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Angela Merkel Olaf Scholz Attend State Funeral for Former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth
At the state‑mourning ceremony for former Bundestag president Rita Süßmuth on Tuesday, leading German politicians will gather alongside constitutional authorities.…
Poll Shakes Germany Most Citizens Reject Merkel For President
Most Germans apparently do not want former Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) as the next Federal President. A Forsa poll…
Trittin and Künast back Merkel for German presidency while Greens imagine her leading the country
Members of Germany’s Green party have begun to picture former chancellor Angela Merkel as a possible Bundespräsidentin (president). “A…
Hasselmann Dismisses Merkel’s Bid to Nominate Angela Merkel for Presidency
The Greens have denied that they intend to put former German chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) forward for the office…
Haßelmann Denies Merkel Presidential Bid Greens Refute Former Chancellor Run
The Green Party has denied that it plans to propose former Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) for the office of…
Haselmann Rejects Merkel Federal President Bid as Greens Deny Claims
The Greens have denied that they intend to propose former Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) for the post of Federal…
Merkel Rules Out Running for German Presidency
Former chancellor Angela Merkel has dismissed the rumours that she might run for the presidency next year. “That’s absurd”…
Merkel Shakes Up CDU Party Congress as Sepp Müller Praises 16-Year Leadership
Sepp Müller, the deputy chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag, welcomed the announcement that former Chancellor…
Angela Merkel Skips Speeches at CDU Party Conference after Leaving Office
Former Chancellor and CDU leader Angela Merkel will be attending a CDU party conference for the first time since…
Merkel Macron Starmer Urge Iran to Halt Violence
A joint statement from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer…
Merkel Urges Netanyahu West Bank Restraint
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) reaffirmed the depth of Germany’s commitment to Israel…
Merkel Receives Sauerland Christmas Tree
The symbolic handover of the traditional Christmas tree before the Chancellery took place on Friday, presided over by…
Merkel Successor Faces Exclusion Accusations
The Green Party politician Ricarda Lang has launched a scathing critique of opposition leader Friedrich Merz, accusing him…
Merkel Ally Urges Trump Respect European Interests
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) delivered a pointed warning to the United States during…
Merkel Meets China Leader Talks Productive
Berlin – A meeting between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the recent G20…
Merkel Meets China Premier at G20
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the G20 summit…
Merkel Successor Speaks Ukraine Support
A transatlantic and European leadership coalition, spearheaded by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and UK…
Merkel Successor Dines with Starmer Macron
Following a summit focused on France’s vision for “digital sovereignty” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted an informal dinner…
Merkel Proposes Nationwide Christmas Market Security
The German government, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is moving toward establishing nationwide security standards for Christmas markets, a…
Heraeus Warns Merkel Threatens Weak Economy
A growing chorus of influential German business leaders is voicing escalating criticism of the current governing coalition between…
Winkel Slams Merkel Public Remarks
A growing rift within the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has emerged, with the leader of the party’s…
Merkel Ally Backs Turkeys EU Future
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has pledged renewed support for Turkey’s long-stalled bid…
Merkel Urges Action on Local Finances
The escalating financial crisis gripping Germany’s municipalities is prompting increasing political pressure on opposition leader Friedrich Merz of…
Merkel Ally to Discuss Deportations with Erdogan
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is set to engage in a potentially fraught discussion…
Merkel Successor Sparks City Safety Debate
The discourse surrounding recent statements by CDU leader Friedrich Merz regarding urban landscapes has ignited a heated political…
Merkel Critique Sparks EU Climate Debate
The recent EU summit has ignited a fierce political row, with Germany’s Green party leadership accusing Chancellor Friedrich…
Merkel Accuses Opponent of Exploiting Women
The leader of the Left parliamentary group, Heidi Reichinnek, has accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic…
Merkel Ally Signals Pension Doubts
The internal tensions within Germany’s ruling coalition are intensifying as Chancellor Scholz’s recent statements appear to validate concerns…
Merkel Successor Differentiates From Far-Right
Chancellor Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is signaling a sharpened strategy to distance his…
Merkel Questions State Rationale for Israel
The concept of “Staatsräson” or national reason of state, has drawn criticism within Germany’s ruling Christian Democratic Union…
Merkel Ally Accuses Opponent Over Train Controversy
The ongoing debate surrounding the potential delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine has intensified, with Green Party…
Merkel Accusations Spark Auto Climate Row
The German government is embroiled in a contentious debate regarding adherence to the European Union’s 2035 deadline for…
Merkel Reflects on October 7th Anniversary
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has released a video message marking the second anniversary…
Merkel Ally Speaks With Trump
Following a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) also spoke with former…
Merkel Condemns AfD as Disrespectful
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has delivered a sharp assessment of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, describing…
AfD Gains Lead Merkel Approval Dips
A recent poll conducted by Forsa for RTL and n-tv reveals shifting political dynamics within Germany. The Alternative…
Merkel Meets Families of German Hostages
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) met with family members of German citizens held hostage…
Merkel Successor Sparks Combustion Engine Debate
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has strongly condemned a recent proposal by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to reconsider…
Merkel Ally Urges EU Unity After Trump Speech
Following a speech by US President Donald Trump before the United Nations General Assembly in New York, German…
Merkel Says No More Huge Books
Following the release of her highly anticipated autobiography, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated she does not…
Merkel Exits Social Media
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced she will entirely forgo the use of social media platforms. In…
Greens Urge Merkel Ally to Join Peace Talks
Ahead of a high-level conference on the two-state solution hosted at the United Nations headquarters, German Green Party…
Merkel Era Echoes AfD Slides CDU Approval Dips
A recent survey conducted by Forsa indicates minor shifts in voter preferences within Germany. The Alternative for Germany…
Poland Meets Merkel Successor
The newly elected Polish President, Karol Nawrocki, held discussions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Chancellery in…
Merkel Criticizes Merz Over Welfare Cuts
The association VdK has strongly criticized a recent call from CDU leader Friedrich Merz to reduce spending on…
Merkel to Deliver Eulogy for Former Union Leader Sommer
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to deliver a eulogy at the memorial service for Michael Sommer,…
Merkel to Speak at Research Ministry Event
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to make a rare public appearance at an event hosted by…
Germans Doubt Merkel Successor’s Crisis Handling
A recent survey indicates a majority of German citizens express reservations regarding Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ability to effectively…
Parents of German Hostage Urge Merkel to Rethink Arms Embargo
The parents of Itay Chen, a German-Israeli citizen held hostage in Gaza for the past 675 days, have…
Merkel Praises Malaysias Thailand-Cambodia Mediation
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) engaged in a telephone conversation with Malaysian Prime…
Merkel, Scholz Discuss EU Future in Salzburg
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened in Salzburg for discussions focused on key European…
Merkel Asylum Policy Defended Amid CDU Concerns
Migration expert Gerald Knaus has defended the refugee policies implemented under former Chancellor Angela Merkel, responding to recent…
Merkel Era Shadows Merz Coalition Concerns
The leader of the Green Party’s parliamentary group, Katharina Dröge, delivered a sharp critique of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s…
Merkel Successor Loosens Grip on MPs
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has indicated a relaxed approach to parliamentary discipline amidst…
Merkel Success Questioned Amid Union Rift
The recent failure to secure the election of three constitutional court judges in the Bundestag is fueling concerns…
Merkel Confirms Confidence in Spahn
Berlin – A dispute surrounding the selection of new judges for Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has seen Chancellor…
Merkel Ally Lobbies for German Investment Plan
The Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz of the CDU, addressed the Bundesrat on Friday, urging its support for the…
Merkel Urges Slovakia to Support Russia Sanctions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has urged the Slovakian government to lift its…
Merkel Ally Defends Climate Goals
The German government remains committed to its established climate protection goals, affirmed Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) during parliamentary…
Merkel Warns of Schengen Damage Over Poland’s Border Controls
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has cautioned against the potential damage to the European Union and the Schengen…
Merkel Defies Scholz Sparks Israel Fury
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed understanding for the ongoing demonstrations in Israel protesting against the Gaza conflict.…
Economist’s Checkmate: Harvard Professor’s Surprising Chess Connection to Merkel
Economic Theorist and Chess Grandmaster Kenneth Rogoff Recalls Chance Encounter with Angela Merkel Kenneth Rogoff, a renowned Harvard…
Germany’s Merkel Blasts Moscow’s Mediation Bid in Iran-Israel Crisis
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has rejected the mediation offer from Russian President Vladimir Putin in the conflict between…
Merkel Secures Egypt’s Middle East Mediation, Gazan Crisis on the Table
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Engages in Telephone Call with Egyptian President Abd al-Fattah as-Sisi In a recent development,…
Merkel Secures Historic Visit Amid Trade Tensions!
Washington, DC – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, marking…
Merkel Praises Holocaust Survivor Margot Friedländer’s Legacy Against Group-Based Hostility
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) has praised the achievements of the late Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer. In…
Scholz’s farewell ceremony sans Merkel, Gauck and Wulff
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) and former Federal Presidents Joachim Gauck and Christian Wulff will not participate…
GERMANY SILENCED: Only a Handful of Protesters as War Powers Granted to Merkel
The German Bundestag has lifted the debt brake, a move that will pave the way for a massive…
COVER-UP EXPOSED: Merkel and Scholz Kept Secret the Truth About COVID-19’s Origin?
Two journalists, one from the weekly magazine Die Zeit and the other from the Süddeutsche Zeitung, published a…
BOMBSHELL: SPD Accuses Merkel of Misusing Asylum Numbers in TV Duel!
In a recent TV debate, SPD leader Saskia Esken accused CDU candidate Friedrich Merz of misusing asylum numbers.…
Merkel’s Heir Apparent Söder Turns on Merkel, Boosts Merz’s Chances
The CSU Chairman Markus Söder sees the Union, despite the failed vote on migration policy in the Bundestag…
Baerbock’s Stark Warning to Merkel
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) Warned of a Disorientation of the Population. People needed “security”and “orientation”now, she said…
MERKEL: The Twitter War Heats Up!
Olaf Scholz and Elon Musk have been exchanging blows in the public eye. At the World Economic Forum…
A Falsified Trump and a Clueless Merkel – The End of an Era
Annalena Baerbock’s recent interview with Caren Miosga has only reinforced her reputation as a politician who is out…
SHOCKING SURVEY: 2/3 of Germans Demand Clearer Merkel Statements!
Union’s Chancellor candidate has the best chances to lead the next federal government, according to polls. According to…