Germany’s first female chancellor served for 16 years from 2005 to 2021 Fact checked by Michael Rosenston Reviewed by Samantha Silberstein Angela Merkel (born Angela Dorothea Kasner on July 17 ...

Angela Dorothea Merkel became Chancellor in 2005, after serving as leader of the opposition from 2002 to 2005. She was chairwoman of the Christian Democratic Union between 2000 and 2018.

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 ...