Angela Merkel - Navigating a world in crisis | DW Documentary

Angela Merkel has been Germany’s Chancellor for 16 years. In that time, she has steered the country through countless international crises, frequently crossing swords with other world leaders.
When Angela Merkel was sworn in as the first female Chancellor in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany on 22 November 2005, she could hardly have imagined how many international crises she would face during her 16 years in office. There was the financial crisis, the euro crisis, the Greek debt crisis. There was the Arab Spring, the war in Ukraine, war in Syria, IS terrorism, the refugee crisis. Populism was gaining ground in many countries, Britain left the European Union, and the USA under President Trump often chose to follow the path of confrontation instead of cooperation. Then, in 2020, the world was hit by a global pandemic, the coronavirus. And climate change continued apace.
How did Angela Merkel master these challenges as she traveled almost tirelessly from one state visit or international summit to the next? Where did she manage to persuade others, and where did she fail? Did she have a clear political course? Was she simply pragmatic, or was what we witnessed also the product of indecision? How did she position Germany in a world where the USA, Europe, Russia and China are vying for global clout? And how do the heads of state and government whom Angela Merkel has met over the years rate her and her policies? What do international politicians appreciate about her, and where do they find fault?
We put these questions to former U.S. President George W. Bush, former French President Francois Hollande, former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis, and former EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, among others. Renowned historians such as Niall Ferguson also comment.
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Be sure to also take a look at DW's interview with Chancellor Angela Merkel as she looks back at her time in power. Max Hofmann asks Merkel how she sees her political legacy, what achievements she is particularly proud of, and what her plans for the future look like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX7ZoKuubL15q8U

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[@sudeepkumar4757]

Angela is a Chinese agent

[@Stephanie0277]

Sorry, but i dont want to remember these worst 16 years of my life. Sorry. I am really not interest in it. Over is Over. Enough is enough. You need to live in West Germany to understand. In USA every german politician is telling best and give his best smile. But really . They are incompetent, not really interesting in the Germans or Europeans. They just want to make career and finance their pension.

[@evkoum]

@@biserker1delta61 because they know better than us what should be commented and how.

[@evkoum]

She has been catastrophic for EU and Germany continues now.

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[@a115e]

Yes, thank you DW for making this available for free after forcing people to pay for it, so generous.

[@Megadeth6633]

Read the first text which is below the video. Everything will become clear

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You can thank the German taxpayers for financing the DW ;)

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[@unindovinomidisse1462]

they forgot that the Euro was saved by Draghi and the Recovery plan wouldn’t be there if Conte didn’t fight for it.

[@Hartleymolly]

I have really come to appreciate DW journalism. Transparent, non biased with no agenda is so refreshing, thank you DW!

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Really? I watch everyone of them and they are full of propaganda

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I have been telling my friends about how transparent and nonbias their reporting is. So refreshing

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As all media outlets, DW also has its biases. For example, a couple of months ago when Israel bombarded Gaza, one of DWs headlines read "24 palestinians, including 9 children, died in clashes with Israel". There were no clashes, they were bombarded in their homes. Just an example.

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[@henrylechmere5042]

I'm not even German, but I loved how she was said to be one of the most powerful leaders in the world

[@cv507]

whitch is itch ^^

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The first minute of this is brilliant for inducing sentimental whiplash and leaving the viewer open to pretty much anything if they don't click away.

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Can't believe these amazing documentaries are free!

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Because propaganda is always free

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They are not free. I pay every month .

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@@justme_nor in germany tou pay for the public funding of DW oder?

[@justme_nor]

@@HuxxNL in Norway we pay about $ 10-12 per month to drop the ad on KZbin, everyone I know does. . With advertising, KZbin is free.

[@sonsti8014]

@@HuxxNL Yes, Germans pay for the public broadcasters

[@riskinhos]

WHY NO ONE ASKED BUSH WHERE ARE THE WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION IN IRAQ?

[@untergehermuc]

We all knows, they are in his ass. Why should we ask about them?

[@mw3516405]

😆 lol

[@tpeterson9140]

Bro everyone know the answer already so why would anyone ask that question? Everyone know they went to iraq cuz saddam wanted to fk with oil

[@davidsalcido383]

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[@louise_rose]

They didn't? Bush, Cheney and John Bolton were asked that lots of times, though not always right in their faces,

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What a fantastic documentary by DW. This was outstanding even by the extraordinarily high standards of DW. It was unbiased, well researched and informative.

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[@Saiputera]

Merkel's overrated! She cause the 2015 refug crisis LMAO 😂

[@Chest0606]

DW documentaries are certainly the highest level, unbiased and honest journalism we get on KZbin. Thank you for your effort to cover so many different topics.

[@samsven6689]

They used Bush and Tony Blair as reference 😂😂 she was chosen by the war criminals. They should all be in jail. Media too for playing their journalism safe👍😁 Why was there so many wars under the hand of those leaders🤔

[@lucyward4391]

Daily Mandarin Are you serious? Africa is how far away rich with gold, diamonds, coal, oil etc etc if Merkel was a great leader which means GOOD why was she stealing off Africa and not trading and keeping Africa poor. Merkel will go down in human history as one of the most evil leaders in history along with George Bush, Tony Blair etc who were praising her in this documentary

[@chrishayes5755]

So how much of this is critical of merkel, pointing out her flaws. I'm guessing under 1%.. if any. You goofs consume propaganda just shoveling down your gullets thinking this is so unbiased and honest - just cuz you're weak and enjoy the narratives. go watch1 hour of content critical of merkel if you have any intellectual integrity and want to balance your views.

[@movement2contact]

I can't just calmly listen to Bush or Blair and ignore what they did to Iraq... Never will 😶

[@hellokittykitty737]

Afganistan and libya also

[@nanaah4602]

same.

[@lukemurray4950]

Exactly what I thought when I say them. Literal war criminals trying to tell us who is a good person? It doesn't go together.

[@HenJack-vl5cb]

Do agree.

[@hotstepper887]

Well Blair was actually lied to in the beginning let's not forget, the real blame is the USA's who lied to all of us British people, and it saw our very own troops, (the last decent troops this country had), throw their own medals back at the government, while all the US troops, all kept their medals, and we still read them all proud of them today, that's the difference between our two countries, the UK still does understand right from wrong (just about). The truth we see today is, the USA 2021 = Nazi Germany 1933-1945. Today we all see the American people doing exactly the same as the German people before WW2? In 2015, Russia exposed the USA to the entire world, for supporting terrorists in Syria, and that forced the USA to admit to the whole world, that they had recruited - Trained - Armed - Supplied - Protected - Paid - and used brutal terrorists, the “Free Syria Army”, sorry I forgot, today, the Americans like the term “moderate head chopping fake rebels”, it's only terrorists to the rest of this world, my mistake. And do you all know, that not one American, of any race or colour, has ever condemned it? Not one has done the right thing, and stood up against it? Or even protested against it? As every other society on earth, would be doing, if any of their governments were forced to admit what the USA admitted. What don't you all understand? The only society we've ever seen do this before, (not even protest against their own country's killing, once the people found out) was Nazi Germany 1933-1945, and that's the only time in modern history, that the people of any society, have done what these American people are today, or rather, what they're not doing! Far from seeing anyone of them against it?. What is the reality, what do we really see? We see millions of Americans cheering their criminal president?, and we see millions of Americans chanting USA USA USA?, (just like Nazi's) today. And we have never seen a single American, of any race or colour, stand up against it, why not? I'll tell you why not! It's because it was a clear case, of all these Americans themselves, saying to themselves, “f*** them? (Those lives don't matter)”. The TRUTH, is, that the American people themselves, are today, a bigger danger to all of us, than even their criminal government, and they've all become the modern day Nazi's. The people only need to remember one thing!! That the easy way to figure out the right, from the wrong, in any likely war scenario?, is to simply ask yourself what you'd be fighting for? The answer to that question, should be telling you, whose right, and whose wrong? So ask yourselves, that If the USA went to war today, against either Russia, China, Iran, or N. Korea? Then what would you be fighting for? Then ask yourself what would the Russians, Chinese, Iranian's, or Korean's be fighting for? You'll come to find, they'll all be fighting for their freedom, fighting for their own country's freedom. While the USA, will only be fighting for global tyranny? (ring any bells? No?). That's what you're all supporting today. And if you really can't see that? All I can say to that is, the Nazi was just like that, they couldn't see it either! You'll be seen by history as the Axis powers trying for Tyranny over the rest of the world, who will be seen by history as the allied powers. Oh, how the mighty have fallen.

[@Hshjshshjsj72727]

Thank you very much for doing English voiceovers on foreign speakers, it makes it great so I can listen to this without having to watch when I'm at the gym or running errands

[@Saiputera]

Merkel's overrated! She cause the 2015 refug crisis LMAO 😂

[@aperson2730]

Agreed. I tend to LISTEN to KZbin videos while doing other things rather than watch them too.

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Me too. Thanks! Good Job 👍

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[@jeanettedavies8665]

This documentary is better than bbc and ITV hands down you're the best docu company to arrive on my screen . And totally free. Thank you..

[@TheShanewalsh]

Required viewing in history class 2030! Amazing coverage, production and editing. Muchas gracias DW,

[@nothereandthereanywhere]

@Richard Kent Have you had you pills yet, or you are sobering up again?

[@nothereandthereanywhere]

@Richard Kent could you check your mistakes and full stops, please? I cant make out what you are saying. I don't mean it as disrespect to you, could be dislexia, or spell correction off. I just cant be sure what you mean.

[@nothereandthereanywhere]

@Richard Kent We are living next to each other as we have thrown aside our tiny differences and focused on shared future. That is more important, than destruction. More importantly, many realised that wars were usually caused by few people and executed by solders, people, that may often not believe in the cause, but do it for money only. Today's age is very different one to the one 150 years ago, or even 50 years ago. Most of us, we just do our best to get along - and so far it works pretty well, actually. Especially considering EU, they do bond the countries together and make us, European prosper. Shame UK did not realise that fact and gave in to few speeches and promoted xenophobia.

[@yoramsadot4166]

Bush the dam ex president of America 🇺🇸 who only cares about his bank account passing judgment over angela Merkel the most classic ledear ever

[@6teezkid]

@Richard Kent - You nailed it. The EU was formed to do the job it’s doing and has been from the beginning. An organization like that isn’t formed without ensuring mega power is built in.

[@FrogFWK]

Chancellor Merkel was interested in solutions rather than personal power, and her mistakes didn't come from corruption. She's well respected for that. While crushing parts of german middle class and alienating low income families isn't exactly her greatest achievement, she's been one of the world's peace keepers until now. In this mixed bag, she'll be internationally remembered as a leader of stability. This comes at a cost. It's obvious, the last years in office have taken a toll on her health. The german ppl will remember the disruption of internal peace though, and they won''t forget the missed opportunities to shape up our country earlier.

[@jon-snow-GOT]

Libya and Syria were no mistakes. Staying out of American wars was a good decision

[@punisher2.013]

The condition of german flooded by migrants?what ur view on that?

[@stein6707]

@@punisher2.013 not a mistake in my eyes, from an ethics point of view, it was the right decision

[@punisher2.013]

@@stein6707 yea..people will suffer the outcome..each and everytime

[@Alehzinhah]

The crashing middle class isn't Merkel's doing, but caused by the global capitalist banking system. To change it means we need to crash the whole world economic system, and who's gonna do it, then all politicians in the world are bound to the global corporations and banks? All that rests for us is this stupid digital made-up world built by the global digital corporations (funded by whom? the banks, of course).

[@seagarts]

She is a world-class Leader, driving by humanity, and have seen her expressed a "Sober Attitude To Politics" yet a politician.

[@charlescharlemagne4907]

she's a terrible leader. Invaded her nation beyond recognition

[@charlescharlemagne4907]

@@melinagoranson its not "smart" to let 2 million unvetted people into your country from a hostile nation. If you think every person that came in was for "safety" you are clueless. So sad.

[@johnzapata2837]

Wonderful. Thank you, DW team.

[@mjellery6624]

Thanks DW. Watch many of your programs here in Australia and enjoy them immensely. Great service.

[@Dong]

Same here love from Sydney

[@TRUCKSPOTTER]

Dont bealive in all social media trymaybe some free internet news ;)

[@Saiputera]

Merkel's overrated! She cause the 2015 refug crisis LMAO 😂

[@ignaalex4651]

@@Saiputera go buy a few grams of grey matter please. Or at least a condom.

[@juliane__]

Nice to read. I've been once in Australlia for an Excursion and private travel and enjoyed the time in Queensland. I didn't expect to meet many helpful inhabitants after i was robbed out except my wallet with only some AUS $. Happening after two weeks. Could write a book about it. Completely convinced me Australia is like a part of europe on the other side of the earth. As even it is a simplistic thought. I would love to see the world united as fast as possible and think there is little obstacle between Europe and Australia - except the distance. ^^

[@geee2236]

I don't know how best to compliment these amazing woman. Doctor of Quatro physics. Just imagine that for a moment. Nigeria current President Buhari didn't even have a clear secondary school certificate. Block head like a stone. A woman with such a brain how will she not fo well for her country? Congratulations to her, and the German people.

[@artempokhilyuk]

Came across this video virtually by chance, and it turned out to be sooo good! Hella videos on really interesting topics on this channel, looking forward to watch them! Thank you for your stunning work, guys!

[@savagetruthercritic8646]

It's propaganda designed to control your simple mind.

[@n3493]

@@savagetruthercritic8646 oh please.

[@fabiosunspot1112]

I can honestly say I love her, don't underestimate her,but she's a great human being.

[@guandao1]

Du stehst also auf Verbrecher?

[@abdellahabouzaid1977]

إذا كنت تقصد احترام السيدة ميركل فأنا أحترم الأداء السياسي لها واحترمها في عالم الرؤيا

[@lorddoof3370]

As an American, Ms. Merkel is probably the foreign leader who I'd say I respect the most. She always seemed to have a steady, reasonable hand in world affairs despite the constant chaos and madness that the time period seems to carry. I hope Germany can find someone as level-headed and reasonable to serve as the next chancellor, but those are big shoes to fill.

[@jonnathanyont1772]

You are not that smart

[@programinc7581]

She was one of the best leaders we had in European unions.

[@rmetal2792]

She messed up the uncontrollable influx of refugees though , forever changing Europe. China also controlled Merkel. During her early years, she believed that China will be more open to Democratic beliefs so she invested in bilateral relationship. Later on, she will find out that China will always be China and she cant do anything about it. It is more complicated now since China is heavily invested/rooted economically in Germany already.

[@rmetal2792]

I am not saying she was a worst leader. I am just stating her flaws.

[@lorddoof3370]

@@rmetal2792 No I agree with what you said, my statement is from a foreigner's perspective and therefore I expect it to be flawed.

[@biggim3265]

Thank you for a well-balanced documentary, one of the few leaders left with compassion and integrity is leaving, a sad day for Germany and Europe...... Alles Gute Mutti !!

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[@Saiputera]

Merkel's overrated! She cause the 2015 refug crisis LMAO 😂

[@hegemondtm]

Great video, DW Doc!

[@susanne5803]

Thank you very much, DW! I especially enjoyed intelligent well reasoned people arguing back to back why something Merkel decided was for the one acceptable or even laudable and for the other not thought through or even a mistake. History might change those views over again. I will miss her lack of vanity, a certain nonstandard integrity, the extreme rationality and orientation towards science and her calm voice always sounding so young. I never voted for her, I never could. Her party stands for a lot I find unacceptable. But I felt safe with her as chancellor. And I am very grateful for the first female chancellor being 100% "a chancellor". Thank you very much, Dr. Merkel!

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[@ignaalex4651]

You had the same choice as i did on sunday ... we're both faqd ... thx for sharing .. 😅

[@deborahmerck7252]

Amen to that Angela Merkel is a great woman and a great leader. I think the most of her to me she's the best and most powerful woman in the world done a great job and longest running chancellor I love her she is a great woman. Thank you Angela Merkel for your great work. You done for Germany.

[@emilio2647]

Merkel should be declared the leader of Germany for life.

[@susanne5803]

@@emilio2647 With a decent person it's a good thing. But with a bad person? How do you get rid of bad leaders if there's no automatic change installed? Two legislatures should be enough. 16 years are enough time for any party to get complacent and self-satisfied - it's just too long.

[@andrianalytvyn6245]

Many thanks for the amazing video!

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[@quadq6598]

Yet again DW top quality documentary could teach the biased BBC a few things

[@effexon]

I loved once to look world and these years in document from other angle than the usual in documents. Even french documents take those angles, feeling noneuropean viewpoint.

[@mugumyapaultheafricannomad9488]

Hahahahaha 😂. U think BBC is interested to learn? Forget it. BBC or CNN are like political parties whose goal is to push a certain agenda not to report. 😂😂

[@54354]

She is brave woman and very kind human being ,,,I would call her best woman of the century

[@barteatmyshorts8252]

@@mugumyapaultheafricannomad9488 true

[@Saiputera]

Merkel's overrated! She cause the 2015 refug crisis LMAO 😂

[@shyamasingh9020]

Superb quality of heartbeat delighting documentary from DW

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[@global1800]

Shes a good gardener of democracy inspite of critisism in times of severe crisis..she listen to her borderline of community and region.

[@ri-goblazt5894]

A no nonsense world leader, knowledgeable compassionate in her talk and action, and an example of leadership in the service of her nation and the world. She'll be missed.

[@thuandao4243]

Learning to regurgitate what media told you huh¿

[@danieldusentrieb5679]

Missed? In the Future many Krauts will ask by whom!

[@ChiefsFanInSC]

She's a failure. Her decisions jeopardized the security of Europe and were a casual factor in Russian aggression. Pathetic.

[@syedadeelhussain2691]

How did the German Domestic Economy do under her 16-year rule? That is also an important aspect of good governance, which the documentary has not properly covered. Apart from that, it portrayed Angela as a politician in a non-biased manner, which needs to be appreciated.

[@jansix4287]

It’s too big an economy to grow very fast, but endless money printing to handle the financial crisis has also created continuous growth for the real economy. China is growing, the US is growing, German exports rise with the state of the world economy.

[@TKUA11]

So you blame her for cherry picking information then tell us they are not biased? The cognitive dissonance you portray is astounding

[@syedadeelhussain2691]

@@jansix4287 yes correct

[@mha9578]

There is another documentary by DW about German as a country (discussing many things, not only the economy) before and at the end of Merkel chancellorship. I think this documentary only meant to discuss Merkel career as politician.

[@Saiputera]

Merkel's overrated! She cause the 2015 refug crisis LMAO 😂

[@jhimmysianturi91]

Thank you very much mother. I am proud to peoples Germany. Thank you very much mother. From Indonesia.

[@taranpreetkaur8303]

This is a top-notch documentary by DW.

[@toddfennimore6625]

Hearing this litany of problems and issues made my head spin. That Merkel was able to navigate this nest of difficulties capably (with just some exceptions) is such testimony to her steady hand.

[@strangefruitlovex]

And yet Germany still get blood money from Russian oil

[@imelliam]

lmao.......

[@MichelMawon4982]

I learned so much about Ms. Merkel from this documentary and I am incredibly impressed by her as a result. I want to learn much more.

[@rextravers8054]

Watch them freeze to death this winter with no Russian gas!!!

[@annaal7480]

Really? If she didn’t block Ukraine from entering EU and NATO there would be no war there. Putin probably would find someone else to attack but Ukraine would be free from him and Europe would focus more on development of green energy to not be so dependent on him. Nordstream was Markles and Schröders baby. How anyone in their right mind does such extensive business with the psycho gangster? Baltics, Poland and Belarus were very upset about it. German Russian coalition built very expensive under the sea pipes while if ran on land through those countries it would be many times cheaper, but would benefit them. Merkel didn’t care, she played as Putin told her to play. Until now she insists that she didn’t make a mistake with Nordstream or blocking Ukraine from EU. Stubborn old woman.

[@strangefruitlovex]

Need to learn more to watch what's going on in the Ukraine. Russia accounts for nearly 40% of German January oil imports -

[@lisakrav4681]

@@rextravers8054 russian cheap troll?

[@buntyskb]

you should become muslim soon too to please her more.

[@olawalehabeeb1375]

My New Year and New week is already amazing with today's leaning

[@keksemonster5850]

A wonderful Documentary, thank you DW! But I wish there would be german subtitles so that I could show this docu to my german friends and family who don't speak english (or at least not well). Still awesome work!

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This documentary is also available in German: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5_NaXavhdGfnM0. Hope this helps! ;)

[@monschilli4692]

I want to have trust, truth and honesty. I want yes be yes and no be no. I don't want to celebrate a person. I don't want lies be our so called new normal.

[@OugaBoogaShockwave]

welcome to COVID, the new normal

[@Oregon123]

Unfortunately lies is the lefts biggest tool.

[@biggim3265]

that was Merkel

[@AlyxGlide]

Could we not give Bush Jr. even more of a platform, please? He has done enough

[@jansix4287]

@Super Bad Well, of course he is! Who do you think created war refugees?

[@elhombredeoro955]

But he hates Trump!!!

[@edgywagy145]

@@elhombredeoro955 everybody do..for that matter

[@rageagainstthemachine7434]

THEY ALL ARE FREEMASON JESUITS !!!!!!!!! THEY HATE ALL OF US !!!!!! NEW😈WORLD😈ORDER😈🔯=666!!!!!!!

[@riskinhos]

still waiting for him to show where's the weapons of mass destruction in iraq

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

Thank you🙏 It got lost in the drama.

[@thehapa]

Very insightful. Thank you

[@meghanthatcher1748]

Loved it! Thank you for making this documentary.

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[@meghanthatcher1748]

@@DWDocumentaryDone!

[@emilio2647]

@@DWDocumentary can you upload a documentary of Barack Obama?

[@SK-lt1so]

Today we can look back on the huge mess she helped create vis-a-vis Russia, just a few months after leaving office! Great job, Angela!

[@cbujik]

She didn't create the mess..it's the stupidity of the USA aka NATO. As part of the agreement on the German reunification, USA agreed not to move an inch eastwards but they broke these promises. Henry Kissinger and even us amb to USSR John Matlock warned the USA and NATO not to poke Russia. If the USA could freak out by having ussr bases in Cuba, how do you think Russia would do having NATO bases right next to their borders?

[@SK-lt1so]

@@cbujik Liar There was no such "agreement". There are no "bases" or "missiles" in Ukraine like there were in Cuba. Oh, and look up "Budapest Memorandum", then apologize for your putrid apology for a murdering war criminal in Moscow.

[@dashaananlankeshwar5179]

Thank DW for this excellent episode. Although, I have always admired Dr. Merkel as a visionary leader and a true statesman but after watching this episode, my love and respect increased many folds today. 🇩🇪🇩🇪❤️❤️❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳. Love from India.

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[@KackWuerstchen]

@janina kubelka yh, the negativeness against her especially since the refugee crisis & corona crisis is more than sad. But that were just the loud people which attracted naive people. I will miss her even though i dont agree much with the cdu politics. She wasnt only the 'Mutti' of Germany, for me she was kinda the Mutti of the world. Definetly big steps to fit in for the upcoming german politics & chancellor. Lets hope for the best, those politicians who beat most on the cdu/spd politics can now show how good they really are (i wont count afd bc fuck them anyways). Interesting times for sure. Greets from Rheinland-Pfalz :)

[@KackWuerstchen]

very true

[@jeanettedavies8665]

Angela she is an angel on earth doing Gods work.

[@emmausmwale5752]

Like her name she is an angel who opened German to refugees when the whole world never welcomed them.She is kind,calm and full of wisdom.Her service to Africa is deep,we are humbled as Africans to have lived during her reign.We are grateful to the Germans for their warm hearts and hospitality to all the refugees and the financial aid they give to the world without condition.We have nothing to pay for your sacrifices except for God to bless you beautiful country in every endeavor so that you prosper more.Thankyou Angela,Thankyou,DW TV and the peoples of federal republic of German.

[@johndowling5336]

Total respect Mrs Merkel, thank you for the foresight of reason.

[@jennifersmith5609]

hallo guten morgen wie geht es dir und ich wünsche dir einen schönen tag genieße alles

[@danielgutierrez1937]

A NAME SUITED FOR HER AN ANGEL IN TIMES OF CRISIS IF ONLY WE ALL HAVE ALEADER LIKE HER WHAT A PEACEFUL WORLD IT WOULD BE ,😍😍😍

[@BoomBraids]

Her time in office shows a strong person with a heart. An empath, unlike her warmongering male counterparts in the UK , USA & EU She sets the gold standard for good leadership values, I admire her.

[@olivero.1877]

She was a gift to this country in a world full of impulsive leaders and I miss her already

[@santiagomedinas266]

She is a scientist and problem solver, if we have more people like that in the power, this world for sure will be a less sh***** than is today....

[@malamutmadre4930]

kanclerzem była . A prezydent to inna osoba

[@definitely-not-daniel]

Regardless of people’s criticisms she is by all means loved and seen by many Europeans in many countries as the grandma of Europe.

[@janinevernon9561]

I so love the fact she was always in the center. Very respectful gesture by her peers!

[@suiabouceesay3168]

A woman with a doctorate in physics has to be very smart. She’s engineer and a scientist, so risk and crisis management gotta be top notch.

[@lunafringe10]

a doctorate in the GDR is worth just a college degree in West Germany,

[@lunafringe10]

she created one crisis after another. She apologized for 2015, and carried on. Total communist liar

[@danieldusentrieb5679]

At the time she got the Dr. degree she was already of a superior political cadres. Imagine that Professors who should object to the conferring of doctoral degrees. They would have to sweep the court of the university from now on.

[@jenshoefer7944]

Her risk management was abysmal though, perfectly administering the status quo yet lacking completely the vision and entrepreneurship to lead Germany into the next decade

[@kevinrandalrulach]

Nice documentary. Thanks for sharing :-)

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@beatrizmunguia8316]

Marvelous bright lady, a great politician for leading and trading peacefully with no western prejudice .

[@strangefruitlovex]

How is Ukraine going for Germany

[@jennifersmith5609]

hallo guten morgen wie geht es dir und ich wünsche dir einen schönen tag genieße alles

[@ahg2811]

Excellent journalism DW! Great job!

[@GS-uy4xo]

If we have any great leaders - now is the time for them to come forward; the planet needs you to be truly great.

[@FabAgainOver50]

But know this...if you come forward, expect to be smeared and vilified and slandered by the big money interests. The trouble is that the big money interests will spend whatever it takes to convince the masses, and they usually succeed. Here in the uk, the so called elites have been oppressing the rest of us for 1000 yrs...same everywhere

[@jhhwanghwang888]

The BOOK. THE BIBLE. GOD RIGHTEOUSNESS. THE CORE Values must be GOD'S. ENGLISH ALWAYS Absolutely Racists, Against ASIANS, AFRICANS and INDIANS. UNLIKE CANADIANS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. Unlike the Romans, Only one class of Roman Citizenship in the Roman Empire. Hong Kongers were not British citizens. Colonialism Destroyed Africa and Asia. The English Speaking Colonialism kept the whole World apart. Football against Soccer. Cricket against Everything. . Tennis Against Table tennis. Afghani Loyalty forgotten. The Greatest Hypocrisy must be Stopped.

[@boysiedent6165]

D3D was asleep at the time!

[@jonasdauerbrenner6432]

the point where the world knew that merkel doesnt play around was when putin wanted to show dominance and sent his dog well aware that merkel is afraid of dogs. and she just sat there, smiled and showed no weakness or fear, 10:17 . she is a remarkable woman, no matter whether you agree with her politics or not

[@AllemoegenLudwig]

Outstanding documentary! Thank you

[@manchesterunited8390]

She single handedly transformed Germany into Germanistan 😂🤣😂

[@nicksonofmine]

She will always stand as one of the best leaders that reached out on the international political scene.

[@jansegal6687]

no she stands out because she committed high treason through energy policy that are ruining life of german workers and businesses alike

[@Norpan506]

All my friends from Germany hate her fucking guts. You have no clue what you are talking about.

[@hashemfromthelandofophir3670]

@@Norpan506 she's a traitor to all Europeans by adopting millions of economic refugees (like what Obama did during his 2 terms)...which resulted in rising crime rates...

[@maeryn4200]

@@Norpan506 German here. Can confirm. She has done enough damage to Europe and Germany!

[@Norpan506]

@@hashemfromthelandofophir3670 In Sweden all polititian are talking about putting them behind bars (another burden on the tax-payers). But they don't really have any solutions. They pretend that the next generation of refugees will act according to the law, while they are being placed in ghettos.

[@adrienyo6124]

Hard to watch but it lights up the room

[@detectiveofmoneypolitics]

Economic investigator Frank G Melbourne Australia is following this very informative content cheers Frank 😊

[@64mustangfan]

DW has become my refuge for good, unbiased and honest journalism. Thank you for your truthfullness and integrity. Love from New Zealand.

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@jirikrajnak9047]

It's neither one of those things. DW definitely is biased, selective and sensationlist, just not as in-your-face as other outlets.

[@EWAMILENAP]

Subscribed after watching this documentary👍👌👏

[@jennifersmith5609]

hallo guten morgen wie geht es dir und ich wünsche dir einen schönen tag genieße alles

[@vitor8368]

Incredible documentary! You probably already noticed, but there's an audio superposition mistake at 1:22:50..

[@osb1945]

Dw always giving us good documentaries

[@marthamuterperel123]

Thanks a million DW!!! Thrilling film about strong, competent and charming woman! We will miss you, Angela❤️

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@thelmabelda5447]

Add to the Charm is undoubtedly a Beautiful, Lovely, Woman... Easy on the eye😍🤗🌹🌹🌹

[@Saiputera]

Merkel's overrated! She cause the 2015 refug crisis LMAO 😂

[@howardchew2843]

It would be extremely helpful if you could identify all speakers with caption for your viewers.

[@howardchew2843]

Ok. No identification of speakers at the beginning. The problem is rectified later on in the documentary.

[@user-in1gn6fw2eab]

People thinking DW is for free while the germans paying 18€ per household per month for it 😐

[@chachichachi3557]

Normally it should be only in german so haters do not comment their shit while germans pay

[@bellablock5864]

Mrs Merkel has my deepest respect. If economies, especially money, didn't have the saying worldwide, she could have achieved much more. But she could not do or change all. She did far more than others.

[@kayakingirl7252]

We ( Americans) need to finally elect a female President- the ones we've been electing have, well, you know 😭😭

[@danieldusentrieb5679]

Well, but all these mild donations she could spend while german people have to work hard, their tax burden easily amounts up to 80%, their retirement pay is extremely low and the statuatory retirement age actually is with the age of 65 years and will continuosly increase for coming generations mos tof these regulations are merits due to "Mutti Merkel"

[@annalisa14]

@@kayakingirl7252 yes Sara. I’ve been working toward that since before Geraldine Ferraro. And I remind people frequently about Shirley Chisholm. Do you know her history??

[@strangefruitlovex]

economies yea Russian oil she did so right

[@lolisanam]

Wonderful film 😍thanks for your efforts to put all traces of one the strongest global leaders in one place, bravo 👏👏🙏🏼

[@segniw2]

People in 2021 are still have no idea how amazing documentaries can be. People are really still sleeping on documentaries.

[@JORDANMARC1]

Amazing lady a true leader and a true advocate of the people wish England had half the skills she has

[@davegl9305]

you just want more social benefits

[@acidtechno]

00:50 she definitely got the Ukraine and Russia together 2022 , such diplomatic reasoning. 👏 👏 👏 bravo , World in flames. 💥💥💯✌

[@jeveux6797]

excellent, thank you

[@emcee1337]

the irony of a turkish ex pm talking about democracy

[@Saiputera]

Merkel in power for 15years. That democracy?? LMAO

[@emcee1337]

@@Saiputera erm, yes. the process is called election. we just did so yesterday and her party lost bigly ;)

[@cozy-edits]

@@Saiputera yup, I thought the same thing .... Germany is still owned by the banks!

[@fernandomelo2816]

The important documentary for understand the polítical issues. Congratulation!

[@danielkiriri7111]

Very educative master peace

[@geopolitics94]

Love these documentaries from 🇹🇿

[@RobertoJose1982]

Un ejemplo a seguir para todos, gracias DW saludos desde Costa Rica. Muy especial los comentarios de otros politicos, ella es una santa persona.

[@luizmt2]

Danke schön, Mutti für alles! Wir schaffen das!

[@michaelseldon3815]

but thank you DW this is such a great documentary

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@dragonbelly7028]

She is so inspiring, great and a smart scientist and a leader. She is a great example of why we need scientists to lead this world.

[@TKUA11]

She looks like an evil villain to me

[@dragonbelly7028]

@@TKUA11 I'd say never judge a book by it's cover, and I'd recommend you to look into people actions and intentions rather their appearances. Like Elon Musk vs Jeff Bezos. You'd see someone who care for our climate and another who careless.

[@AbdulaiMohammedSadat]

Rather, why we need more women to lead the world

[@dragonbelly7028]

​@@AbdulaiMohammedSadat I agree and I think diplomatic, scientific , environmental, linguistic, economic, social, political, decision making and inclusive background matter more to me than the president's gender.

[@Adrian-pp6qy]

scientist lol That's a good one. Rothschild maggot. hope she meets her creator soon.

[@sohaibshehzad2052]

The wisest, most measured, most successful & most influential female leader of the 21st century (BY FAR). She is truly adorable. Nicely made, very objective documentary. Took 2 days to watch it.

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@EWAMILENAP]

Brilliant comment👌

[@lunakick12]

Mad mad mad respect for this leader! I’ve always admired her! Love from the Philippines. --

[@sinnceer_era]

🙏🏾✌🏾🐜Integrity, Duty and Honor, Excellence In All We Do🙏🏾✌🏾🐜Great Spirit Bless Us All🙏🏾✌🏾🐜

[@sravantinku1500]

I learned a lot. Quality of content is highly Precious.

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@RochusMr]

Truth be told. @DW you are masters at documentaries. Thanks so much for this. Some of us had given up on MSM, but we find solace in your work. Keep it up. Very balanced reporting 💯💐

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[@shazmosushi]

@@DWDocumentary There is an audio editing mistake at 1:22:46 when Niall Ferguson speaks

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi @shazmosushi, thanks a lot for pointing this out. We apologize for the mistake and any inconvenience caused!

[@saudkb]

An excellent documentary

[@christophersimonlkw]

This woman was partly responsible for creating these crises in the first place. For this and for many other national and international political disasters. Greetz from Ger.

[@warsamefarah7848]

I never been in Europe but working with International NGO as Aid worker. imagine , for the last 3yrs was coordinating several projects from different donors like UK(DIFID) US and Germany. Most of the donors made budget reductions but the German still planned other developmental budget to the developing countries! I think it’s the hardworking of this lady!

[@swanpride]

Self interest. We don't want people leaving their country, because than they become our problem. Foreign aid is cheaper.

[@kratzmattenkatze8688]

The German government does one thing best: giving away tax money abroad and generally burning money, while the retirement age for Germans continues to rise and pensions are getting worse and worse.

[@karenquehl6869]

What an incredible woman. So many accomplishments. Thank you for this incredible documentary on a life worth lived.

[@chloejade9967]

Great Doc as always DW .continue the good job and grateful to have the opportunity to watch and learn on so many topics. Also very nice to see DW replying to comments.

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@shruthithomas9154]

Very elaborate and insightful!

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[@markmcculloch2570]

DW another brilliant doc. 🤙🏻

[@MrAaaaazzzzz00009999]

comments on any videos regarding politics are always so weird. either unecessarily aggressive, conspiratorial, formal, or just flat praise. no personality, as if everyone here is regurgitating some political ideology they hold rather than voicing their opinions.

[@mgnchase849]

I absolutely agree. It's like people now a days just do what they are told whilst thinking they have free thought and choice.

[@87mrreynolds]

Well I agree there is to much hated in politics theses days absolutely the safety of females not to be sexually abused just because they are walking the streets this I will compromise on

[@tahersharaf5755]

U look like a strong lady with kind heart I hope you do the goodness not only for your people But remember sometimes goodness could be a risk And if you already to take arisk you are ready to become true leader I just watch you on TV and KZbin but I feel that you could be good one maybe yes maybe no who knows

[@mores1985]

The correct movie title about this woman: Navigating Europe into a crisis.

[@magdaty1815]

I think there is a mistake in the title, shouldn't it be - navigating world to a crisis ????

[@nielssterk2957]

Wrong title, NEVER WASTE A GOOD CRISIS Is more appropiate in this case.

[@Siel-bm7gx]

What's makes you say that?

[@ying_xuan_natalietan3606]

I love her saying that charisma and charm does not get you far but it is down to your decisions and actions. Too bad politicians these days don't get that all talk no action to deliver their promises.