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Sep 1, 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.
Apr 2, 2014 · Angela Merkel is Germany’s first female chancellor and a pivotal figure in the European Union. Learn more at Biography.com.
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.
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 · The first chancellor of modern Germany to leave office rather than be voted out either by lawmakers or the public, Ms. Merkel is walking out of the chancellery as her country’s most popular...
Angela Merkel has been chancellor since 2005. Simple guide to German election ending Merkel era. Who are the rivals to lead Germany after Merkel? EU's queen with a tarnished crown. As glass...
Dec 8, 2021 · Olaf Scholz has been been sworn in as Germany's new chancellor, formally taking power after Angela Merkel's historic 16 years as leader. He promised he would do all he could to work towards a...
Sep 13, 2021 · After a decade and a half, the era of German Chancellor Angela Merkel is coming to an end. Having chosen not to run in national elections this month, she will become the country’s first...
Dec 7, 2021 · Merkel, a former scientist who grew up in communist East Germany, is bowing out about a week short of the record for longevity held by her one-time mentor, Helmut Kohl, who reunited Germany...
Apr 17, 2023 · Former Chancellor Angela Merkel has been decorated with Germany’s highest possible honor in recognition of her near-record 16 years at the helm of the country. Germany's president on Monday bestowed the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit for special achievement on the four-term chancellor.