Herzog pays tribute to Angela Merkel ahead of German elections
Merkel is the first German chancellor to have been born after the Second World War, the first woman to serve in the role, and the third longest-serving chancellor overall.
German Chancellor Merkel stands in front of a book of condolence for former Israeli President Peres in Berlin(photo credit: REUTERS/MICHAEL KAPPELER/POOL)ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
