Angela Merkel

Angela Dorothea Merkel (born July 17, 1954 in Hamburg) is a German politician and the conservative opposition's candidate to become Chancellor of Germany in the German federal election, 2005. "Angie" is another popular nickname for Merkel, used by supporters.

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July 17 - 1954 - Hamburg - German politician - Chancellor of Germany - German federal election, 2005

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Merkel has been chairwoman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) since 2000. She is a Member of the German Parliament, representing a constituency which includes the districts of Nordvorpommern and Rügen, as well as the city of Stralsund, in the province of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

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Christian Democratic Union (CDU) - 2000 - German Parliament - Constituency - Districts - Nordvorpommern - Rügen - Stralsund - Province - Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

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