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Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel was Germany's first female chancellor from 2005 to 2021.
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Afghanistan: Final German evacuation flight leaves Kabul
The last A400M military transport aircraft took off from Kabul five days before an August 31 deadline.
German federal culture policy to get poll test
Monika Grütters is the all-powerful head of culture policy in Germany. The election could shift the balance of power.
Merkel is letting herself off too lightly on Afghanistan
Marcel Fürstenau
The chancellor has tried to justify Germany's Afghanistan policy. She asked many questions but provided no answers.
Why aren't more women in politics?
Women remain underrepresented in the Bundestag — and German politics, in general. Why is that?
Merkel: Kabul evacuations will 'end in a few days'
Germany will continue to support Afghans after the August 31 deadline, and not "shy away" from talks with the Taliban.
Germany: Merkel's bloc falls behind center-left SPD
It’s the first time in 15 years that the center-left party has led the race. A general election is due next month.
Merkel leaves Ukraine with a difficult legacy
Roman Goncharenko
While Russia can be satisfied with Angela Merkel's Eastern policy, Ukraine has good reason to be disappointed.
Berlin plans to expand chancellery
Why might Germans be opposed to their leader's seat of power looking too grand?
Nord Stream 2 a 'dangerous geopolitical weapon'
Germany's chancellor has met her Ukrainian counterpart as completion of the controversial gas pipeline hits relations.
Germany: Merkel's CDU and Social Democrats level in polls
Support for the center-left and center-right parties in the run up to September's election has leveled out.
Merkel's fruitless Moscow trip
Andrey Gurkov
Maintaining dialogue is no longer meaningful. Germany needs a new plan for dealing with Russia, says DW's Andrey Gurkov
Germany's Afghanistan debacle
Marcel Fürstenau
Facing the shambles of its Afghanistan policy, Germany's government has been acting shamefully, writes Marcel Fürstenau.
Merkel asks Russia to pressure Taliban on evacuations
The German chancellor urged Russia to communicate with the Taliban the importance of evacuating civilians from Kabul.
German president laments Afghanistan's 'human tragedy'
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called scenes of desperate civilians at Kabul airport "shameful" for the West.
Merkel slams Belarus over refugees
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has accused Belarus of using refugees to "undermine security."
Joe Biden defends US pullout as Taliban take control
A day after Taliban fighters entered the presidential palace in Kabul, world powers are still in shock.
Afghanistan takeover sparks concern from NATO allies
The US withdrawal and rapid deterioration of the security situation in Afghanistan has prompted criticism.
German leaders agree on €30 billion for flood-hit regions
Regional and federal leaders have agreed to share the costs of rebuilding after July's devastating floods.
Chancellor candidate Laschet admits to plagiarism 'mistakes'
Armin Laschet is the second major chancellor candidate to be accused of copying someone else's work.
Women lead at the Bayreuth Festival
Singer Asmik Grigorian and conductor Oksana Lyniv electrified the audience in the staging of "The Flying Dutchman."
The history of Nord Stream
The Nord Stream pipeline between Russia and Germany has caused much trans-Atlantic strife in its two-decade history.
Merkel, the would-be 'climate chancellor'
Merkel's legacy regarding climate policy is a mixed one.
German politicians and the balancing act amid crisis
As Germany reels from the floods, political experts doubt there will be a long-term effect on the upcoming elections.
Nord Stream 2 — Angela Merkel’s damaging legacy
Frank Hofmann
Berlin's pipeline policy with Russia is an indictment of German foreign policy and has divided the West.
Merkel: 'It was a pleasure'
Many of the questions at the chancellor's final summer press conference looked back at her 16 years in office.
Merkel urges citizens to get vaccinated
Merkel has warned that coronavirus restrictions may come back, and also urged "patience" following devastating floods.
The deadly floods are Germany's moment of truth
Anja Brockmann
The flood disaster in Germany is also a wake-up call for climate policy.
Germany, US strike Nord Stream 2 deal
The pipeline has long been opposed by Washington, but Chancellor Angela Merkel has refused to halt its construction.
How do the German chancellor candidates vote?
One of three candidates could succeed Merkel as Germany’s chancellor. DW analyzed how they talk and vote in parliament.
Merkel visits hard-hit North Rhine-Westphalia
Merkel has pledged financial assistance as the death toll from last week's floods continues to rise.
Germany ponders lessons from deadly floods — as it happened
As Germany mourns, the cleanup operation goes on. The situation remains tense in some areas. Follow DW for more.
Germany promises massive aid for flood victims
The German government is planning an emergency aid package to deal with the destruction left behind.
German floods and political moments
Germany has seen multiple floods in recent decades, with top politicians' visits often marking key historical moments.
Germany needs better climate policy, Merkel says
Chancellor Angela Merkel has said Germany will "stand up to this force of nature." Follow DW for the latest.
Germany: Flood rescue efforts ramp up as destruction spreads
Rescue operations have continued across the region in western Germany hit by devastating flooding.
Angela Merkel meets Joe Biden — as it happened
Chancellor Angela Merkel is in the US for probably the last time before leaving office, amid severe flooding back home.
Merkel arrives in the US for farewell visit as chancellor
The visit by outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel comes as US-German relations seem on the up, but tensions remain.
George W. Bush on Angela Merkel
Former US President G.W. Bush reflects on Chancellor Merkel's legacy and other global issues. Watch the DW exclusive.
Bush: Angela Merkel 'is not afraid to lead'
Former US President George W. Bush spoke with DW about his relationship with outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
George W. Bush reflects on Merkel - Interview (E09)
America's 43rd President invited DW to his family's summer house in Maine to talk about "his friend" Angela Merkel.
Angela Merkel meets Joe Biden: The message is harmony
Both leaders are keen to bolster ties between their countries. But there are also points of contention.
COVID: Germany's Maas hints at vaccine patent talks
The US has backed patent waivers for coronavirus shots, something Germany has so far opposed.
Merkel stresses COVID vaccine is key, but voluntary
The chancellor said vaccines save loved ones from illness and education will raise vaccination rates not mandates.
Merkel reassures Ukraine on gas transit after Nord Stream 2
The German Chancellor promised to support Ukraine amid concerns over the gas pipeline between Russia and Germany.
Kyiv hopes for more as Zelenskyy meets Merkel
Ukraine's frustration is evident ahead of what will probably be a last meeting between Merkel and its leader, Zelenskyy.
Is that....? Andreas Mühe's photos of Angela Merkel
A selection is on display at a show in Dresden – but is it really always Merkel we see in the photos?
Sri Mulyani: A reformer working for Indonesia's women
In a DW interview, the Indonesian Finance Minister tells how she became one of the most powerful women in SE Asia.
Angela Merkel — reality and fiction
Some of these images are real, some are staged — photos of German Chancellor Angela Merkel challenge our perceptions.
Merkel promises continued support for Niger
The chancellor welcomed President Bazoum to Berlin, praising Niger's progress and underscoring the challenges it faces
German unity: Eastern states still trail the west
The economic gap between Germany's eastern and western states have fallen to 18%, according to a government study.
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