German Chancellor Angela Merkel appeals to the public spirit in her own country and evokes the idea of a stronger EU in her New Year's address. Her answer to international crises: greater responsibility for Germany.

What to make of Angela Merkel's successor as CDU leader?

The chancellor told her Russian counterpart that measures needed to be taken to ensure "smooth passage" through the Kerch Strait. But stopping conflict in the Sea of Azov wasn't the only thing the two leaders discussed.

Angela Merkel takes her leave as conservative party head.

In Bavaria, Merkel's conservative sister party CSU lost its absolute majority after six decades of dominance.

What does Turkish President Erdogan want from Germany and Angela Merkel? People in Istanbul share their views on Turkey’s currency crisis and Erdogan’s visit to Berlin.

What German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, told Buhari.

Nigerian government welcomes Germany Chancellor, Angela Merkel, with pomp.

Nigeria's Buhari greets Merkel ahead of meeting in Abuja.

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 a now united Germany can determine its policies independently.

Angela Merkel: 'Germany also does a lot for NATO'

As discontent mounts over images showing distressed children separated from their parents at the US-Mexico border, Donald Trump has launched a second blistering attack on Angela Merkel via Twitter; most analysts see it as a diversion tactic.