The former German chancellor governed in turbulent times: the financial crisis, Russian aggression in Ukraine, Covid and ...

Angela Merkel was elected leader of Germany in 2005, and she held that position until she retired in 2021. She was the first woman to be chancellor and led Germany longer than any ...

In her book, the former German chancellor stubbornly defends decisions that have become increasingly unpopular, alienating ...

Newly appointed German chancellor Angela Merkel takes the oath of office in Berlin on Nov. 22, 2005. (Jockel Finck/AP) If this is an accurate recounting of her personal feelings at the time ...

"In 2005, 2006 [they] were a goal of everyone in Europe, not only a goal of Angela Merkel." Under Mrs Merkel, Germany and its energy-hungry big industries became dependent on Moscow. Germany built ...

Angela Merkel hired no fewer than eight English ... Upon assuming the chancellorship of Germany in 2005, Merkel made history not only as the first female leader of the federal republic but also ...

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