Merkel: I know I have to worry about my health.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said today that she should take care of her health after being shaken on three occasions during public events.

You can see that I am aware of the responsibility of my work. I act responsibly when my health is in question”, Merkel told reporters when she was asked about her health at a press conference with Danish Prime Minister Meta Fredericsen.

I am personally interested in being well and worried about my health”, said the Chancellor, who will celebrate the 65th birthday next week, joking that every birthday reminds her that she is older.