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ANGELA MERKEL PAYS A STEEP PRICE TO STAY IN POWER
As the sun rose over a frigid Berlin on Feb. 7, the German chancellor's rivals from the Social Democratic Party used the same tactic... READ MORE›
BOTH SIDES SOUR ON GERMAN COALITION DEAL BEFORE ITS EVEN SET
I think the Social Democrats were in a position to let the coalition talks collapse, and Ms. Merkel couldn't have afforded that, Mr. Florack said... READ MORE›
MERKEL TAKES ON HER CRITICS AND ASSERTS SHE'LL SERVE A FULL TERM
I ran for a four-year term, said Merkel, 63, whose party won the most votes in Germany's inconclusive election in September... READ MORE›
DONALD TRUMP WANTS BASTILLE DAY-INSPIRED MILITARY PARADE (BUT BIGGER AND BETTER)
Also, Donald Trump asks the Pentagon to look into a French-inspired military parade... READ MORE›
DONALD TRUMP WANTS BASTILLE DAY-INSPIRED MILITARY PARADE (BUT BIGGER AND BETTER)
Also, Donald Trump asks the Pentagon to look into a French-inspired military parade... READ MORE›
GERMANY'S MERKEL PASSES MAJOR HURDLE AFTER PARTY LEADERS AGREE ON NEW COALITION
Left-leaning activists recruited new party members to vote against the coalition, drawing heavy criticism from the Social Democrats' coalition advocates... READ MORE›
GERMANY'S RIGHTWING AFD GEARS UP TO PLAY NOISY OPPOSITION ROLE
Coalition between Angela Merkel's CDU and the SPD makes AfD the main opposition party... READ MORE›
GERMANY'S TOP TWO PARTIES BROKER 'GRAND COALITION' DEAL
Representatives from Merkel's Christian Democratic Union CDU party, alongside partners from the Bavarian Christian Social Union CSU party, agreed terms with SPD negotiators on Wednesday... READ MORE›
CONFIDENCE GROWS FOR DEAL ON NEW MERKEL GOVERNMENT
I am very confident that we'll reach a deal on Monday, Justice Minister Heiko Maas of the Social Democrats SPD told the same programme... READ MORE›
CONFIDENCE GROWS FOR DEAL ON NEW MERKEL GOVERNMENT
I am very confident that we'll reach a deal on Monday, Justice Minister Heiko Maas of the Social Democrats SPD told the same programme... READ MORE›
MERKEL ENTERS FINAL STRETCH IN COALITION-BUILDING MARATHON
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives entered coalition talks Sunday with knotty issues still to untangle with their historic center-left rivals,... READ MORE›
MERKEL ALLIES HOPEFUL OF GERMAN COALITION DEAL BY END OF WEEKEND
Members of parliament vote during a session of German lower house of Parliament, Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, February 1, 2018... READ MORE›
GERMANY' SPD NARROWLY BACKS COALITION TALKS WITH MERKEL
Germany's Social Democrats SPD have narrowly approved the start of formal coalition negotiations with Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats... READ MORE›
WITH MERKEL'S FATE IN THE BALANCE, WOULD-BE PARTNERS PREPARE TO VOTE IN GERMANY
Leaders of the party, known as the SPD, admit that neither option is attractive... READ MORE›
GERMAN STABILITY AT STAKE IN VOTE ON MERKEL COALITION TALKS
Attention would shift to whether Merkel has her bloc's support for running again, which she has vowed to do if a repeat election becomes inevitable... READ MORE›
GERMAN COALITION TALKS CLEAR FIRST HURDLE AFTER MARATHON SESSION
Pressure grows on spd to reconsider coalition talks with angela merkel... READ MORE›
GERMAN COALITION NEGOTIATIONS HINGING ON IMMIGRATION POLICY
According to information from negotiators published by the Bild newspaper, family reunification will be permanently suspended for immigrants with limited protection status... READ MORE›
ANGELA MERKEL AT BAY AS SOCIAL DEMOCRATS TO SET HIGH COALITION PRICE
We will work very swiftly and very intensively, Merkel told journalists as she arrived at the Social Democrats' headquarters on Sunday... READ MORE›
MERKEL'S COALITION MARATHON KEEPS GERMANY WAITING
This weekend Chancellor Angela Merkel is starting a new round of coalition talks, and it could be her last chance to lead a government... READ MORE›
MERKELS WISHES FOR 2018: MORE EMPATHY AND A NEW GOVERNMENT
In her New Years address, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany promised to work swiftly on a new coalition, and to help heal rifts in society... READ MORE›
MAN RAMS CAR INTO PARTY HQ IN BERLIN IN WHAT HE CALLS SUICIDE ATTEMPT; NO ONE ELSE HURT
A police statement Monday says the man described the act as a suicide attempt... READ MORE›
GERMANY CENTRE-LEFT AGREE TO MERKEL TALKS
Germany's centre-left Social Democrats SPD have agreed to talks with their former coalition partners, Chancellor Angela Merkel's centre-right Christian Democrats CDU ... READ MORE›
GERMAN SPD BACKS TALKS WITH MERKEL AFTER IMPASSIONED EUROPE SPEECH
Social Democratic Party SPD leader Martin Schulz looks on at an SPD party convention in Berlin, Germany, November 7, 2017... READ MORE›
PROTESTS DELAY GERMAN FAR-RIGHT AFD PARTY CONGRESS
Hundreds of demonstrators took the streets of Hanover on Saturday to protest against the anti-migrant, anti-Islam party 'Alternative for Germany' AfD, as it held a... READ MORE›
GERMAN PRESIDENT SET TO HOST NEW COALITION TALKS
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Christian Democratic Union CDU, Social Democratic Party SPD chief Martin Schulz and Horst Seehofer, the head of Christian Social Union CSU... READ MORE›
MERKEL'S CDU AGREES TO PURSUE COALITION
The Greens have said they are open to a minority government... READ MORE›
GERMAN GRAND COALITION TALKS UNLIKELY TO BEGIN UNTIL NEW YEAR
SPD leader Martin Schulz under pressure from members who worry that another deal with Angela Merkel could backfire... READ MORE›
MERKEL STABILIZES HER GRIP ON GERMANY AS WOUNDED ENEMIES PILE UP
But the episode appeared to harm the FDP more than Merkel... READ MORE›
MERKEL STABILIZES HER GRIP ON GERMANY WITH ENEMIES PILING UP
Angela Merkel returned to the international stage on Friday with a path to her fourth term opening up and her enemies in retreat... READ MORE›
GERMANY'S SPD URGED TO DROP OPPOSITION TO JOINING "GRAND COALITION"
There is new pressure on the German Social Democrats to reconsider their opposition to joining a new so-called grand coalition to resolve a political crisis... READ MORE›
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GERMAN PARLIAMENT VOTES TO LEGALISE SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
Germany's parliament has voted to legalise same-sex marriage by 393 votes to 226, despite Angela Merkel opposing the move... READ MORE›
'MARRIAGE IS BETWEEN A MAN AND WOMAN'
Angela Merkel has voted against same-sex marriage in Germany because she believes that marriage is between a man and woman ... READ MORE›
MERKEL SEEKS FOURTH TERM AS GERMANY VOTES
Voting has opened in Germany's federal elections, with Chancellor Angela Merkel tipped to retain power... READ MORE›
BLUNTING THE FAR RIGHT MERKEL GAINS AS GERMAN ELECTION NEARS
The only alternative for Germany, Ms. Lange said, is Ms. Merkel... READ MORE›
MERKEL HANGS ON TO POWER BUT BLEEDS SUPPORT TO SURGING FAR RIGHT
Christian Democratic Union CDU party leader and German Chancellor Angela Merkel reacts on first exit polls in the German general election Bundestagswahl in Berlin, Germany, September 24, 2017... READ MORE›
ANGELA MERKEL ON TRACK FOR FOURTH TERM
German election Angela Merkel on track for fourth term... READ MORE›
GERMANY FACES POLITICAL CRISIS AFTER COALITION TALKS COLLAPSE
Chancellor Angela Merkel says she would prefer a new round of elections to leading a minority government, if the quest for a majority coalition fails... READ MORE›
ANALYSIS | WHY ANGELA MERKEL, KNOWN FOR EMBRACING LIBERAL VALUES, VOTED AGAINST SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
Parliamentarians, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, prepare to vote at the Bundestag on a new law to legalize same-sex marriage in Germany on Friday, in Berlin... READ MORE›
CHRISTIAN AND MUSLIM REFUGEES SHOULD BE HOUSED SEPARATELY, SAYS GERMAN POLICE CHIEF
German chancellor Angela Merkel's bold open-door policy for refugees has hit her usually high popularity ratings as well as brought a backlash in her conservative ranks... READ MORE›
MERKEL HANGS ON TO POWER BUT BLEEDS SUPPORT TO SURGING FAR RIGHT
Christian Democratic Union CDU party leader and German Chancellor Angela Merkel reacts on first exit polls in the German general election Bundestagswahl in Berlin, Germany, September 24, 2017... READ MORE›
GERMANYS HIDDEN HUNGER: ON THE BREADLINE IN EUROPES RICHEST COUNTRY
At a food bank in one of Germanys wealthiest areas, growing poverty sparks anger ahead of upcoming elections... READ MORE›
POLLS SUGGEST JUMP IN GERMAN FAR-RIGHT PARTY'S SUPPORT
Gauland has argued Germany should be proud of its veterans of two world wars... READ MORE›
GERMANS START TO VOTE FOR NEXT PARLIAMENT
Polling institutions will interview voters anonymously at the exit of selected polling stations, and will publish the initial results exactly after the election ends... READ MORE›
ANALYSIS: MERKEL THE SURVIVOR EXTENDS HER REIGN AS EUROPE'S LONGEST SERVING LEADER
Merkel, 63, extends her 12-year tenure as Europe's longest-serving democratically elected leader... READ MORE›
HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO THIS WEEKEND'S GERMAN ELECTION
Merkel, who grew up in communist East Germany, is a former scientist with a doctorate in physical chemistry... READ MORE›
GERMANY VOTES AS MERKEL BIDS FOR A FOURTH TERM, FAR-RIGHT EYES SEATS IN PARLIAMENT
A three-party government would be new for modern Germany, and could limit Merkel's room to maneuver as she attempts to bridge critical divides... READ MORE›
COLLAPSE OF GERMAN COALITION TALKS DEALS MERKEL BLOW, RAISES PROSPECT OF NEW ELECTIONS
The participants failed to build the one component that holds a coalition together trust, Germany's Der Spiegel wrote in a commentary Monday morning... READ MORE›
GERMAN PRESIDENT CALLS ON PARTY LEADERS TO RETURN TO COALITION TALKS
Coming out of talks with the chancellor, Angela Merkel, Steinmeier said he would meet all the party leaders this week... READ MORE›
GERMANY FACES FIRST FAR-RIGHT PARTY IN PARLIAMENT SINCE SECOND WORLD WAR
But Merkel's decision that same year to allow more than 1 million refugees to enter Germany reanimated the party... READ MORE›
ANGELA MERKELS PARTY SCORES BIG WIN IN KEY GERMAN STATE ELECTION
Cheers erupted at the state headquarters of Ms. Merkel's Christian Democratic Union when early results came in... READ MORE›
U.S. SPY AGENCY TAPPED GERMAN CHANCELLERY FOR DECADES
A report released by the group suggested NSA spying on Merkel and her staff had gone on far longer and more widely than previously realized... READ MORE›
CATCH UP ON THE GERMAN ELECTION
The German vote is effectively a referendum on Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is running for a fourth term... READ MORE›
ANGELA MERKEL 'FIRM FAVOURITE' FOR NOBEL PRIZE OVER REFUGEE CRISIS
Angela merkel firm favourite for nobel prize over refugee crisis... READ MORE›
MERKEL LEADING IN POLLS OVER SCHULZ AFTER TV DEBATE
Members of Merkel's party feted the results, with Julia Kloeckner tweeting Angela Merkel Stateswoman... READ MORE›
MERKEL SAYS GERMANS NEVER HAD IT BETTER BUT MANY FEEL LEFT BEHIND
Even Mr. Richter at the food bank sees no option for himself at the polls and says he is undecided... READ MORE›
MERKEL'S PIVOT BOOSTS HOPES FOR GAY MARRIAGE IN GERMANY
He said recognizing same-sex marriage would bring Germany in line with its peers, advancing its leadership role in Europe... READ MORE›
SCHULZ FAILS TO BREAK THROUGH AS MERKEL STANDS FIRM IN TV DEBATE
Helmed by four moderators from Germany's main networks, the debate produced polite attacks by Schulz and occasional defensive moments for Merkel... READ MORE›
MERKEL SAYS POPE FRANCIS URGED HER TO FIGHT FOR PARIS ACCORD
Merkel Says Pope Francis Urged Her to Fight for Paris Climate Accord... READ MORE›
HERE'S WHY GERMANY'S LEFT HAS DWINDLING HOPES OF UNSEATING MERKEL
He served as president of the European Parliament for the past five years, stepping down in January... READ MORE›
EUROPE FACES A HAMSTRUNG GERMANY AS MERKEL'S COALITION BID FAILS
Angela Merkel may be running out of road after 12 years at the helm in Germany... READ MORE›