Angela Merkel
= Angela Merkel
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Angela Merkel is a German politician who served as the Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. She is a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), a center-right political party in Germany. Merkel was the first woman to hold the position of Chancellor in Germany and was one of the world's most powerful women during her time in office. Merkel is known for her pragmatic and cautious approach to governance.