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
party differences want
I want to see everyone contribute to the overall costs of the system, and with their entire earnings. I'm convinced that an objective discussion will reveal that the differences between the parties, which have been greatly exaggerated in some quarters, aren't that significant after all.
money responsibility risk
We can't constantly explain to our voters that taxpayers have to be on the hook for certain risks, rather than those who make a lot of money taking those risks.
europe gdp world
If Europe today accounts for just over 7 per cent of the world’s population, produces around 25 per cent of global GDP and has to finance 50 per cent of global social spending, then it’s obvious that it will have to work very hard to maintain its prosperity and way of life,
europe trying world
I am not an expert in this field but I do try to keep up to date with the Bundesliga. And I do follow World Cups and European Championships more closely.
facts substance constitution
The substance of the constitution is preserved. That is a fact.
currents crisis solve
It will not be possible to solve the current crisis with euro bonds.
philadelphia liberty bells
The Freedom Bell in Berlin is, like the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, a symbol which reminds us that freedom does not come about of itself. It must be struggled for and then defended anew every day of our lives.
ukraine law community
The G7 and former G8 group has always viewed itself as a community of values, the annexation of Crimea, which is a blatant violation of the principles of international law, and the events in eastern Ukraine are serious violations of these common values.
money uprising priorities
Whoever decides to dedicate their life to politics knows that earning money isn't the top priority.
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We stand by the constitution. The pause for reflection is not an excuse for putting it aside,
moment push
We still need to push back that moment where I'd say I'm happy, ... But I'm very satisfied.
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I have just explained my idea of how a constructive period of reflection, one that would send a clear message to the citizens of Europe: You should now what our priorities are. For Germany this means: Unemployment is one of one of our biggest problems.
naturally
We would naturally have wanted a better result,