Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers Over Time

  • Birth

    Angela Dorothea Merkel,born in Hamburg, West Germany.
  • First female Chancellor

    Became Germany’s first female Chancellor, leading Europe’s strongest economy
  • European migrant crisis

    Played a key role in handling the European migrant crisis, accepting over 1 million refugees.
  • Covid-19 pandemic

    Led Germany through the COVID-19 pandemic, gaining global praise.
  • Impact on Society & Women’s Leadership

    Known as the "World’s Most Powerful Woman", she strengthened Germany’s economy and promoted global stability.
  • Stepped down as Chancellor

    Stepped down as Chancellor of Germany after 16 years.