<P> Since 2004 , Forbes has compiled a list of the 100 most powerful women in the world . It is edited by notable Forbes journalists , including Moira Forbes , and is based on visibility and economic impact . German Chancellor Angela Merkel has remained at the top spot since 2006 , with the brief exception of 2010 where she was temporarily supplanted by the then U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama . </P>
<P> Since 2004 , Forbes has compiled a list of the 100 most powerful women in the world . It is edited by notable Forbes journalists , including Moira Forbes , and is based on visibility and economic impact . German Chancellor Angela Merkel has remained at the top spot since 2006 , with the brief exception of 2010 where she was temporarily supplanted by the then U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama . </P>
most powerful woman in the world by forbes
most powerful woman in the world by forbes
German Chancellor Angela Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel