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Angela Dorothea Merkel (German: [aŋˈɡɪːla 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 22, 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.
Apr 2, 2014 · Angela Dorothea Kasner, better known as Angela Merkel, was born in Hamburg, West Germany, on July 17, 1954. Trained as a physicist, Merkel entered politics after the 1989 fall of the Berlin...
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.
Sep 18, 2021 · As one of the world's most influential leaders, Angela Merkel has helped to determine the course of European and global politics.
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.
