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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 22 | 5.50 | 1.43% | +170% | 8,654,622 | 334,908 | $700,000 | 27,088$ |
| Germany | 14 | 4.71 | 0.79% | +170% | 83,783,942 | 1,789,284 | $3,845,000 | 82,114$ |
| Russia | 8 | 6.25 | 0.43% | +30% | 144,104,080 | 802,722 | $1,500,000 | 8,356$ |
| Greece | 6 | 6.50 | 0.32% | +40% | 10,423,054 | 46,497 | $190,000 | 848$ |
| Ireland | 6 | 4.50 | 0.32% | +40% | 5,030,000 | 22,308 | $5,100 | 23$ |
| Romania | 4 | 6.00 | 0.21% | +10% | 19,237,691 | 43,654 | $250,000 | 567$ |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 5.75 | 0.13% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 106,384 | $2,700,000 | 4,231$ |
| United States | 3 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 248,534 | $21,000,000 | 15,768$ |
| Slovakia | 3 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +10% | 5,459,642 | 9,384 | $110,000 | 189$ |
| Argentina | 2 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 47,325 | $450,000 | 471$ |
| Serbia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +30% | 8,737,371 | 11,722 | $55,000 | 74$ |
| Croatia | 2 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 4,105,267 | 4,687 | $68,000 | 78$ |
| Brazil | 2 | 7.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 226,935 | $1,500,000 | 1,613$ |
| France | 2 | 7.50 | 0.12% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 83,782 | $2,700,000 | 3,466$ |
| Liechtenstein | 2 | 8.00 | 0.13% | +10% | 38,137 | 54 | $6,900 | 10$ |
| Spain | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +50% | 46,754,778 | 38,471 | $1,400,000 | 1,152$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,429 | $34,000 | 26$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 5,266 | $430,000 | 229$ |
| Norway | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 3,593 | $403,000 | 267$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,151 | $160,000 | 118$ |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 6,948,445 | 7,112 | $69,000 | 71$ |
| Andorra | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 77,265 | 52 | $3,000 | 2$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 76,222 | $280,000 | 97$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 121,750 | $1,200,000 | 1,133$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 27,624 | $350,000 | 190$ |
| Peru | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 18,906 | $230,000 | 132$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 684 | $31,000 | 16$ |
| Japan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 126,476,461 | 65,228 | $5,000,000 | 2,579$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 13,407 | $1,380,000 | 726$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 5,885 | $25,000 | 15$ |
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 31,263 | $2,000,000 | 1,034$ |
| Czech Republic | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,708,981 | 5,520 | $245,000 | 126$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,456 | $60,000 | 35$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,604 | $56,000 | 43$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 734,436 | $2,900,000 | 1,543$ |
| Totals | 102 | 3,150,210,717 | 4,949,239 | $51,336,000 | 154,430$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Angela Merkel, referred to as 'Mutti', is highlighted in the exhibition for her image as a caring leader.
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Italy:
Angela Merkel is mentioned as a historical rival of Friedrich Merz.
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Switzerland:
Angela Merkel had invited Trump to Germany multiple times without success.
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Ireland:
Angela Merkel was referred to by Trump in a chilly context, contrasting with Merz's more personal approach.
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Greece:
Angela Merkel was mentioned as responsible for the migration crisis in Germany.
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Switzerland:
Angela Merkel is the former Chancellor of Germany who left behind challenges for her successor, Friedrich Merz.
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Switzerland:
Trump referenced Angela Merkel in a discussion about issues Germany faces.
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United Kingdom:
Trump was critical of Merkel's open-door policy, which allowed around 1 million refugees into Germany.
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Belarus:
Angela Merkel is the German Chancellor who visited Blair House.
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Switzerland:
Angela Merkel is the former Chancellor of Germany, mentioned by Trump in relation to migration issues.
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