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 (71 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 9 | 5.78 | 0.83% | +440% | 8,654,622 | 388,021 | $700,000 | 31,384$ |
| Germany | 6 | 6.17 | 0.55% | +110% | 83,783,942 | 963,210 | $3,845,000 | 44,203$ |
| Italy | 3 | 4.67 | 0.27% | +20% | 60,461,826 | 198,055 | $2,000,000 | 6,551$ |
| Russia | 3 | 5.67 | 0.30% | +10% | 144,104,080 | 469,905 | $1,500,000 | 4,891$ |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 5.33 | 0.15% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 120,448 | $2,700,000 | 4,791$ |
| Ecuador | 2 | 8.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 33,009 | $108,000 | 202$ |
| Greece | 2 | 6.50 | 0.18% | +20% | 10,423,054 | 22,741 | $190,000 | 415$ |
| Romania | 2 | 5.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 34,978 | $250,000 | 455$ |
| Spain | 2 | 6.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 94,802 | $1,400,000 | 2,839$ |
| Croatia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 7,471 | $68,000 | 124$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 2,511 | $54,000 | 50$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 8,737,371 | 8,659 | $55,000 | 55$ |
| Iran | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 75,943 | $610,000 | 552$ |
| United States | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 157,470 | $21,000,000 | 9,990$ |
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,354 | $1,700,000 | 1,581$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 4,598 | $62,000 | 56$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 628,066 | 582 | $5,500 | 5$ |
| Peru | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 31,462 | $230,000 | 219$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 10,500 | $160,000 | 174$ |
| France | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 61,347 | $2,700,000 | 2,538$ |
| Totals | 44 | 1,041,142,721 | 2,721,066 | $39,337,500 | 111,075$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
France:
Angela Merkel is one of the partners in the future combat air system (SCAF) launched in July 2017.
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Switzerland:
Angela Merkel dismissed Trump's demand for higher military spending as unnecessary in a peaceful Europe.
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Romania:
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel notes that the EU's demographic situation is becoming unsustainable.
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Germany:
Angela Merkel is a highly decorated woman who has received the highest German order and honorary doctorates.
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United Kingdom:
Angela Merkel claimed Trump was obsessed with the number of German cars in New York.
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Italy:
Angela Merkel continued the CDU's business-friendly policies during her tenure.
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Spain:
Angela Merkel, a predecessor of Friedrich Merz, stated in 2008 that the security and existence of Israel are a 'reason of state' for Germany.
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Germany:
Angela Merkel is mentioned as the Chancellor in the context of discussing societal fatigue.
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Ecuador:
Angela Merkel was re-elected as the president of the German CDU party.
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Switzerland:
Angela Merkel is recognized for her commitment to the partnership with Israel despite past controversies.
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