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Angela Dorothea Merkel (German: [aŋˈɡeːla doʁoˈteːa ˈmɛʁkl̩] ⓘ; née Kasner; born 17 July 1954) is a retired German politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021 and was the first woman to hold that office.
Jun 11, 2024 · Angela Merkel (born July 17, 1954, Hamburg, West Germany) is a German politician who served as chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. She was the first woman to hold that office and the second longest-serving chancellor in German history.
- Merkel finished (1973) high school in Templin, East Germany, and received (1978) a bachelor’s degree in physics at Karl Marx University (now the Un...
- During her time as the first female chancellor of Germany, Merkel was a leading figure in European politics, championing austerity as the path to r...
- When hundreds of thousands of migrants fleeing conflicts in Syria, Afghanistan, and elsewhere flocked to the European Union, Merkel advocated for t...
Von April 2000 bis Dezember 2018 war sie Bundesvorsitzende der CDU. Nach dem knappen Sieg der Unionsparteien bei der vorgezogenen Bundestagswahl 2005 löste Merkel Gerhard Schröder (SPD) als Bundeskanzler ab. Als Regierungschefin führte sie zunächst bis 2009 eine große Koalition mit der SPD ( Kabinett Merkel I ).
May 28, 2019 · How did the German chancellor rise to prominence and influence the world? Former colleagues, diplomats, and journalists share their insights on her biography, values, and challenges.
Sep 24, 2021 · How did a poor girl from communist East Germany become the leader of a unified Germany and a dominant figure in European politics? This article traces her life journey, from her childhood fears to her pragmatic rise to power.
Dec 2, 2021 · With a parade of torch-bearing soldiers and a 1970s hit from the Communist East, Germany’s Angela Merkel bid farewell as chancellor. She leaves office next week.
Dec 8, 2021 · Here’s what we know: Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his new cabinet were sworn in, beginning a new chapter for Europe’s largest democracy. Angela Merkel wished him well and called the ...
