From "das Mädchen" to political starMerkel and Kohl at the CDU party conference in Dresden in 1991. Photo: DPAShe was elected CDU party chief in 2000 with more than 95 percent of the vote, signalling that the party was ready for change after Wolfgang Schäuble's rocky reign. Similarly to her leadership of the CDU, Merkel's chancellorship has not been without hurdles. The photos of Merkel enjoying beer also allude to the lighthearted side to the Chancellor. The iconic diamond hand poseMembers of the ‘Go Your Own Way' initiative with German Chancellor Angela Merkel making the 'Raute' (Rhombus) hand gesture.

Source: The Local July 17, 2019 16:07 UTC