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Angela Merkel unveils official portrait at German chancellery

Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has officially unveiled her portrait, which will now join the collection of her predecessors at the chancellery building in Berlin.

By Europa Express 1 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET Updated 1 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET

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Core Briefing: Angela Merkel unveils official portrait at German chancellery
Strategic Context: Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has officially unveiled her portrait, which will now join the collection of her predecessors at the chancellery building in Berlin.
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Former German chancellor Angela Merkel unveiled her official portrait on Tuesday. The painting is set to hang in the German chancellery in Berlin alongside the portraits of her male predecessors. The announcement was reported by The Local.

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