How long did Angela Merkel serve as chancellor of Germany?

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“Queen of Europe” — Angela Merkel Angela Merkel, the first woman to serve as chancellor of Germany, 2012.

Angela Merkel served as chancellor of Germany for 16 years, from 2005 to 2021. She took office on November 22, 2005, and remained in the position until 2021, becoming the second longest-serving chancellor in German history.123