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Merkel’s party chief wants quick decision on chancellor candidate as pressure mounts

Reuters News ServiceApril 11, 2021

By Reuters News ServiceApril 11, 20210211

By Madeline Chambers The head of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives, who wants to be their next candidate for chancellor in a September election, said...

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Merkel to discuss tighter lockdown with German states on Sunday

Reuters News ServiceDecember 12, 2020

By Reuters News ServiceDecember 12, 20200625

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will discuss with state leaders on Sunday tightening lockdown restrictions to stem a rise in coronavirus infections, with school and shop...

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Anastasiades briefs Merkel on sidelines of EU summit

Peter MichaelJuly 18, 2020July 18, 2020

By Peter MichaelJuly 18, 2020July 18, 202001935

President Nicos Anastasiades on Saturday briefed German Chancellor Angela Merkel about continued Turkish violations in Cyprus exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Government spokesman Kyriacos Kousios said...

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Cyprus among countries considered safe for German tourists, Merkel says (Updated)

Source: Cyprus News AgencyJune 4, 2020June 4, 2020

By Source: Cyprus News AgencyJune 4, 2020June 4, 202001944

Cyprus is among the countries considered to be safe destinations for German citizens, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday, during an extensive telephone conversation...

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Merkel urges Germans to show resilience for long-haul coronavirus battle

Reuters News ServiceApril 23, 2020

By Reuters News ServiceApril 23, 20200392

Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans on Thursday to show endurance and discipline to get through the coronavirus pandemic that is “still at the beginning”, and called for...

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President calls on Merkel to pressure Erdogan over drilling

Evie AndreouJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 2020

By Evie AndreouJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 202001248

President Nicos Anastasiades on Thursday asked German Chancellor Angela Merkel to convey his Turkish counterpart the message that Ankara needs to immediately stop her illegal...

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Merkel expresses concern over Turkey’s activities

Source: Cyprus News AgencyOctober 11, 2019October 11, 2019

By Source: Cyprus News AgencyOctober 11, 2019October 11, 20190352

German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her concern over Turkish activities in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the need for international law to prevail, during...

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Merkel’s health is a private matter, Germans say after shaking bouts

Reuters News ServiceJuly 13, 2019

By Reuters News ServiceJuly 13, 20190312

Most Germans believe Angela Merkel’s health is a private matter, a poll showed on Saturday, after the chancellor suffered the latest in a series of...

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Merkel ally Schaeuble says her CDU could govern alone if SPD quits coalition

Reuters News ServiceJuly 8, 2019

By Reuters News ServiceJuly 8, 20190312

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative alliance could rule alone if their Social Democrat (SPD) coalition partners quit the government, said former finance minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, who...

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Germany’s Merkel seen shaking for second time (V)

Reuters News ServiceJune 27, 2019

By Reuters News ServiceJune 27, 20190410

BERLIN, June 27 (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel was seen shaking as she met President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday, her second such bout within...

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Migration pushes German population to recordof 83m

Reuters News ServiceJanuary 25, 2019January 25, 2019

By Reuters News ServiceJanuary 25, 2019January 25, 20190104

Germany’s population last year reached a record high of 83 million people due to positive net migration that easily offset a chronic deficit in births,...

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Merkel to press Greece on reforms during rare Athens visit

Reuters News ServiceJanuary 9, 2019

By Reuters News ServiceJanuary 9, 20190107

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will urge Greece to press on with tough economic reforms and maintain strict fiscal discipline when she visits Athens on Thursday...

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After delaying Brexit vote, May looks set to face leadership challenge

Reuters News ServiceDecember 11, 2018December 11, 2018

By Reuters News ServiceDecember 11, 2018December 11, 20180190

By Costas Pitas and Michelle Martin An attempt to oust British Prime Minister Theresa May looked to be gathering momentum on Tuesday, a day...

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Merkel protege seeks to unite German CDU after divisive leadership battle

Reuters News ServiceDecember 8, 2018

By Reuters News ServiceDecember 8, 20180155

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, the new leader of Chancellor Angela Merkel‘s Christian Democrats, sought to bind the party together after a divisive leadership battle by promoting a rival’s...

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German CDU elects Kramp-Karrenbauer as new party leader

Reuters News ServiceDecember 7, 2018

By Reuters News ServiceDecember 7, 20180103

Germany’s Christian Democrats elected Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer on Friday to replace Angela Merkel as party leader, a decision that moves her into pole position to succeed...

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Merkel steps down as CDU party leader

Reuters News ServiceDecember 7, 2018

By Reuters News ServiceDecember 7, 20180103

Angela Merkel bowed out as leader of her Christian Democrats on Friday with an emotional speech to her conservative party as it met to pick...

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Merkel’s potential successor questions sacrosanct asylum pledge

Reuters News ServiceNovember 22, 2018November 22, 2018

By Reuters News ServiceNovember 22, 2018November 22, 20180112

A conservative running to succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel as head of their party has raised an outcry by questioning Germany’s constitutional guarantee of asylum that...

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Germany’s Merkel calls for a European Union military

Reuters News ServiceNovember 13, 2018

By Reuters News ServiceNovember 13, 20180124

German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Tuesday for an integrated European Union military, echoing language used by French President Emmanuel Macron last week which irritated...

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German spy chief attacks ‘naive’ left, reopens coalition row

Reuters News ServiceNovember 5, 2018

By Reuters News ServiceNovember 5, 20180110

German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer faced calls on Monday to dismiss the outgoing head of domestic intelligence from a new advisory role, after the spy...

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Merkel ally wants tough message on sex crimes for refugees

Reuters News ServiceNovember 1, 2018

By Reuters News ServiceNovember 1, 20180120

Asylum seekers must be taught that Germany has zero tolerance for sex crimes, its migration commissioner said, following widespread shock over the rape of an...