Angela Merkel

End of an Era: Germany’s Merkel Bows out after 16 Years

Angela Merkel was assured of a place in the history books as soon as she became Germany's first female chancellor…

3 years ago

Merkel Defends Warning Systems in Wake of Deadly Floods in Germany

Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended Germany’s warning systems against widespread criticism after deadly floods last week. Speaking during a visit…

3 years ago

Angela Merkel Receives Moderna Dose after First AstraZeneca Shot

German Chancellor Angela Merkel received a Moderna coronavirus vaccine as her second jab, after getting the first dose of AstraZeneca…

3 years ago

Merkel Urges Putin to Pull Troops Back from Ukraine Border

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday to pull back a military build-up near the country’s…

4 years ago

Merkel Apologises as Germany Reverses Plans for Easter Lockdown

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has dropped plans for a five-day shutdown over Easter, which had prompted confusion and criticism. She…

4 years ago

Germany to Extend Covid Curbs and Impose Strict Lockdown Over Easter

Germany will extend its coronavirus restrictions until April 18 and enter a strict lockdown for five days over Easter in…

4 years ago

End of Merkel Era Begins as German CDU Picks New Party Leader

Germany’s Christian Democrats will elect a new chairman on Saturday, aiming to unite their conservative party behind a new leader…

4 years ago