Angela Merkel (former Chancellor of Germany)

Angela Merkel - former Chancellor of Germany

Today marks one of my greatest successes so far, as I finally got to meet Angela Merkel, who served as chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. Merkel also previously served as leader of the opposition from 2002 to 2005 and as leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) from 2000 to 2018. Being the first female chancellor of Germany, she was often referred to as the most powerful woman in the world.

Therefore, I was very excited when I heard that Merkel would be attending the 77th anniversary of the "Süddeutsche Zeitung", one of Germany's most important newspapers. Among the guests also were Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder and former Minister-President Edmund Stoiber. 
I arrived about half an hour early at the Gärtnerplatztheater in Munich, where the anniversary was celebrated. As I was waiting for Merkel, the square in front of the theatre was slowly filling up with guests greeting each other and having conversations.

When a small motorcade finally pulled up at the side entrance of the theatre, Merkel stepped out of her car and was greeted by Minister-President Markus Söder. Quickly, a crowd of journalists, bodyguards and curious spectators began to form around them. 
However, Merkel still took her time to pose for selfies and she kindly signed my photo, when I had made my way through the crowd.

That was the first time I have ever met a world leader, but it sure was a very exciting experience and I hope more will follow. Great success!

Merkel signing my photo