Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel served as the Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021, leading the country through various crises, including the Eurozone crisis and the refugee crisis. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Merkel is known for her pragmatic and cautious leadership style, which has earned her significant respect both domestically and internationally. Following her retirement from politics, she remains an influential voice in German and European politics.
Born on Jul 08, 1954 (70 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 30 | 5.13 | 2.13% | +30% | 8,654,622 | 240,064 | $700,000 | 19,417$ |
| Russia | 24 | 5.88 | 0.54% | +30% | 144,104,080 | 1,014,909 | $1,500,000 | 10,564$ |
| Italy | 20 | 5.50 | 0.64% | +40% | 60,461,826 | 545,931 | $2,000,000 | 18,059$ |
| United Kingdom | 16 | 5.94 | 0.43% | +40% | 67,886,011 | 413,107 | $2,700,000 | 16,430$ |
| Germany | 16 | 6.31 | 0.77% | +40% | 83,783,942 | 901,422 | $3,845,000 | 41,368$ |
| Bulgaria | 16 | 4.81 | 1.30% | +10% | 6,948,445 | 99,668 | $69,000 | 990$ |
| Spain | 15 | 5.07 | 0.55% | +40% | 46,754,778 | 359,916 | $1,400,000 | 10,777$ |
| Croatia | 15 | 5.27 | 0.49% | +20% | 4,105,267 | 24,141 | $68,000 | 400$ |
| Greece | 13 | 4.54 | 0.53% | +30% | 10,423,054 | 72,370 | $190,000 | 1,319$ |
| Hungary | 12 | 5.08 | 0.46% | +20% | 9,660,351 | 53,503 | $160,000 | 886$ |
| Liechtenstein | 12 | 4.67 | 0.44% | +10% | 38,137 | 187 | $6,900 | 34$ |
| Romania | 9 | 5.00 | 0.36% | +30% | 19,237,691 | 89,531 | $250,000 | 1,163$ |
| United States | 8 | 5.00 | 0.15% | +30% | 331,002,651 | 636,308 | $21,000,000 | 40,370$ |
| Ireland | 7 | 5.14 | 0.33% | +20% | 5,030,000 | 20,082 | $5,100 | 20$ |
| Brazil | 7 | 6.71 | 0.38% | +10% | 211,049,527 | 872,293 | $1,500,000 | 6,200$ |
| Slovakia | 7 | 6.14 | 0.29% | +10% | 5,459,642 | 17,568 | $110,000 | 354$ |
| Serbia | 7 | 5.14 | 0.22% | +10% | 8,737,371 | 20,816 | $55,000 | 131$ |
| Peru | 5 | 5.00 | 0.19% | +20% | 32,971,846 | 75,192 | $230,000 | 525$ |
| Japan | 5 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 126,476,461 | 108,545 | $5,000,000 | 4,291$ |
| Australia | 5 | 4.00 | 0.29% | +20% | 25,499,884 | 89,947 | $1,380,000 | 4,868$ |
| Venezuela | 5 | 6.60 | 0.32% | +10% | 28,435,943 | 99,935 | $48,000 | 169$ |
| Israel | 5 | 4.60 | 0.24% | +10% | 9,216,900 | 24,513 | $400,000 | 1,064$ |
| Honduras | 4 | 4.25 | 0.25% | +10% | 9,904,608 | 27,582 | $25,000 | 70$ |
| Argentina | 4 | 5.25 | 0.17% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 76,280 | $450,000 | 759$ |
| France | 4 | 6.50 | 0.20% | +20% | 65,273,511 | 155,336 | $2,700,000 | 6,425$ |
| Sweden | 4 | 5.50 | 0.17% | +20% | 10,099,265 | 20,734 | $530,000 | 1,088$ |
| Canada | 4 | 5.75 | 0.17% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 71,708 | $1,700,000 | 3,208$ |
| Montenegro | 4 | 5.75 | 0.19% | +10% | 628,066 | 1,334 | $5,500 | 12$ |
| Pakistan | 4 | 5.50 | 0.13% | +10% | 220,892,331 | 318,143 | $280,000 | 403$ |
| Kenya | 4 | 5.00 | 0.35% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 207,175 | $106,000 | 408$ |
| Mexico | 3 | 7.00 | 0.18% | +10% | 128,932,753 | 253,714 | $1,200,000 | 2,361$ |
| Uruguay | 3 | 5.00 | 0.20% | +10% | 3,473,730 | 7,617 | $54,000 | 118$ |
| Portugal | 3 | 6.67 | 0.18% | +10% | 10,196,709 | 19,829 | $240,000 | 467$ |
| Lithuania | 3 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 2,722,289 | 2,934 | $54,000 | 58$ |
| North Macedonia | 3 | 4.33 | 0.47% | +10% | 2,083,374 | 10,726 | $12,800 | 66$ |
| Finland | 2 | 3.50 | 0.30% | +10% | 5,540,718 | 18,358 | $272,000 | 901$ |
| Guyana | 2 | 5.50 | 0.25% | +10% | 786,552 | 2,185 | $6,000 | 17$ |
| Turkey | 2 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 84,339,067 | 61,561 | $720,000 | 526$ |
| Denmark | 2 | 4.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 6,133 | $350,000 | 371$ |
| Norway | 2 | 5.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 7,503 | $403,000 | 558$ |
| Estonia | 2 | 7.50 | 0.06% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 783 | $31,000 | 18$ |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 3,280,815 | 2,622 | $19,000 | 15$ |
| Vietnam | 2 | 5.50 | 0.09% | +10% | 97,338,583 | 100,822 | $340,000 | 352$ |
| Belarus | 2 | 5.50 | 0.17% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 15,723 | $60,000 | 100$ |
| Slovenia | 2 | 7.00 | 0.19% | +10% | 2,078,938 | 4,428 | $56,000 | 119$ |
| Indonesia | 2 | 6.50 | 0.22% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 611,226 | $1,119,000 | 2,501$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 21,533 | $350,000 | 148$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 7,741 | $370,000 | 382$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,288 | $82,000 | 56$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 3,510 | $38,000 | 19$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 7,668 | $108,000 | 47$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 8,314 | $40,000 | 28$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 16,216 | $155,000 | 57$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 625,978 | 726 | $73,000 | 85$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 10,742 | $180,000 | 103$ |
| Andorra | 1 | 9.00 | 0.48% | +0% | 77,265 | 373 | $3,000 | 14$ |
| Iran | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 27,895 | $610,000 | 203$ |
| Egypt | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 26,866 | $303,000 | 80$ |
| Totals | 340 | 2,688,283,802 | 7,928,276 | $55,662,300 | 201,542$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Italy:
Angela Merkel is praised by Giuseppe Conte for her leadership and vision in international relations.
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United Kingdom:
Merkel, the understated quantum chemist from the former communist east, and Merz, the overtly assured lawyer from the west, never much saw eye-to-eye.
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Italy:
Merkel is mentioned as a once-lauded figure whose leadership is now criticized in the context of European governance.
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Slovenia:
Angela Merkel is a former German chancellor who enjoyed a dessert prepared by Tomaž Kavčič.
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Denmark:
Angela Merkel was mentioned as a victim of secret surveillance by the U.S.
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Germany:
Angela Merkel praised Bernhard Vogel on his 75th birthday, highlighting his 'historical uniqueness' in German politics.
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Spain:
Angela Merkel is admired for her intelligence and geopolitical leadership over decades.
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Italy:
Angela Merkel did not block the Nord Stream 2 project.
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United Kingdom:
Angela Merkel introduced a 'debt brake' in 2009 to limit borrowing.
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Russia:
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel was mentioned in the context of a ceasefire agreement with Zelensky.
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