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 | 15 | 5.60 | 1.24% | +310% | 8,654,622 | 439,158 | $700,000 | 35,520$ |
| Germany | 6 | 7.50 | 0.46% | +30% | 83,783,942 | 505,816 | $3,845,000 | 23,213$ |
| United States | 5 | 7.40 | 0.20% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 659,368 | $21,000,000 | 41,833$ |
| France | 4 | 6.50 | 0.36% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 233,120 | $2,700,000 | 9,643$ |
| Italy | 4 | 4.25 | 0.31% | +20% | 60,461,826 | 222,218 | $2,000,000 | 7,351$ |
| Bulgaria | 4 | 4.75 | 0.45% | +10% | 6,948,445 | 34,468 | $69,000 | 342$ |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 7.33 | 0.13% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 105,842 | $2,700,000 | 4,210$ |
| Luxembourg | 3 | 6.67 | 0.26% | +20% | 625,978 | 1,985 | $73,000 | 232$ |
| Ireland | 3 | 5.00 | 0.23% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 12,828 | $5,100 | 13$ |
| Monaco | 2 | 6.50 | 0.20% | +0% | 39,242 | 78 | $7,800 | 16$ |
| Greece | 2 | 6.50 | 0.15% | +10% | 10,423,054 | 17,639 | $190,000 | 322$ |
| Belarus | 2 | 5.50 | 0.16% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 14,753 | $60,000 | 94$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,889 | $62,000 | 47$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 9,474 | $89,000 | 78$ |
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 40,369 | $1,400,000 | 1,209$ |
| Austria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 9,006,398 | 7,574 | $450,000 | 378$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +30% | 9,660,351 | 12,312 | $160,000 | 204$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 1,017 | $31,000 | 24$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 2,078,938 | 2,026 | $56,000 | 55$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.13% | +10% | 2,083,374 | 2,912 | $12,800 | 18$ |
| Iran | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 64,313 | $610,000 | 467$ |
| Panama | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,732 | $76,000 | 66$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 25,054 | $48,000 | 42$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 8,843 | $40,000 | 30$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 100,178 | $280,000 | 127$ |
| Israel | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 8,036 | $400,000 | 349$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,143 | $68,000 | 52$ |
| Totals | 68 | 1,099,062,190 | 2,540,145 | $37,132,700 | 125,935$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Bulgaria:
Angela Merkel is mentioned in the context of migration rates and their projected impact on the German population.
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Croatia:
Angela Merkel called for the European Union to unite in light of wars and crises.
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Belarus:
Angela Merkel was once hosted in Minsk for coffee and tea in 2015.
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Venezuela:
Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of Germany, famously declared 'Wir schaffen das' in 2015, signaling her support for asylum seekers.
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Bulgaria:
Angela Merkel is referenced in relation to her past actions regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
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Bolivia:
Angela Merkel declared 'Wir schaffen das' in 2015, which was widely seen as an open welcome to asylum seekers.
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Panama:
Angela Merkel declared 'Wir schaffen das' in 2015, which many interpreted as a welcoming message to asylum seekers.
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United Kingdom:
Angela Merkel is a leader admired by Varadkar for her skillful use of power during her tenure as chancellor of Germany.
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Italy:
Angela Merkel is included in the list of leaders who were unable to achieve the same influence as Trump.
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Bulgaria:
The article mentions dissatisfaction with the deal involving Angela Merkel and the Mercosur countries.
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