Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel is a German politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), she was the first female chancellor and a dominant figure in European politics during her tenure. Merkel's pragmatic leadership and steady hand guided Germany and the European Union through numerous crises, including the global financial crisis and the ... moreEuropean migrant crisis. Her chancellorship is marked by a commitment to multilateralism and a significant role in shaping international policy. less