Angela merkel has often been called the most powerful woman in the world. why?
a. she controls germany's finances.
b. she is prime minister of the most powerful country in the european union.
c. she controls the largest stockpile of arms in europe.
d. she determined the eu's policy on refugees.

The correct answer is B) She is Prime Minister of the most powerful country in the European Union.

Angela Merkel has been called the most powerful woman in the world because She is Prime Minister of the most powerful country in the European Union.

Angela Merkel has so much power. She is a brilliant woman that has ruled Germany very successfully during difficult economic times in the European Union. She was key in sorting out the economic problems in Europe derived from the crisis in Greece or Spain. As the first woman to elected Chancellor of Germany, she has shown the right kind of leadership in politics, where most of the Presidents and Prime Ministers are men.