Angela Merkel Former President-in-Office of the European Council
vs
Theresa May Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
What they've said about each other
On each other
Angela Merkel Pragmatic negotiator (moderate)
Angela Merkel maintained a pragmatic stance toward Theresa May, focusing on orderly Brexit steps while insisting on EU negotiating priorities.
Theresa May Cautious engagement (moderate)
Theresa May sought a working relationship with Angela Merkel while navigating Brexit negotiations where Merkel maintained a firm EU stance.