New Details on Angela Merkel's Resignation

Merkel has indicated before officials that she does not intend to run for the leadership position in the party's domestic elections, expected to be held during December.

But she has stressed that she wants to continue working as German Chancellor, the task she has been practicing since 2005, writes CNN.

This report demonstrates Merkel's weakened power within the party she leads, as well as demonstrates the weakening of her popularity in the country.

Both parties of the ruling coalition, The CDU and SPD have suffered major losses during the recent regional elections.

Merkel has acknowledged that voters had lost confidence in the government and that it was her duty to restore citizens' trust.

I'm going to work in that direction with the strength of”, Merckle said.

Both ruling coalition parties have weakened popular support since the 2015 refugee crisis. These parties have been sharply criticised by German public opinion for the worst management of refugee flow.