Angela Merkel
11 Apr 2019
Herlind Kasner, a former English teacher and the mother of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, has passed away. Merkel said her mother always showed "great interest" in her life and spoke with her regularly.
10 Apr 2019
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.
16 Mar 2019
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 future.
1 Jan 2019
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.
23 Dec 2018
What to make of Angela Merkel's successor as CDU leader?
16 Dec 2018
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.
9 Dec 2018
Angela Merkel takes her leave as conservative party head.
15 Oct 2018
In Bavaria, Merkel's conservative sister party CSU lost its absolute majority after six decades of dominance.
28 Sep 2018
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.
2 Sep 2018
What German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, told Buhari.
1 Sep 2018
Nigerian government welcomes Germany Chancellor, Angela Merkel, with pomp.
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