Merkel hesitates over handshake with EU’s Ursula von der Leyen

Angela Merkel, the outgoing chancellor of Germany, seemed wary of offering her hand for a full handshake with the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen at a Brussels summit. Von der Leyen instead grasped Merkel’s hand by way of greeting, at what could be her compatriot’s final EU summit as chancellor Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► ‘You are a monument’: EU leaders hail Angela Merkel at ‘final’ summit ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► https://instagram/guardian