Angela Merkel
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Chancellor, Germany
- Age: 59
- Residence: Berlin, Germany
- Country of Citizenship: Germany
- Education: Master of Science, Leipzig University; Doctorate, Leipzig University
- Marital Status: Married
Profile
The world's most powerful woman is the backbone of the 27-member
European Union and carries the fate of the euro on her shoulders. Fresh
off a commanding reelection in September 2013, she has served as
Chancellor of Germany since 2005; the first woman in the position.
Merkel has earned the top spot on the FORBES list of Most Powerful Women
In The World for eight of the past 10 years.