News about Angela Merkel

Merkel to seek fourth term as chancellor German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she would seek a fourth term in elections next year to defend democratic principles.

21 November 2016 10:05

Merkel warns EU against kneejerk reaction to Brexit German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday warned EU member states against drawing hasty conclusions about Britain's decision to quit.

24 June 2016 17:37

Time names Merkel as its Person of 2015 Time magazine named German Chancellor Angela Merkel as its Person of the Year 2015, hailing her leadership during Europe's debt, refugee and migrant crises and Russia's intervention in Ukraine.

09 December 2015 19:05

Trump brands Merkel migrant policy 'insane' Republican US presidential frontrunner Donald Trump branded Angela Merkel's welcoming of migrants to Germany "insane" and said the policy will only spark riots in the country.

12 October 2015 12:25

'Mama Merkel' cheered by Syrians at refugee centre Chancellor Angela Merkel won a hero's welcome as she visited a Berlin migrant centre, with Syrians cheering and taking selfies as Germany threw open its doors to thousands of refugees.

11 September 2015 11:15

Rick Owens fashion show turns political with anti-Merkel sign A model at a Rick Owens fashion show in Paris brandished a banner saying "Please Kill Angela Merkel - Not", prompting the designer to note he had nothing to do with the "act of protest."

26 June 2015 12:00

Minsk agreement might fail again: Kazakhstan's Idrissov The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Yerlan Idrissov has expressed concerns over the implementation of the agreement signed in Minsk.

16 February 2015 22:16

Kazakhstan issues statement on Normand Talks in Minsk: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement following the results of the Normand Talks in Minsk, Belarus.

13 February 2015 14:43

Lukashenko informs Nazarbayev on outcomes of Normand Four talk in Minsk President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and the Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko have discussed the Normand Talk between Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France in Minsk on the phone.

13 February 2015 14:15

Hungarians rally against Orban ahead of Merkel visit Thousands of Hungarians took to the streets of Budapest seeking support from Chancellor Angela Merkel against their Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

02 February 2015 13:07

Nazarbayev discusses Ukraine and future partnership in innovations with Merkel President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have discussed settlement of the Ukrainian crisis in the context of the possible meeting between the Heads of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France in Astana.

10 January 2015 13:42

Nazarbayev to discuss Ukrainian crisis and Astana meeting with Merkel in Berlin on January 9 President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev arrives to Berlin on Janurary 9 to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

08 January 2015 16:53

Rights body urges Merkel to press Kiev on cluster bombs Human Rights Watch urged German Chancellor Angela Merkel to put pressure on Kiev over its use of cluster bombs and Grad rockets.

07 January 2015 10:31

Merkel vows united European stance over Ukraine German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a New Year's address vowed to maintain a tough stance against Russia over the Ukraine crisis.

31 December 2014 12:44

German right to re-elect chief Merkel in show of strength Germany's conservative Christian Democrats were expected to overwhelmingly re-elect their popular Chancellor Angela Merkel.

10 December 2014 12:18

Merkel heads for pub in Brisbane Most of the world's powerhouse leaders arriving in Brisbane for the G20 summit to relax at their luxury hotels, but not Angela Merkel who opted for the pub.

15 November 2014 13:19

Merkel: Allies should help Ukraine pay Russian gas debt German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Ukraine's allies to help the war-scarred nation pay off its gas debts to Russia.

21 October 2014 14:02

Merkel pledges zero tolerance for anti-Semitism Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed to resolutely combat anti-Semitism, speaking at a rally to condemn a spate of hate speech and attacks against Jews.

15 September 2014 11:31

Merkel 'proud' of budget, insists on rigour in EU Angela Merkel voiced pride in her country's strong budget and called on EU states "finally" to respect joint fiscal rules.

10 September 2014 18:55

Serenades and some advice for Merkel on her 60th birthday Quirky tributes poured in for German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she celebrated her 60th birthday on Thursday, along with some advice from her former mentor, elder statesman Helmut Kohl.

18 July 2014 12:54

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