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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.

Berlin Bundestag Verabschiedung Hilfspakete für deutsche Wirtschaft

What's in Germany's emergency coronavirus budget? 25.03.2020

Emergency spending measures to counter the coronavirus have cleared the lower house of parliament and are likely to be signed into law by the end of the week. But where is the money going?
Großbritannien London | Coronavirus | Boris Johnson, Premierminister

Coronavirus latest: UK rolls out nationwide lockdown 23.03.2020

The UK has announced strict isolation measures. The IMF says a global recession could be worse than the global financial crisis. Follow DW for the latest.
Deutschland Merkel muss wegen Kontakt zu Corona-Infiziertem in Quarantäne

What happens if Angela Merkel can't work? 23.03.2020

The German chancellor is in quarantine after meeting a doctor who had contracted coronavirus. She is still able to carry out her duties. But should that situation change, plan B kicks into action.
Deutschland PK Coronavirus Angela Merkel Kontaktverbot

Coronavirus latest: Angela Merkel to quarantine after meeting infected doctor 22.03.2020

German authorities have issued a ban on more than two people meeting. Authorities say such a ban makes more sense than locking people in their homes. Follow DW for the latest.
Themenbild Kindesmissbrauch Kinderschutzambulanz

Coronavirus: Fears of domestic violence, child abuse rise 19.03.2020

As German Chancellor Angela Merkel encourages the country to stay indoors, support organizations have voiced fears over increases in child abuse while schools remain closed. Domestic violence is also expected to rise.
Deutschland Berlin | Coronavirus | Ansprache Angela Merkel, Bundeskanzlerin

Opinion: Merkel, the coronavirus revolution and us 19.03.2020

Angela Merkel has described the coronavirus pandemic as the biggest challenge since World War II. And the chancellor is not exaggerating, says DW's Martin Muno.
Deutschland Berlin | Coronavirus | Ansprache Angela Merkel, Bundeskanzlerin

Merkel: Coronavirus is Germany's greatest challenge since World War Two 18.03.2020

In an extraordinarily rare nationwide TV address, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on citizens to do their part in helping to overcome the COVID-19 outbreak. Germany is now one of Europe's hardest-hit states.

Deutschland Berlin | Coronavirus | Ansprache Angela Merkel, Bundeskanzlerin

Coronavirus: Germany shuts down borders, halts public life 18.03.2020

German authorities are turning visitors back at the airports amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Angela Merkel has urged Germans to rise to the challenge of a lifetime in helping to curb the outbreak. Follow DW for the latest.
Symbolbild Pandemie Coronavirus

Opinion: Germany's disappointing lack of leadership on coronavirus 18.03.2020

In comparison with other European countries, Germany has been late to the coronavirus-bashing party. Chancellor Angela Merkel has been slow to show much-needed direction as the crisis grows, says DW's Cristina Burack.
Deutschland | Wenig Betrieb am Flughafen Hamburg

Coronavirus: Germany implements non-EU travel ban 17.03.2020

Chancellor Merkel said she and other EU leaders had agreed on an immediate ban on travel into the bloc, as the COVID-19 virus spreads. The German foreign ministry says it is bringing thousands of stranded citizens home.
Griechenland Auf Schiff festgehaltene Migranten zum griechischen Festland gebracht

EU-Turkey migrant deal still intact, Germany's Merkel says 17.03.2020

The leaders of Germany, Turkey, Britain and France held a video call to try to stop a new EU migration crisis. Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged to keep to an earlier pact that pays Turkey for taking back migrants.
Fussball, Bundesliga | Borussia Mönchengladbach - 1. FC Köln

Inside Europe: Germany's preparations for coronavirus 13.03.2020

Angela Merkel shocked the country this week when she said that 60%-70% of the population would likely be infected by coronavirus. Germans have been watching events unfold in neighboring Italy and asking whether they'll be next. Nik Martin has more on how the country is dealing with the epidemic.

Deuttschland | Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz trifft Bundesregierung

Germany's Angela Merkel calls for people to avoid social contact as coronavirus deaths mount 12.03.2020

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for the cancellation of all unnecessary public events after the coronavirus claimed three more lives in Germany on Thursday. The virus is an 'unfamiliar challenge,' she said.

Geistig und körperlich behinderter Mann bei der Arbeit

Germany set to oust 'stigmatizing' terms around disability from penal code 11.03.2020

Terms like "mentally perverted" and "mentally weak" are still used in the German criminal code to refer to disabled people. German lawmakers are now paving the way to replace them with more inclusive language.
Pressekonferenz zum Coronavirus. Bundeskanzlerin Dr. Angela Merkel (R), der Bundesminister fuer Gesundheit Jens Spahn (M

Coronavirus: Germany's Angela Merkel urges 'solidarity and reason' 11.03.2020

The German chancellor urged understanding and solidarity one day after the government said up to 70% of people in the country could become infected with the coronavirus. Infections in Germany rose by 57 on Wednesday.
Berlin | Deutsch-Griechisches Wirtschaftsforum: Angela Merkel

Germany's Merkel: Turkey's handling of migrant and refugee crisis 'unacceptable' 09.03.2020

The German chancellor has accused Turkey of trying to "solve its problems on the backs of refugees" attempting to enter the EU through Greece. Turkey's Erdogan is in Brussels to discuss the unfolding crisis.
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