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Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel, born July 17, 1954, has been the chancellor of Germany since 2005 and leader of the Christian Democrat party, CDU, since 2000.

She has secured a fouth term as chancellor of Germany. Find out more about the world's most powerful woman by consulting recent DW content relating to Angela Merkel, displayed below.

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Vladimir Putin dances, raises eyebrows at Austrian minister's wedding 18.08.2018

Austria's Foreign Minister came under fire from political opponents for inviting the Russian leader to her wedding. Critics said the move undermined the EU at a time when Austria holds the bloc's rotating presidency.
Kofi Annan und Angela Merkel

World leaders mourn Kofi Annan's death 18.08.2018

Angela Merkel said Annan inspired her with his ideas, firm convictions and charisma, while former US president Barack Obama spoke of Annan's wisdom and courage. Flags are set to fly at half-mast in Annan's native Ghana.
Russland Sotschi - Vladimir Putin und Angela Merkel

War and fuel: Angela Merkel's headaches in Russia talks 18.08.2018

Vladimir Putin is coming to Germany on Saturday to discuss Syria, Ukraine and the Nord Stream 2 pipeline with Angela Merkel. But what can the two long-serving leaders hope to say that they haven't said before?
Russland - CDU-Vorsitzende Merkel bei russischem Präsidenten Putin in Moskau 2002

Vladimir Putin and Angela Merkel: Through good times and bad 18.08.2018

He has been ruling Russia since 2000. She has been ruling Germany since 2005. The relationship between Germany's Angela Merkel and Russia's Vladimir Putin has gone through some tough times. And it all started so nicely…
Malta Schiff Aquarius kommt in Valletta an

Germany, France call for 'European solution' to migration 17.08.2018

Germany's Angela Merkel and France's Emmanuel Macron stressed the need for a "coordinated European solution" to migrant arrivals from the Mediterranean. They also voiced concern for the humanitarian situation in Syria.
Rückführung der Flüchtlinge in die Türkei

Germany and Greece seal migrant return deal 17.08.2018

The German Interior Ministry has announced it has reached a deal that will allow it to return asylum-seekers to Greece. Chancellor Angela Merkel and Spain's Pedro Sanchez agreed to a similar compromise last week.
Verhältnis Deutschland Türkei

Turkey's economic woes reveal complicated Germany ties 16.08.2018

Recent diplomatic tension and harsh rhetoric have pushed Germany and Turkey apart, but the relationship is not completely shattered. On economic issues in particular, the two countries share common goals.
Deutschland Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel

Germany's Angela Merkel confronts far-right critics in AfD country 16.08.2018

Angela Merkel has just returned from her summer holidays and she's already braving enemy territory. DW followed her to Dresden, a stronghold for far-right populists who have no affinity for the German chancellor.
Dürre im Niger

Opinion: Niger and Germany – a questionable friendship 15.08.2018

In its efforts to staunch the flow of migrants from Africa, Germany sees Niger as a key partner. But it risks supporting a president who is becoming increasingly authoritarian, warns DW's Thomas Mösch.
Türkei Geldwechsel in Istanbul

Angela Merkel urges Turkey to keep hands off central bank 13.08.2018

It is in Germany's interest for Turkey to be "economically prosperous," said Chancellor Angela Merkel. But she warned this couldn't be at the expense of state interventions, as the Turkish lira continues to drop.
Russland Wladimir Putin & Angela Merkel in Sotschi

From refugees to Russia: Angela Merkel's foreign policy problems 13.08.2018

The German chancellor's return to work has come with a number of foreign policy challenges. Migration has dominated her agenda of late, while disagreements over Ukraine and Syria continue to fuel tension with Russia.
Merkel trifft Spaniens Premier Pedro Sanchez

What you need to know: The German-Spanish migrant deal 13.08.2018

Berlin and Madrid are demonstrating unity with a joint agreement on returning migrants from Germany to Spain. Now Germany wants to seal similar deals with other countries. But what exactly does it involve?
England, London: Diskuswerferin: Claudine Vita

European Championships: A great success 12.08.2018

Plenty of spectators, lots of media coverage and a good atmosphere. The new multi-city, multi-sport European Championships has reached its goals, but there's always room for improvement.
Kombobild Arthur Abele Christina Schwanitz

European Championships: Angela Merkel draws athletes' ire for no-show 12.08.2018

Several athletes have criticized Angela Merkel's absence from the athletics championships in Berlin. They accuse the German chancellor, who was at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, of giving special treatment to soccer.
Merkel trifft Spaniens Premier Pedro Sanchez

Angela Merkel in Spain for talks on refugees, migrants 11.08.2018

Speaking alongside Spain's new prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, German Chancellor Angela Merkel advocated a "fair distribution" of migrants across the EU. She also spoke out against racism.
Deutschland - Schleusungen an der Grenze - Kontrolle

Opinion: Germany-Spain migrant deal lacks substance 11.08.2018

The German government hopes its migrant return agreement with Spain, which comes into force this weekend, will just be the beginning. Unfortunately, there's little substance to the deal, says DW's Rupert Wiederwald.
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