19

Aug

Germany, Hungary to mark end of the Iron Curtain

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will welcome German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the city of Sopron Monday to commemorate a pivotal moment in the fall of the Iron Curtain in…

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18

Aug

Boris Johnson to meet Macron and Merkel in attempt to break Brexit impasse

Boris Johnson is expected to make a diplomatic dash to meet Emmanuel Macron in Paris and Angela Merkel in Berlin early next week as he seeks to break the Brexit…

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16

Aug

Merkel calls for restarting EU migrant rescue mission, emphasizes need to fix root cause of migration

Several months after the EU's migrant rescue mission in the Mediterranean was suspended, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for the operation to be resumed once more. The operation was…

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31

Jul

New German law to target money laundering in property market

Germany's government is unveiling a new law aimed at combating money laundering in the real estate sector. It's estimated that billions in illegal earnings are funnelled into the German property…

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21

Jul

Italy should clear up whether Salvini’s Lega got Russian kickbacks from oil deals – Merkel

Italy should clear up whether the nationalist League party sought or received funding from Russia, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Friday. "Clarification is up to Italy," she said. "I think that…

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21

Jul

Cartoon – Merkel’s health scares…

Concern is growing over the Chancellor's health after a series of shaking spells. The German leader has suffered three bouts of uncontrolled shaking recently while standing at public ceremonies. It's…

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10

Jul

Angela Merkel suffers third shaking bout in less than a month

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been seen shaking in public for the third time in less than a month. Merkel's body shook as she stood outside with Finnish PM Antti…

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04

Jul

Political storm in Germany over choice of von der Leyen for European Commission chief

The nomination of German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen as new European Commission chief has sparked fresh tensions within Chancellor Angela Merkel's fragile coalition that threatened to split her…

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02

Jul

Jeremy Hunt claims that Merkel assured him, she will look at his plan to strike new Brexit deal if he becomes PM

Jeremy Hunt has told Sky News he has won assurances from Germany's Angela Merkel to "look at" his plan to strike a new Brexit deal if he becomes prime minister.…

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29

Jun

I have nothing special to report on my health – Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday said she had "nothing special to report" about her health. Merkel was seen shaking at two separate public events — during a state visit…

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20

Jun

For Europe’s relevance, Merkel should be next EU council president – Sigmar Gabriel

Former German Social Democrat leader Sigmar Gabriel is in favor of Chancellor Angela Merkel becoming the next European Council president, arguing she would be "the best for this task." "Europe…

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10

Jun

Hunt states Merkel willing to consider renegotiating the Brexit divorce deal

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt told Sky News that German Chancellor Angela Merkel had indicated the EU would be willing to renegotiate the Brexit divorce deal. Hunt, one of nearly…

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04

Jun

Investigations underway as German regional council president shot dead at home

Walter Lübcke the president of the regional council of the central German city of Kassel was found dead in his garden early Sunday morning. He was shot with a short-barreled weapon…

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01

Jun

Cartoon: Weber, No Thank You. – Macron

First published on POLITICO.eu, Belgium, May 25, 2019 | By Rytis Daukantas via Politico

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31

May

Corporate Dispatch End-Of-Day Roundup

Good evening, These are the headlines of the stories which journalists from around the world where working on in the past news cycle, carefully curated by the researchers at CiConsulta…

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31

May

Tear down the walls of ignorance and narrow-mindedness – Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel urged Harvard graduates Thursday to “tear down walls of ignorance and narrow-mindedness” in a speech laced with apparent jibes at Donald Trump and his policies. Though she did…

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31

May

Pompeo starts European visit

Pompeo began a five-day European trip on Friday with a delayed visit to Berlin, where he was expected to press Germany to boost its military spending, avoid dealings with China's…

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17

May

Merkel insists she will be retiring completely from the political scene

  German chancellor Angela Merkel insisted she has no other political ambitions once her mandate expires. Merkel told a joint news conference with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte,that she would…

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25

Feb

No breakthroughs as May and Merkel discuss Brexit

Theresa May and Angela Merkel held a fresh round of Brexit talks at the EU-Arab League summit Monday — without any new breakthrough emerging. Over breakfast, the U.K. prime minister…

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14

Feb

Matteo Renzi thinks Merkel should be the next EU Council President

Former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who often clashed with Angela Merkel when he was Italy’s prime minister, on matters ranging from fiscal discipline to migration, in a book expected…

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12

Feb

Germany’s new CDU leader distances herself from Merkel’s migration legacy

The new leader of CDU, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, unveiled her plans for a tightening of immigration rules, which is seen as part of a move to distance the party under her…

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11

Jan

Merkel recognises responsibility for WWII crimes committed by Nazis in Greece

Angela Merkel recognized Germany’s responsibility for WW II war crimes committed by the Nazis in Greece during her meeting with the Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Friday. Following her laying a…

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31

Dec

Merkel highlights difficult national and international year in her New Year message

In her traditional New Year's address, Germany's chancellor first directs her words at the people in her own country: "Dear fellow citizens." Yet these words should also be listened to attentively…

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28

Dec

Russia dismisses calls by Germany and France for the immediate and unconditional release of 24 Ukrainian sailors detained by Russia

Update : Russia on Saturday dismissed a statement by the leaders of France and Germany accusing it of using military force and carrying out illegitimate checks on Ukrainian vessels in…

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07

Dec

Merkel bids farewell to CDU

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has given an emotional farewell speech to her ruling Christian Democrats (CDU), as she steps down as party leader. In her final speech as party chair…

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01

Dec

Merkel mourns Bush

Angela Merkel said Saturday she was mourning former U.S. President George H.W. Bush, recalling that his support for German unification was crucial both for her country and for her own political…

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30

Nov

Merkel will miss G20 summit opening after her plane is forced to land after serious malfunction

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will miss the opening of the G20 summit in Argentina after her plane was forced to land shortly after leaving Berlin. According to BBC, her office says…

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24

Sep

Angela Merkel admits mistake in handling Maaßen’s case

The German government’s coalition partners agreed Sunday to move the head of the domestic intelligence agency to a new position with the same pay grade after facing a backlash over their…

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18

Sep

Germany’s domestic intelligence chief told to quit

As expected, Germany's domestic intelligence chief, Hans-Georg Maassen, has been told to quit and move to a senior post at the interior ministry. The government's decision came amid a furore…

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30

Aug

Merkel’s visit to West Africa

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Senegal Wednesday, at the start of a West African tour, with Berlin hoping that development of the continent will help stem migration and boost…

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26

Aug

Merkel says EU should achieve set targets rather than change aims in emissions reduction

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is making clear that she opposes setting new, more ambitious European emissions reduction targets for 2030. She says the continent needs to concentrate on fulfilling the…

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21

Jul

Saturday Morning Briefing

Good morning, From Malta to Kazakistan via Italy, to the UK and Brussels, from Libya to Singapore and our obvious stop in the US our morning briefing presents you how…

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20

Jul

It’s legitimate for Europe to find a role of its own in the world – Angela Merkel

DW: In her yearly meet-the-press session before her summer vacation, Angela Merkel put forward the European Union as an example of cooperation and multilateralism. While reaffirming the centrality of Germany's trans-Atlantic…

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12

Jul

Merkel responds to Trump’s comment about captivated Germany

CNN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel appeared to hit back at US President Donald Trump's claim that "Germany is a captive of Russia" by drawing on her own upbringing in Soviet-controlled East Germany. "I wanted to…

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10

Jul

Senior ministers and Merkel endorse May

Reuters: British Prime Minister Theresa May won the support of senior ministers and an endorsement from Europe's most powerful leader, Angela Merkel, on Tuesday, surviving the explosive resignations of two top…

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05

Jul

Brexit on top of Agenda in summit between Merkel and May

BBC: Theresa May has said she hopes her cabinet will be able to "discuss and decide on a substantive way forward" on Brexit at their crucial Friday awayday. The UK prime…

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05

Jul

Merkel’s meeting with Orban described as a sign of ‘new winds blowing in Europe’ though evident differences on views on issue of migration

Euronews/ AFP:  In a joint press conference following the talks, divisions between the pair were clear. Orban argued that closing borders was the only way to deal with migration. "If the…

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02

Jul

Political crisis in Germany

Euronews/DW: German Interior Minister and CSU party leader Horst Seehofer has offered to leave his posts over the Chancellor’s asylum policy, according to party sources. The conservative Bavarian Christian Social…

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29

Jun

EU Summit – Angela Merkel Comments

In comments reported by Euronews, Angela Merkel said "Overall, after an intensive discussion on the most challenging theme for the European Union, namely migration, it is a good signal that…

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28

Jun

Italy stalls EU leaders’ summit

Financial Times:  Italy has stalled an EU leaders’ summit until a deal is reached on migration — a dramatic escalation of tensions at a gathering that could decide German chancellor Angela Merkel’s fate.…

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25

Jun

Eu Migration Summit

An emergency mini summit Sunday of EU leaders seeking a common solution on migration yielded a breakthrough, of sorts: a general agreement to stop seeking an overall, common solution. It…

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19

Jun

Merkel and Macron agree to open a new chapter in European Union relations

Germany and France have agreed to "open a new chapter" in European Union relations, after Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron met to finalise plans for sweeping reforms of…

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16

Jun

CDU senior leaders close ranks around Merkel, as Chancellor faces revolt

FT:  Senior leaders of Germany’s ruling Christian Democratic Union sought to close ranks around Angela Merkel on Friday as the chancellor continued her high-stakes feud with the CDU’s Bavarian sister…

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15

Jun

In Germany, CDU deny report on mediation for migration policy compromise with CSU

DW: Members of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats have denied a report that Wolfgang Schäuble was asked to step in and mediate a migration policy compromise with the Bavarian CSU. Politicians…

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10

Jun

One photo – Different Perspectives – One message

G7 leaders share their ' point of view' of the famous G7 photo on their Instagram profile. Here is how it looks.

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10

Jun

Sunday Morning Review

Good morning, Today's morning brief is mainly focused on the latest developments at international level, especially in view of the chaotic situation after the G7 meeting. The underlying currents, the…

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09

Jun

G7 For a President who uses Twitter there’s a Chancellor who uses Instagram

German Chancellor Angela Merkel shared this photo on her Instagram Account. The post said "Zweiter Tag des G7-Gipfels in Kanada: spontane Beratung am Rande der offiziellen Tagesordnung. --- Day two…

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05

Jun

Angela Merkel under pressure in view of migration agency scandal

Press TV reports that German Chancellor Angela Merkel has come under pressure at home over what is deemed to be a growing scandal related to the country’s migration agency, which is…

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29

May

Netanyahu to meet Macron and Merkel

The Israeli's Prime Minister’s Office said Netanyahu will fly to Germany on June 4 to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel, before traveling later that day to France for talks with…

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19

May

Angela Merkel and Vladimir Putin meet

Germany has a strategic interest in good relations with Russia. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said this following meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meetings focused on Syria, the conflict…

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13

May

Angela Merkel – “We need to look beyond our boundary to give Europe a soul”

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has received the "Lamp of Peace," a Catholic award for seeking the peaceful coexistence of peoples. Also visiting Assisi, Italy, was its last recipient, Colombian President…

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12

May

There is no willingness from the US to take the position of its allies seriously

Transatlantic relations have "already been damaged for some time", and Germany, although ready for dialogue, is "ready for a fight" for its positions . German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas told…

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11

May

Macron awarded Charlemagne Prize; refers to Brexit and Italian elections as European traumas

The situation in the Middle East, relations with the United States, but above all the state of the European Union were the main themes that emerged during a meeting between Emmanuel…

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30

Apr

May, Merkel and Macron discuss the Iranian nuclear deal, US trade tariffs and the E3

A series of phone calls between German Chancellor Angela Merkel, English Prime Minister Theresa May and French President Emmanuel Macron, over the weekend, ended with an agreement about the importance…

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26

Apr

Macron’s evolution towards becoming a global leader

There was a lot of anticipation for the visit of the French President to the United States. A lot of column inches and words have been said on what was…

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22

Apr

Andrea Nahles elected as Germany’s SPD leader

Andrea Nahles is the new leader of the German Social Democrat Party.  Her election on Sunday, also means the election of the first female leader in the party’s 155-year history.…

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