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Scholz takes over as German chancellor, ending Merkel era

Scholz takes over as German chancellor, ending Merkel era

Lawmakers elected Social Democrat Olaf Scholz as German chancellor on Wednesday, ending 16 years of conservative rule under Angela Merkel and paving the way for a pro-European coalition government that has promised to boost green investment.
Vietjet CEO among world’s 100 most powerful women

Vietjet CEO among world’s 100 most powerful women

PM Phuc meets Putin, Merkel on G20 sidelines

PM Phuc meets Putin, Merkel on G20 sidelines

Merkel vows to work for the 'good of Germany' as SPD paves way for 4th term

Merkel vows to work for the 'good of Germany' as SPD paves way for 4th term

Two in three of the SPD's rank and file backed a new partnership with Merkel's conservatives.
March 4, 2018 | 05:40 pm PT
Merkel's CDU votes on German coalition deal after new cabinet picks

Merkel's CDU votes on German coalition deal after new cabinet picks

Merket had earlier picked a new, younger cabinet intended to revive the party which is divided over how to respond to the far right.
February 25, 2018 | 05:30 pm PT
German SPD leader quits in bid to calm party after coalition deal with Merkel

German SPD leader quits in bid to calm party after coalition deal with Merkel

Schulz said he hoped his decision to resign would result in party members focusing on the coalition treaty rather than personnel issues.
February 13, 2018 | 05:20 pm PT
Germany's Merkel makes breakthrough in bid to form coalition

Germany's Merkel makes breakthrough in bid to form coalition

The negotiating teams reached an in-principle agreement that could lead to a new government for the biggest EU economy in coming months.
January 12, 2018 | 04:51 pm PT
Merkel, Schulz vow 'new politics' for Germany in bid to form govt

Merkel, Schulz vow 'new politics' for Germany in bid to form govt

September's watershed elections left Merkel without a majority, while the SPD suffered its worst post-war score.
January 7, 2018 | 05:38 pm PT
Merkel fourth term in doubt as German coalition talks fail

Merkel fourth term in doubt as German coalition talks fail

Merkel was weakened after the election as voters were angry with her decision in 2015 to open Germany's borders to more than a million asylum seekers.
November 19, 2017 | 06:21 pm PT
Vietnam's PM congratulates German Chancellor Merkel on election victory

Vietnam's PM congratulates German Chancellor Merkel on election victory

Angela Merkel won her fourth term in office but by a much narrower margin than last time out.
September 25, 2017 | 09:35 am PT
Merkel hangs on to power but bleeds support to surging far right

Merkel hangs on to power but bleeds support to surging far right

'Of course we had hoped for a slightly better result,' a humbled Merkel said. 
September 24, 2017 | 06:09 pm PT
Merkel warns of consequences for EU asylum laggards

Merkel warns of consequences for EU asylum laggards

'If there is no solidarity on migration, neither will there be in other areas.' 
September 10, 2017 | 02:37 am PT
Macron outshines Merkel as EU's top diplomat

Macron outshines Merkel as EU's top diplomat

Germany has for years longed for a stronger French partner, but may have got more than it bargained for as the self-confident Emmanuel Macron takes Europe's spotlight.
July 16, 2017 | 06:00 pm PT
US isolated over climate: G20 host Merkel

US isolated over climate: G20 host Merkel

Efforts to halt climate change is a key issue that world leaders gathering.
July 6, 2017 | 05:10 pm PT
Merkel ready to consider Macron eurozone reform ideas

Merkel ready to consider Macron eurozone reform ideas

Germany would be open to an 'economic government' to pool 'best practices' for promoting jobs and growth among the 19 eurozone members.
June 20, 2017 | 02:27 am PT
Trump and Merkel 'get along very well': White House

Trump and Merkel 'get along very well': White House

'He has a lot of respect for her,' said White House spokesman after Merkel seemed to question the durability of the U.S.-E.U. alliance under Trump.
May 30, 2017 | 05:56 pm PT
Tensions show as Trump, Merkel meet for first time

Tensions show as Trump, Merkel meet for first time

Merkel's suggestion of a handshake went unheard or ignored by Trump -- an awkward moment in what are usually highly scripted occasions.
March 17, 2017 | 06:48 pm PT
Prudent Merkel meets unpredictable Trump amid tense ties

Prudent Merkel meets unpredictable Trump amid tense ties

There has been little known contact between the Merkel and Trump since he took office.
March 12, 2017 | 08:38 pm PT
Afghan refugee boy's wish fulfilled by Germany's Merkel

Afghan refugee boy's wish fulfilled by Germany's Merkel

It was right after one of her supporters told her to resign over her refugee policy.
November 29, 2016 | 06:12 pm PT
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