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Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel was Germany's first female chancellor from 2005 to 2021.
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How do Germans view Angela Merkel's legacy?
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.
Germany's unique relationship with Israel
Germany's unique relationship with Israel
Since Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel, German officials have repeated Germany's solidarity and special responsibility.
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.
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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.
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