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German parties reach deal for government to end Merkel era

November 24, 2021 8:33 pm

Olaf Scholz, of the centre-left Social Democrats, said he expects that members of the parties will give their blessing to the deal in the next 10 days.

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Decoding Angela Merkel (Part I): The pragmatic physicist who gave Germany the stability it craved

October 06, 2021 3:00 pm

Merkel leaves office as Germany’s second longest serving post-war Chancellor having overseen many defining global and national events during her 16 years in power. This two-part series will dig deep to find out who Merkel is, both the person and the politician.

What does the end of the Merkel era mean for Southeast Asia?

September 15, 2021 8:26 pm

Analysts say that Germany's government has made a pivot towards Southeast Asia during Merkel's last years in power. Some speculate that the next government could trigger a change in Germany's approach to the region.

Merkel, Putin spar over Navalny but vow to maintain dialogue

August 21, 2021 10:41 am

Angela Merkel travelled to Moscow as she is nearing the end of her almost 16-year-long leadership of Germany.

France, Germany drop plans for Russia summit after European Union outcry

June 25, 2021 10:14 am

After US President Joe Biden met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva on June 16, French President Emmanuel Macron said the first EU summit with Putin since January 2014 would be "a dialogue to defend our interests".

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Germany: Angela Merkel's bloc chooses Armin Laschet as candidate to succeed her

April 20, 2021 5:45 pm

Armin Laschet , the governor of Germany's most populous state ,North Rhine-Westphalia and a loyal follower of Angela Merkel has been selected as the Chancellor candidate of Germany's helm.

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German coronavirus aid can't last indefinitely, Angela Merkel warns

December 06, 2020 8:23 am

The German government is set to take on almost €180 billion in debt next year to offset the economic effects of the pandemic. The chancellor has said the money will need to be paid back starting in 2023.

Climate diplomacy is even more fraught in the coronavirus age

April 29, 2020 3:05 pm

As governments prepare to unveil trillion-dollar packages to save and stimulate economies after the virus lockdowns, most officials at the conference spoke about the need to tackle both global health and the climate crisis.

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European Union leaders fail to agree on new 7-year budget

February 22, 2020 11:26 am

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the difference between the member states was too big to compromise on while the EU Council President Charles Michel said: "We need more time."

Germany: Ex-Chancellor Gerhard Schröder accuses Angela Merkel of 'fatal mistakes'

February 12, 2020 3:28 pm

As the leading candidates to replace Angela Merkel jostle for positions, Christian Social Union chief Markus Söder cautioned the sister party, the CDU, against a "total break with the Merkel era.