Cheers to Angela Merkel, says Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg

The head of Nato has spoken of his admiration for German chancellor Angela Merkel — particularly her capacity for drinking white wine.

Jens Stoltenberg told journalists Trine Eilertsen and Harald Stanghelle he has enjoyed drinking sessions with Merkel on several occasions, saying “let’s put it this way: she isn’t the first to leave”.

“She drinks white wine, and I drink beer,” he said.