Forbes Names Angela Merkel 'Most Powerful Woman'

Her work is done.

German chancellor Angela Merkel can breathe easy — Forbes has announced that she matters. The magazine’s annual “100 Most Powerful Women in the World” list has Merkel earning the top spot, followed by Hillary ClintonMelinda GatesJanet Yellen and Mary Barra.

Oprah was the highest ranking woman in the media category, at 12. She was followed by Anna Wintour (28), Bonnie Hammer (52) and Donna Langley (58).

For more on Forbes’ Most Powerful Women list, click through.

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