 Views both domestic and abroad have often been divisive and critical however, particularly of her migrant policies and attitude towards NATO contributions.On 29 October 2018, Merkel announced that she would not seek reelection as leader of CDU at their party conference in December 2018, but intended to remain as chancellor until 2021, when the next German federal election, at the latest, is to be held.She stated that she does not plan to seek any political office after this.