Angela Merkel

Chancellor of Germany

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Angela Dorothea Merkel is a German politician who has been Chancellor of Germany since 2005. She served as Leader of the Opposition from 2002 to 2005 and as Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) from 2000 to 2018. A member of the Christian Democratic Union, Merkel is the first female chancellor of Germany. Merkel has been widely described as the de facto leader of the European Union, the most powerful woman in the world and by many commentators since 2016 as the "leader of the free world".

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German restauranteurs protest with pots and pans Angry and desperate German restaurant owners and operators rattled their pots and banged their pans in a protest on Wednesday (March 3), calling called on Chancellor Angela Merkel's government to ease.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:59Published 2 days ago

Restaurant owners demand Merkel lifts lockdown Angry and desperate German restaurant owners and operators rattled their pots and banged their pans in a protest, calling called on Chancellor Angela Merkel's government to ease COVID-19 restrictions.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:45Published 3 days ago

Germany's Merkel set to agree to cautious easing of Covid-19 lockdown Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:21Published 3 days ago

Merkel calls for 'fundamental rethink' at CDP Europe Awards 2021 German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for 'fundamental rethink' to protect the environment at the annual CDP Europe Awards 2021. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 26:00Published 3 days ago

Angela Merkel did not "refuse" the AstraZeneca vaccine, despite this being reported Newspapers claimed the German Chancellor refused to have the vaccine. However, she wasn't offered it because she is above the age threshold. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:07Published 1 week ago

Angela Merkel forgets her face mask during parliament session, look at her reaction\| Oneindia News While addressing a parliament session on Friday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel panicked as she realised that she had forgotten her face mask on the podium and rushed to get it. A video of the moment.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:01Published 2 weeks ago

PM reminds Merkel to mute during virtual G7 call Prime Minister Boris Johnson had to remind German Chancellor Angela Merkel to mute her microphone after she interrupted his opening statement during a virtual meeting of G7 leaders. The PM was hosting.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published 2 weeks ago

Pandemic not over until world is vaccinated- Merkel Germany and other wealthy countries may need to give some of their own stock of vaccines to developing countries in addition to money, since only vaccinating the whole world will end the coronavirus.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:28Published 2 weeks ago

Merkel panics after forgetting face mask German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in visible panic during a recent debate in parliament after she had left her face mask on the lectern. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:28Published 2 weeks ago

REPLAY: Pandemic will not end until world is vaccinated, Merkel says in Munich speech Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 12:33Published 2 weeks ago

Merkel admits Germany 'not fast enough' to prevent second Covid-19 wave Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday said Germany did not act fast enough in 2020 to prevent a second surge in coronavirus infections towards the end of the year. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:44Published 3 weeks ago

Merkel seeks to extend virus curbs as Germans grumble Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:16Published 3 weeks ago

Germany’s Merkel condemns ‘unjustified’ expulsion of diplomats during summit with France’s Macron Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:28Published on February 5, 2021

France’s Macron, Germany’s Merkel hold talks on security, amid strong Biden commitment in diplomacy Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:29Published on February 5, 2021

France’s Macron, Germany’s Merkel to hold virtual security meeting amid tensions with Russia Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:06Published on February 5, 2021

France’s Macron, Germany’s Merkel hold first post-Trump security meeting amid tensions with Russia Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:01Published on February 5, 2021

'Hold out a little longer' asks Merkel as vaccination programme begins to have an effect Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that Germany is past the peak of the latest surge in coronavirus cases. But the German leader wants to wait for more data on the spread of new variants before deciding.. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 04:44Published on February 5, 2021

France’s Macron, Germany’s Merkel meet in security council aiming to renew ties in post-Trump era Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:17Published on February 5, 2021

Coronavirus in Europe: Merkel defends 'slower' EU vaccine rollout Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:47Published on February 2, 2021

Coroanvirus pandemic: Merkel hosts vaccine 'summit' as impatience mounts Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:31Published on February 1, 2021

Germany’s Merkel demands measures to fight coronavirus variants before EU leaders’ talk Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:36Published on January 21, 2021

Coronavirus: Germany tightens restrictions and Netherlands mulls curfew over variants fears "The number of new infections has decreased. That gives us hope. But the virus mutation carries a great danger. Now is the time to prevent this danger," Chancellor Merkel said as she announced the new.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:56Published on January 20, 2021

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Germany should not rule out Russia sanctions over Berlin murder: Merkel ally Germany should consider sanctions against Russia over the murder of a former Chechen rebel in Berlin last summer, a lawmaker from Chancellor Angela Merkel conservative bloc said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
Germany bans big events until October despite COVID decline Germany will extend a ban on large events until at least the end of October to try to avoid a new wave of coronavirus infections, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020

Merkel urges caution despite fewer coronavirus cases Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans on Wednesday to remain cautious and stick to social distancing rules, but also added that the number of new coronavirus infections had stabilized at a low level. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Germany's SPD eyes Scholz as chancellor candidate for 2021 election Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) will ask Finance Minister Olaf Scholz to be their chancellor candidate at an election next year when conservative Angela Merkel's fourth and last term ends, the weekly.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Merkel, Erdogan agree U.N. process for Libya should be bolstered: statement German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the conflict in Libya and the situation in the eastern Mediterranean in a video call with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Merkel's spokesman said in a.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
For virus-tamer Merkel, global alliances trumped nationalism Travelling in convoy through the Chinese city of Wuhan last September, Angela Merkel called a halt. As her party crossed a bridge over the Yangtze river, the German Chancellor wanted to hear about a.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020

Putin and Merkel discuss Syria, Libya, Ukraine in phone call: Kremlin Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed Syria's humanitarian aid needs in a telephone call, the Kremlin said in a statement on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
Germany's Merkel urges U.N.-backed Libya talks in phone call with Egypt's Sisi Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the situation in conflict-wracked Libya with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the German governemnt said in a statement on Monday. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
U.S. troop plans "shake transatlantic relationship", Merkel ally says U.S. plans to withdraw troops from Germany "shake the pillars of the transatlantic relationship", Peter Beyer, the German coordinator for transatlantic ties, told Reuters on Monday. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020	U.S. decision to withdraw troops from Germany "unacceptable" - Merkel ally Germany's coordinator for transatlantic ties has criticised U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
Merkel allies criticize Trump decision to cut U.S. troops in Germany Senior lawmakers from German Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling conservative bloc on Saturday criticized President Donald Trump's decision to order the U.S. military to remove 9,500 troops from Germany. Reuters - Published on June 6, 2020	Germany's Merkel, China's Li to hold video conference: spokesman German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will hold a video conference on Thursday to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, economic policy and international issues, a German.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020
Germany's Merkel calls for reconciliation after 'terrible' Floyd murder German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the murder of George Floyd, the black man whose death in U.S. police custody set off a wave of protests, was a "very very terrible thing" and called for.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020	Merkel sticking to decision not to run again as German chancellor Germany's Angela Merkel reiterated on Thursday that she was sticking to her decision not to run again for a fifth term as chancellor of Europe's biggest economy. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Factbox: Germany's stimulus package helps consumers and companies German Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition on Wednesday agreed on a stimulus package worth 130 billion euros ($146 billion) to help companies and workers in Europe's largest economy recover more.. Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020	German coalition parties agree 130 billion euro stimulus package Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition on Wednesday agreed a bumper stimulus package to speed up Germany's recovery from the coronavirus Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020
Germany's Merkel rejects Trump invite to attend G7 summit in Washington: Politico German Chancellor Angela Merkel has refused to accept U.S. President Donald Trump's invitation to attend an envisaged summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in the United States, Politico reported on.. Reuters - Published on May 29, 2020	Merkel urges fellow leaders to contribute more to multilateral organisations German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday urged fellow leaders to consider providing further support to multilateral institutions like the United Nations and the World Health Organisation to speed.. Reuters - Published on May 28, 2020
Merkel insists on basics as states take bigger role in virus controls Chancellor Angela Merkel has conceded more responsibility to Germany's 16 states for tackling the coronavirus epidemic, but insisted that social distancing and mask-wearing were needed to avoid a new.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020	Merkel: German states taking more responsibility for coronavirus steps Germany's federal government is monitoring the coronavirus closely but practical responsibility lies increasingly with the 16 states, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday, warning care must be.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
Merkel: We have to make clear pandemic not over German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday it has to be made clear that the coronavirus pandemic is not over and basic measures such as social distancing and wearing face masks are still needed. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020	Germany can't confirm Merkel will attend G7 in person: spokeswoman German Chancellor Angela Merkel cannot confirm her physical presence at an envisaged summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in the United States yet, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday, adding that this would.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
German government, regions tussle over reopening from lockdowns Germany's central and regional governments were at odds on Monday over when and how far to ease contact distancing rules, with allies of Chancellor Angela Merkel warning that scrapping them risks.. Reuters - Published on May 25, 2020	Would-be Merkel successor warns against EU 'transfer union' The European Union must be careful not to become a "transfer union" in which richer member states are asked to bankroll their poorer peers, a leading candidate to succeed German Chancellor Angela.. Reuters - Published on May 21, 2020
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Merkel: Coronavirus pandemic will be overcome quicker if world works together German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the coronavirus pandemic would be overcome more quickly if the world works together to tackle it, adding that it was necessary to look at whether the World Health.. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020	Macron, Merkel to announce new 'Franco-German initiative' on Monday French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will present a new Franco-German initiative later on Monday, Macron's office said in a surprise statement. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020
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Trump envoy accuses Germany of undermining NATO's nuclear deterrent The U.S. ambassador in Berlin has accused Germany of undermining NATO's nuclear deterrent, taking aim at Chancellor Angela Merkel's junior coalition partners after some of their leaders called for.. Reuters - Published on May 14, 2020	Merkel urges Germans not to jeopardize coronavirus achievements Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans on Wednesday not to endanger what they have achieved so far in slowing the spread of the coronavirus by rushing back to normality too fast. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020
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Merkel: Let's not jeopardize what we've achieved on coronavirus Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans on Wednesday not to endanger what the country has achieved in slowing the spread of the coronavirus, adding the pandemic will be with us for some time. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020	Merkel urges prudence as Germany's infection rate remains critical Chancellor Angela Merkel appealed to Germans on Monday to stick to social-distancing rules to slow down the coronavirus pandemic after data suggested the disease was spreading faster again. Reuters - Published on May 11, 2020
Merkel: We must stick to basic rules even as coronavirus lockdown eases Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday stressed that people needed to continue keeping their distance from one another and covering their mouths and noses even as Germany eases some of the restrictions it.. Reuters - Published on May 11, 2020	Malta envoy to Helsinki resigns after comparing Merkel to Hitler Malta's ambassador to Finland resigned on Sunday after he came under fire for comparing German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Adolf Hitler, Malta's ministry of foreign affairs said in an emailed.. Reuters - Published on May 10, 2020
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