Angela Merkel (born 1954) is a German former politician who served as the Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. Merkel may also refer to: Merkel (surname) Merkel (firearms manufacturer) Merkel, Texas, United States See also Flying Merkel, motorcycle by the American company Merkel Merkel cells in the skin Merkel cell cancer, a rare type of cancer Merkel nerve endings, a type of slowly adapting mechanoreceptor in the skin Merkel-Raute, a hand gesture associated with Angela Merkel Merkle (disambiguation)