Former Chancellor of Germany
Born: July 17, 1954
Angela Merkel, born on July 17, 1954, is a German politician who served as the Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. She is widely regarded as one of the world’s most influential and powerful women in politics. Merkel was born in Hamburg, West Germany, and grew up in the former German Democratic Republic (East Germany).
Merkel’s political career began in 1989 when she joined the newly formed Democratic Awakening party, which later merged with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) after the fall of the Berlin Wall. She quickly rose through the ranks and became the CDU’s General Secretary in 1998. In 2000, she was elected as the party’s leader, making her the first woman to hold that position.
Merkel’s leadership style was characterized by pragmatism and a cautious approach to policy-making. During her time as Chancellor, she focused on economic reforms, fiscal responsibility, and strengthening Germany’s international role. She played a key role in managing the European financial crisis and was a prominent advocate for European integration.
Merkel’s tenure as Chancellor was marked by her steady leadership and commitment to democratic values. She faced numerous challenges, including the refugee crisis, the rise of populism, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout her career, Merkel was known for her analytical thinking, calm demeanor, and ability to navigate complex political landscapes.
In 2018, Merkel announced that she would not seek re-election as Chancellor and stepped down in 2021, making her one of the longest-serving leaders in modern German history. Her impact on German and European politics is profound, and she remains a respected figure both domestically and internationally.
Angela Merkel’s 5 most popular quotes
- The heart and soul of Europe is tolerance. It has taken us centuries to understand this. We have persecuted and annihilated one another. We have laid our own country to waste … The worst period of hatred, devastation, and destruction happened not even a generation ago. It was done in the name of my people.
- There is one red line that we should not cross. It is a commitment to human rights, the respect of the dignity of the human being. There should be no compromises.
- Fear has never been a good adviser, neither in our personal lives nor in our society. Cultures and societies that are shaped by fear, will without doubt not get a grip on the future.
- No one knew how the Cold War would end at the time, but it did end. This is within our living experience … I’m surprised at how fainthearted we sometimes are, and how quickly we lose courage.
- I am regarded as a permanent delayer sometimes, but I think it is essential and extremely important to take people along and really listen to them in political talks.
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