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    Gender parity in Germany: How much did Merkel pave the way?

    by Lenora Chu Jan 07, 2022 4 minutes

    Angela Merkel, the former German chancellor, refused to call herself a feminist. But after stepping down last year following 16 years in power, it’s now clear her strongest legacy might be the path she’s paved for other women.

    Chancellor Olaf Scholz has appointed eight women to his Cabinet, including the key positions of foreign affairs, security, and defense in Europe’s powerhouse economy. That makes the gender balance in his cabinet exactly 50-50.

    “We’re sure it’s the right thing to do ... that represents the society in which we live, in which men and women each make up half of the population

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