Freedom

Freiheit (2024) is the autobiography of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, which she wrote three years after leaving office. In it, Merkel looks back on her life and offers a glimpse into a slice of contemporary events and political history.

• Anyone interested in contemporary history
• Fans and critics of Angela Merkel
• People who want to learn more about democracies and dictatorships

Angela Merkel, who holds a PhD in physics, transitioned into politics after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Merkel became Germany’s first female chancellor in 2005, serving for 16 years as a pragmatic and steadfast leader who shaped Europe through crises such as the Eurozone debt turmoil, the migration crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic.