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Angela Dorothea Merkel (German: [aŋˈɡɪːla doʁoˈteːa ˈmɛʁkl̩] ⓘ; née Kasner; born 17 July 1954) is a German retired politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021 and was the first woman to hold that office.
Dec 2, 2021 · BERLIN — In a ceremonial military send-off to mark the end of her 16 years as chancellor, Angela Merkel left Germans with a final message on Thursday: Trust one another.
Jul 19, 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.
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.
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 ...
Dec 8, 2021 · Olaf Scholz, the former vice-chancellor and Social Democrat leader, was sworn in as Germany's new chancellor on 8 December 2021. He leads a coalition of his party, the Greens and the Free Democrats, and faces challenges such as Covid, Russia and climate change.
Dec 7, 2021 · Merkel leaves office with praise from abroad and popularity at home, after managing four major crises and elevating Germany's role in the world. She was a compromise machine in the EU, but also faced challenges and criticism at home and abroad.
