7 October 2021 | German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel will receive an honorary doctorate from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology in a ceremony set for Oct. 10, 2021, in Jerusalem, Israel.
Chancellor Merkel, who is visiting Israel (after postponing her August 2021 visit), will be awarded for her continuous and steadfast support of the State of Israel; her unwavering fight against antisemitism and racism; her strong support of science and education, and particularly of scientific collaboration between Germany and Israel; and for her exemplary leadership, wisdom, and humanity.
