Merkel
Angela Merkel is a prominent German politician who served as the Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), she was the first woman to hold the position and is known for her pragmatic leadership style and significant role in European and global politics. Merkel has been influential in managing various crises during her tenure, including the Eurozone crisis and the European migrant crisis. Her tenure was marked by a focus on stability, economic reform, and a commitment to European unity, although her legacy is complex and often debated in the context of rising nationalism in Europe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,724 | $34,000 | 31$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 28,754 | $1,400,000 | 861$ |
| Totals | 2 | 48,640,976 | 30,478 | $1,434,000 | 892$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
Merkel is referenced as a comparison for political accountability, where ministers resigned for lesser issues.
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Latvia:
Merkel's government is perceived as one of the best in recent decades by only 17% of respondents.
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Greece:
Merkel is mentioned as the German chancellor expressing views on Israel's actions.
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Latvia:
Merkel expressed hope that the US would soon decide to impose new sanctions on Russia.
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Italy:
Merz is the German chancellor who facilitated communication between Meloni and Macron.
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Italy:
Merkel confronted Conte about Italy's financial difficulties during a European Council meeting.
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Latvia:
Merkel is noted for her previous leadership and the context of the current political situation.
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Latvia:
Merkel was unable to secure enough votes for confirmation as Chancellor of Germany.
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Denmark:
Merkel was mentioned as an exclusive victim of U.S. surveillance.
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Latvia:
Merkel has promised to form the next German government by April 20.
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