Angela Markel

Angela Merkel is a prominent German politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. She is known for her pragmatic leadership, guiding Germany through economic crises, the European Union's challenges, and refugee issues. Merkel's background as a scientist influenced her evidence-based decision-making style. Her tenure emphasized stability, European unity, and addressing global concerns like climate change and security. Widely respected internationally, she played a key role in shaping European and global policies for over 15 years. Merkel is regarded as one of the world's most influential leaders of her time.