Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel
Angela Dorothea Merkelis a German stateswoman and former research scientist. Merkel has been the Chancellor of Germany since 2005, and the leader of the Christian Democratic Unionsince 2000...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth17 July 1954
CityHamburg, Germany
CountryGermany
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It will not be possible to solve the current crisis with euro bonds.
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Today's Russia is not to be compared with the Soviet Union of back then.
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The substance of the constitution is preserved. That is a fact.
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The question is not whether we are able to change but whether we are changing fats enough.
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This is the starting point for a journey together with a partner we have been locked in a deep struggle with for 40 years.
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As economic policy advisor to a new German government and head of a council for growth and innovation, (von Pierer) will bring with him huge expertise and vast experience.
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This is not about ritual, it about a deep conviction that a strong relationship between Germany and France is both necessary and beneficial to Europe,
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Of course we hoped for a better result, ... we're the strongest political power in the country.
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It is not just meeting the ... criteria - this is a question of justice for the future, ... For me it is a question of destiny.
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The capacity of the European Union to integrate would be overstretched if Turkey were offered full membership. We want friendly relations with Turkey but, mainly, we want honest relations.
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The campaign is over and now the point is to form a stable government. We, the Christian Democratic alliance (CDU/CSU), have been given the mandate as strongest parties,
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