These are the women leaders of Europe today - from Chancellor Merkel who has held the fort since 2005 (14 years of service) to President Zuzana Čaputová who was just elected in 15 June 2019. These women have overcome plenty to take over positions previously held by men and have shown themselves to be as competent.

For the global list 2019 Aspiring Youths to Astute Stateswomen: Women Leaders Who Rose to the Top in their Countries, click on the list below: