yes, students in former DDR studied russian.
Apparently, Ms Merkel does not speak French. In her interviews when visiting France she always speaks through a German interpret.
Chancellor Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel's birth name is Angela Dorothea Kasner.
Angela Merkel is the current Chancellor of Germany, and therefore is famous.
Angela Merkel is the Chancellor, which is equivalent to prime minister.
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Yes, Angela Merkel is fluent in French. She studied the language in school and has used it in various diplomatic encounters and international summits throughout her career as the Chancellor of Germany.
The cast of Wahlarena - Zuschauer fragen Angela Merkel - 2009 includes: Andreas Cichowicz as Himself - Host Angela Merkel as herself
The Merkel never has been born. In fact, the Merkel came from outer space and hided in the DDR until the wall has been fallen.
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Angela Merkel