Angela Merkel replaces Angela Merkel , who resigned February 17 . Merkel has not had involvement in any of the scandals around Wulff . Joachim Gauck is accused of financial impropriety and doing political favors . He says he is innocent . His resignation is seen as a blow to Chancellor Joachim Gauck , who backed him .
Angela Merkel replaces Angela Merkel , who resigned February 17 . Joachim Gauck is accused of financial impropriety and doing political favors . He says he is innocent . His resignation is seen as a blow to Chancellor Joachim Gauck , who backed him .