German law takes precedence over sharia. The full face veil should be banned, wherever legally possible. - Angela Merkel

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German law takes precedence over sharia. The full face veil should be banned, wherever legally possible.

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About Angela Merkel

Angela Dorothea Merkel (born 17 July 1954) is a German retired politician and scientist who served as the chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), she previously served as leader of the Opposition from 2002 to 2005 and as Leader of the Christian Democratic Union from 2000 to 2018. Merkel was the first female chancellor of Germany. During her tenure as Chancellor, Merkel was frequently referred to as the de facto leader of the European Union (EU) and the most powerful woman in the world.

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Also Known As: leader of the free world Madame No
Alternative Names: Angela Dorothea Merkel Angela Kasner Angela Dorothea Kasner

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She shaped modern Great Britain as few have before or since. She was one of the greatest leaders in World politics of her time. The freedom of the individual was at the centre of her beliefs so she recognised very early the power of the movements for freedom in Eastern Europe. And she supported them. I will never forget her contribution in overcoming Europe's partition and the end of the Cold War.

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