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Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel was Germany's first female chancellor, in office from 2005 to 2021, and leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union from 2000 to 2018.

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December 5, 2024

Merkel's book is the most successful of 2024

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Germany's history of confidence votes in parliament

Germany's history of confidence votes in parliament

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is seeking a vote of confidence. Can this work as a path to restore political stability?
PoliticsDecember 11, 2024
Angela Merkel before giving her testimony

Merkel addresses Bundestag Afghanistan inquiry

Merkel addresses Bundestag Afghanistan inquiry

Angela Merkel was chancellor when Germany pulled troops out of Afghanistan and the Taliban conquered Kabul in 2021.
PoliticsDecember 5, 2024
USA Washington 2024 | Obama and Merkel

Angela Merkel reunites with Barack Obama for US book launch

Angela Merkel reunites with Barack Obama for US book launch

At the launch of Merkel's memoirs, the former heads of state discussed the global issues they dealt with while in power.
PoliticsDecember 3, 202402:05 min
Angela Merkel Memoir | Freedom

What do Americans think about Angela Merkel's memoir?

What do Americans think about Angela Merkel's memoir?

DW spoke with customers at one bookstore in Washington about how they remember the former German chancellor.
PoliticsDecember 2, 202402:40 min
Angela Merkel and Barack Obama in a Berlin restaurant in 2023

Barack Obama to present Merkel's book 'Freedom' in the US

Barack Obama to present Merkel's book 'Freedom' in the US

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former US President Barack Obama were allies in office. But not from day one.
PoliticsDecember 1, 2024
Angela Merkel at her book launch in Berlin

Merkel defends controversial decisions at book launch

Merkel defends controversial decisions at book launch

Germany's ex-chancellor backed her record on refugees, Russia and the economy as she presented her new memoir.
PoliticsNovember 26, 2024
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In the spotlight

Angela Merkel's hands held in front of her stomach, thumbs and fingertips touching to form a diamond shape

How do Germans view Angela Merkel's legacy?

A majority of respondents to a YouGov poll say the country is worse off today than when Merkel was in office.
PoliticsJuly 17, 2024
Brandenburg Gate illuminated with Israeli flag on October 7, 2023

Germany's unique relationship with Israel

Since Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel, German officials have repeated Germany's solidarity and special responsibility.
PoliticsOctober 15, 2023
Olaf Scholz and Li Qiang putting earpieces into their ears, standing in front of their national flags

Germany's new China strategy: Critical but not decoupling

The divisions are widening between Germany and China, but Berlin does not want to hamper its own economic interests.
PoliticsJuly 14, 2023
Deutschland Plenarsaal des Bundestages wird umgebaut

Why the chairs in German parliament are 'Reichstag blue'

What do a soothing color, Merkel's blazer and Annalena Baerbock's choice of trouser suit say about German politics?
CultureDecember 8, 2021
Angela Merkel holding a bunch of flowers, smiling

What will the future hold for Angela Merkel?

The outgoing chancellor will leave office next months, after 16 years in power.
PoliticsDecember 2, 2021
Angela Merkel holds flowers, smiling.

Angela Merkel's farewell music surprise

Angela Merkel chooses a track by punk legend Nina Hagen for her military ceremony farewell.
CultureNovember 30, 2021
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