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Coalition of the reluctant? Germany’s Merz elected chancellor after backbench rebellion

He had the votes, he had a new coalition sealed in writing and ratified by party members, so it seemed like a formality. But Friedrich Merz's lifelong dream of finally becoming German…

3 days ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

Chinese growth beats expectations in first quarter amid German chancellor’s visit

China's National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday that the country's economy grew to the tune of 5.3 percent in the first three months of the year, ahead of economists' expectations. Manufacturing…

1 year ago

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Chancellor Merkel welcomes more multilateralism under Biden

In her first phone call with US President Joe Biden, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said international cooperation was vital to tackling global challenges like the coronavirus pandemic and climate change.…

4 years ago

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Angela Merkel and her view of the world

The chancellor's mandate will soon be drawing to a close. What has she accomplished in her time in office? What does she still want to achieve as head of government? And what…

5 years ago

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Angela Merkel opens International Motor Show with climate warning

The chancellor called on the auto industry to put more effort into research and investment into electric vehicles. Germany's automotive industry chief said more regulations were not the answer to sustainable travel.…

6 years ago

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Germany business chief says Merkel coalition harms firms

Chancellor Angela Merkel has been heavily criticized by the Federation of German Industries. The organization's head stated that her administration had damaged businesses.…

6 years ago

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Angela Merkel advocates longer Brexit extension

In a short parliamentary statement, Chancellor Angela Merkel advocated a longer but flexible extension to the UK's EU exit date. She said this might allow "a little calm" to return the process.…

6 years ago

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Majority of Germans think Chancellor Angela Merkel should serve out her term

A new ARD Deutschlandtrend poll shows most voters feel Merkel's party has been successful in pushing its agenda. A majority also say Germany should use its budget surplus to invest in the…

6 years ago

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Angela Merkel opens Germany-Ukraine forum amid Russia row

The chancellor is set to open a key conference aimed at deepening economic ties between Berlin and Kyiv. Ukraine has suggested that business and security go hand-in-hand, especially when regional tensions are…

6 years ago

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Labour Party supports `People’s Vote’ on Brexit if no new election

U.K. Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell, a Labour Party lawmaker, discusses the right for employees to own stakes in companies, the economy and Brexit. He speaks from the Labour Party's annual conference in…

7 years ago

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Merkel: ‘We determine our policies independently’

Responding to US President Donald Trump's accusation that "Germany is captive to Russia," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that having experienced part of Germany under Soviet control, she is very happy that…

7 years ago

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chancellor

Coalition of the reluctant? Germany’s Merz elected chancellor after backbench rebellion

Chinese growth beats expectations in first quarter amid German chancellor’s visit

Chancellor Merkel welcomes more multilateralism under Biden

Angela Merkel and her view of the world

Angela Merkel opens International Motor Show with climate warning

Germany business chief says Merkel coalition harms firms

Angela Merkel advocates longer Brexit extension

Majority of Germans think Chancellor Angela Merkel should serve out her term

Angela Merkel opens Germany-Ukraine forum amid Russia row

Labour Party supports `People’s Vote’ on Brexit if no new election

Merkel: ‘We determine our policies independently’

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