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Angela Merkel
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Angela Merkel was Germany's first female chancellor from 2005 to 2021.
Skip next section Reports & Analysis
Reports & Analysis
Germany's new China strategy: Critical but not decoupling
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.
German-Israeli relations: 'A permanent responsibility'
German-Israeli relations: 'A permanent responsibility'
After Israel was founded in 1948, Germany soon became a diplomatic partner. Relations have not always been easy.
Germany debates Angela Merkel's legacy
Germany debates Angela Merkel's legacy
Germany's former chancellor is awarded the country's highest Order of Merit. It's an opportunity to evaluate her legacy.
Politics and Carnival: Friedrich Merz on the defensive
Politics and Carnival: Friedrich Merz on the defensive
The leader of Germany's largest opposition party is not amused by jokes made about him in a Carnival speech.
Angela Merkel receives UNESCO Peace Prize in Ivory Coast
Angela Merkel receives UNESCO Peace Prize in Ivory Coast
For her 'open door' refugee policy, the former German chancellor was awarded the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Prize.
Angela Merkel's party struggles with her legacy
Angela Merkel's party struggles with her legacy
Germany's largest opposition party has seen its fortunes rise again lately. But what is its plan to return to power?
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Skip next section In the spotlight
In the spotlight
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?
What will the future hold for Angela Merkel?
The outgoing chancellor will leave office next months, after 16 years in power.
Angela Merkel's farewell music surprise
Angela Merkel chooses a track by punk legend Nina Hagen for her military ceremony farewell.
Where now for the post-Merkel CDU?
Three candidates are in the running to take over as the next leader of the CDU. But what are their chances?
30 years of Merkel portraits
Now a book, Herlinde Koelbl's series of portraits follow Merkel's years as Germany's first female chancellor.
Angela Merkel discusses climate and legacy in DW interview
Chancellor Angela Merkel reflected on climate change, refugee policy and the pandemic in an exclusive DW interview.
Skip next section Opinion
Opinion
Merkel, an ex-chancellor from a different era
Jens Thurau
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Merkel fails to show self-criticism over Russia policy
Anja Brockmann
Commentary
Merkel's political style remains
Rosalia Romaniec
Commentary
Germany has come to grips with COVID at last
Marcel Fürstenau
Commentary
New German government must focus on central Europe
Ivan Krastev
Commentary
Angela Merkel has left the CDU in tatters
Rob Mudge
Commentary
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