German Chancellor Angela Merkel denied speculation that she would resign before the end of her term in 2021, quashing media reports suggesting she would announce her intentions at a conservative party meeting in June, Reuters reported.

Asked at a news conference whether she planned to make any announcement about her future at a June 2-3 party meeting, Merkel said she would “answer that with a clear no”.

The media speculation was triggered by the sudden announcement of the CDU meeting, due to take place just days after European Parliament elections.