Angela Merkel
German parties reach coalition deal in principle: sources
World
February 7, 2018
German parties reach coalition deal in principle: sources
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the Social Democrats agreed ‘in principle’ on Wednesday on a coalition deal, sources involved…
Merkel ready for ‘painful compromises’ with coalition deal in sight
World
February 6, 2018
Merkel ready for ‘painful compromises’ with coalition deal in sight
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was ready to make painful compromises to clinch a coalition deal with the Social…
Europe takes center stage in Davos ahead of Trump arrival
World
January 24, 2018
Europe takes center stage in Davos ahead of Trump arrival
It’s day two at the World Economic Forum and there’ll be no escaping Europe. The leaders of France and Germany,…
Merkel still in charge of her future amid impasse in Germany
World
January 18, 2018
Merkel still in charge of her future amid impasse in Germany
Angela Merkel has defied many forecasts of her looming political demise in 12 years as German chancellor. And nearly four…
Merkel’s conservatives, SPD agree German coalition blueprint – sources
World
January 12, 2018
Merkel’s conservatives, SPD agree German coalition blueprint – sources
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) agreed after all-night talks on Friday to a blueprint for…
Angela Merkel optimistic about new ‘grand coalition’ for new era of politics
World
January 8, 2018
Angela Merkel optimistic about new ‘grand coalition’ for new era of politics
Germany’s Angela Merkel has said she is optimistic about forging a deal with the Social Democrats to form a new…
German parties at odds ahead of coalition talks
World
January 2, 2018
German parties at odds ahead of coalition talks
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and Social Democrats (SPD) traded barbs about migration and tax cuts on Tuesday amid mounting questions…
Turkey pushes for normalizing relations with Germany
World
January 1, 2018
Turkey pushes for normalizing relations with Germany
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu announced the push for formal charges against Yucel as he said Germany and Turkey were…
Merkel sees Germany split over pace of social change
World
December 31, 2017
Merkel sees Germany split over pace of social change
Germans have rarely been so divided about the changes taking place in their society, the country’s long-time leader Angela Merkel…
Turkey: Merkel to work for release of EU funds for refugees
World
December 1, 2017
Turkey: Merkel to work for release of EU funds for refugees
Turkish officials say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has held a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel as the two…