German Chancellor Angela Merkel celebrates her 65th birthday on July 17. Angela Markel is one of Europe's longest-serving leaders. She was elected as Germany's chancellor in 2005 and serving the nation since then. Markel has topped Forbes' list of the 100 most powerful woman in the world eight times in a row.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel celebrates her 65th birthday
Angela Merkel turned 65 on July 17
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Angela Merkel is seen at Christian Democrats' faction meeting in Berlin, 2005
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