Germany’s Merkel says EU price crisis must not get in the way of energy transition
The measures the European Union’s member states take to mitigate the energy price crisis must not go at the cost of the transition to renewable energies, German...
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Merkel and Pope discuss climate change in farewell visit
Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday the response to climate change would require a radical change in how people live as she met...
Merkel’s party chief wants quick decision on chancellor candidate as pressure mounts
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...
Merkel to discuss tighter lockdown with German states on Sunday
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...
Anastasiades briefs Merkel on sidelines of EU summit
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...
Cyprus among countries considered safe for German tourists, Merkel says (Updated)
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...
Merkel urges Germans to show resilience for long-haul coronavirus battle
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...
President calls on Merkel to pressure Erdogan over drilling
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...
Merkel expresses concern over Turkey’s activities
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...
Merkel’s health is a private matter, Germans say after shaking bouts
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...
Merkel ally Schaeuble says her CDU could govern alone if SPD quits coalition
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...
Germany’s Merkel seen shaking for second time (V)
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...
Migration pushes German population to recordof 83m
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,...
Merkel to press Greece on reforms during rare Athens visit
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...
After delaying Brexit vote, May looks set to face leadership challenge
By Costas Pitas and Michelle Martin An attempt to oust British Prime Minister Theresa May looked to be gathering momentum on Tuesday, a day...
Merkel protege seeks to unite German CDU after divisive leadership battle
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...
German CDU elects Kramp-Karrenbauer as new party leader
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...
Merkel steps down as CDU party leader
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...
Merkel’s potential successor questions sacrosanct asylum pledge
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...
Germany’s Merkel calls for a European Union military
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...