"Forbes" list again elect Merkel most powerful woman in the world

The U.S. magazine "Forbes" German Chancellor Angela Merkel has once again named the most powerful woman in the world. Thus leads the CDU politician on the list for the second year in a row. Previously, "Forbes" they elected in 2006 and 2009 in the first place. The other podium places, remain unchanged: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reached the second, the Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in third. In fifth dashed Jill Abramson, editor of the "New York Times". The list reflects the view of the "Forbes" the editorial influence of women reflected in political, economic, technical and social areas. Other criteria include community involvement, but also the income.