Career

Government of the Federal Republic of Germany

2005–present

Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany

Christian Democratic Union of Germany

2000–present

Chairwoman Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany

European Council

2007

President of the European Council (semiannual rotating Presidency) Bruxelles, Kingdom of Belgium

German Bundestag (Parliament)

2002–2005

Chairwoman CDU/CSU parliamentary group

Christian Democratic Union of Germany

1998–2000

General Secretary Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany

Christian Democratic Union of Germany

1993–2000

Chairwoman Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Cabinet of Germany

1994–1998

Federal Minister of the Environment Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety / Bonn, Federal Republic of Germany

Cabinet of Germany

1991–1994

Federal Minister for Women and Youth Federal Ministry of Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth / Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany

12th Bundestag (Parliament)

1990–1991

Member Constituency of Stralsund – Nordvorpommern – Rügen / District of Vorpommern-Rügen

Academy of Sciences

1978–1990

Research Associate Central Institute for Physical Chemistry, Berlin-Adlershof / Federal Republic of Germany

Professional affiliations

2000–present

Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany President

1990–present

Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany Member

1991–1998

Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany Deputy Chairwoman

1989–1990

"Demokratischer Aufbruch" (Democratic Awakening) Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany Member and spokeswoman

Accomplishments of note

2005

First female Chancellor of Germany and one of the architects of the European Union Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany

Professional honors and awards

2014

President's Medal - Medal of Distinction President of the State of Israel Shimon Peres For outstanding contribution to the State of Israel or to humanity

2013

Indira Gandhi Peace Prize Republic of India In recognition of creative efforts toward promoting international peace, development and a new international economic order

2011

Global Leadership Award (AICGS) American Institute for Contemporary German Studies, Johns Hopkins University / Washington, District of Columbia USA In recognition of her outstanding dedication to strengthening German-American relations

List of The World's Most Powerful People - 2013-ranked 5th; 2012-ranked 2nd Forbes Magazine

2011

Jawaharlal Nehru Award for the Year 2009 Government of the Republic of India For international understanding

2011

Presidential Medal of Freedom President of the United States Barack Obama For especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors

2010

Named "The World's 50 Most Influential Figures" New Statesman

2008

Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany President of Federal Republic of Germany

2008

International Charlemagne Prize of the City of Aachen Society for the Conferring of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen For distinguished service on behalf of European unification

Ranked 1 on List of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women - Years: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006 Forbes Magazine

2008

Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic Italian Republic

2006

Edmond Israel Foundation Vision for Europe Award H.E. Jean-Claude Juncker, Prime Minister of Luxembourg For outstanding contribution to the development of the European Future