After a childhood behind the Iron Curtain, Angela Merkel served as Chancellor of a united Germany for 16 years, becoming the most powerful woman in the world while dealing with its most powerful ...

The publication of her memoirs, almost 700 pages long, is an opportunity to analyse the political legacy of Merkel, who was often described as the most powerful woman in Europe.

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Angela Merkel has defended her refusal to offer Ukraine a path to Nato membership in 2008, saying it would ...

Topline President Joe Biden mixed up former German Chancellor Angela Merkel with late German leader Helmut Kohl twice while speaking at campaign events in New York on Wednesday, the second time ...

“His commitment to peace in Europe changed our shared history.” Perhaps the most fulsome praise came from ex-German chancellor Angela Merkel, who grew up under communist tyranny in East Germany.

In her first interview since leaving office, the former German chancellor has defended her policy toward Russia and said she doesn't blame herself for the current situation in Ukraine.

But the longest wait on record has to go to former German chancellor Angela Merkel, who had to wait an agonising four hours and 15 minutes.

Already feeling nostalgic about the Merkel era? Here is a look at the key legacies that defined her 16-year chancellorship — and will likely outlive it.

Angela Merkel made history by becoming Germany's first female chancellor, then went on to serve a near-record 16 years in the post.

Angela Merkel has bid farewell to 16 years in office at a military ceremony, and urged fellow Germans to stand up to hatred. The outgoing Chancellor was honoured with a traditional military music ...

Hands resting in front of the stomach, thumbs and fingertips touching to form a diamond shape -- Angela Merkel's "rhombus" hand gesture was her most recognisable trademark.

BERLIN (AFP) - Hands resting in front of the stomach, thumbs and fingertips touching to form a diamond shape - Dr Angela Merkel's "rhombus" hand gesture was her most recognisable trademark.