 Complete the following phrase:  The reliance on Merkel and her consistent leadership has grown since her first election in 2005. Her reputation as Mutti Merkel or Mother Merkel encompasses the idea that she is a dependable and trustworthy figure. The nickname was first introduced as a patronizing term used by her opponents to characterize her as a nagging mother. Her party and supporters rebranded the name as a term of endearment and honor. Today, her brand of being Mutti encompasses centrist policies with her moral compass guiding her through crises. At times this has meant being a rigid leader, as in the 