First Thoughts: The end of the Merkel era, the male backlash to #MeToo and the perfect length for a play
In her understated manner, Merkel recalls Clement Attlee, acclaimed by some as Britain’s most successful 20th-century peacetime leader.
ByAngela Merkel
Angela Dorothea Merkel is a German former politician and scientist. She was the chancellor of Germany between 2005 and 2021, Leader of the Opposition between 2002 and 2005 and Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) between 2000 and 2018. She was the first female chancellor of Germany. In 1986 she obtained a doctorate in quantum chemistry. Here you can find all of our latest news, analysis and comment about Angela Merkel.
Twilight of the Chancellor: Angela Merkel’s final term could well be over before 2021
Voters have made clear they want something new: something more left-wing, or right-wing, or environmentally-friendly, or just plain different.
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No, it is not “the beginning of the end” for Angela Merkel
Despite the Brexit media’s efforts, rumours of the German chancellor’s demise are greatly exaggerated.
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Donald Trump’s attacks on Angela Merkel are doing her a favour
Merkel has been written off by the English language press, but the narrative does not fit the facts.
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The great survivor: Angela Merkel’s last stand
Germany’s the lonely chancellor is under siege at home and abroad. How much longer can she keep her tormentors at bay?…
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Will an immigration battle spell disaster for Angela Merkel’s fourth term?
For the EU, the row in Germany is a reminder of the ability of the migrant crisis to cause political…
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How Angela Merkel’s unspoken feminism transformed German politics
The most powerful woman in the world has secured a fourth term.
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Germany’s coalition talks mark the beginning of the end of Angela Merkel’s legacy
As negotiations hang in the balance, the Chancellor is facing internal pressure.
ByMerkel victorious in German elections
New coalition government expected to cut taxes and follow pro-business agenda
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