Well, they could use a term limit for chancellors. The position is not as powerful as the US president (the term limit is really the most important check to the

Well, they could use a term limit for chancellors. The position is not as powerful as the US president (the term limit is really the most important check to the president's power), and most people will agree that Merkel did at least a decent job during her tenure, but long office terms tend to fossilize the political system.