Angela Merkel

Chancellor of Germany (born 1954)

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Angela Dorothea Merkel is a German politician who has been serving as the chancellor of Germany since 2005. She served as the leader of the Opposition from 2002 to 2005 and as the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) from 2000 to 2018. A member of the CDU, Merkel is the first female chancellor of Germany. During her tenure as Chancellor, Merkel has been frequently referred to as the de facto leader of the European Union and the most powerful woman in the world.

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Germany's SPD, Greens, liberals reach deal for post-Merkel coalition government Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:43Published 1 week ago

Merkel warns of dramatic situation before talks to curb Covid-19 in Germany Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:51Published 2 weeks ago

COVID-19: Merkel begs Germans to get vaccinated as infections continue to soar "Now it (the vaccine) is here, and all we have to do is grab it," said Merkel. "Grab it fast. I beg you, join in and try to convince relatives and friends, too." Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:13Published 2 weeks ago

'Thank you very much, dear Angela': Macron bids farewell to Merkel French President Emmanuel Macron hosts outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel for a valedictory visit as she bows out after 16 years in power. Merkel receives the Grand Cross, the highest distinction of the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on November 4, 2021

Johnson poses with Macron, Merkel and Biden at G20 Summit UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson poses for photographers with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Joe Biden during the G20 Summit in Rome. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:22Published on October 30, 2021

Germany's more diverse, post-Merkel parliament convenes for first time Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:04Published on October 26, 2021


On GPS: The Post-Merkel future Kati Marton, author of “The Chancellor,” discusses Angela Merkel’s legacy with Fareed as the German Chancellor’s nearly 16 years in office will soon draw to a close. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 05:50Published on October 24, 2021

Merkel biographer explains why iconic picture is so important Biographer Kati Marton shares what she learned about German Chancellor Angela Merkel and discusses her lasting impact on international politics. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:03Published on October 24, 2021

GPS Web Extra: Angela Merkel's legacy Merkel biographer Kati Marton tells Fareed what she thinks the long-serving Chancellor will be remembered for after almost 16 years in power. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 04:04Published on October 24, 2021

Soaring energy prices and Polish row over EU law to take centre stage at European summit The meeting, which will probably be Chancellor Merkel's last council, will also include discussions on trade deals, digital transformation and migration. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:17Published on October 21, 2021

Conservative CDU party set to serve as opposition in Germany \| Oneindia News The election results have left outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel's CDU party reeling after losing many of its voters. The conservatives are seeking to redefine themselves as a younger generation.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:34Published on October 21, 2021

Last Look: Germany's steady politics Fareed on why Germany’s political parties have left behind the immigration-driven politics of old as veteran Chancellor Angela Merkel leaves power. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:44Published on October 17, 2021

Merkel warns of rise in anti-Semitism on last official visit to Israel Angela Merkel accompanied Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial on her last visit to Israel as German Chancellor. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:38Published on October 10, 2021

Merkel meets Pope Francis and Draghi on farewell visit to Italy Her meeting with the pope centred on the issues of migration, climate change and COVID-19. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:11Published on October 8, 2021

Merkel meets Pope Francis at the Vatican German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Thursday with Pope Francis, during her last visit to the Vatican as leader of her country. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on October 7, 2021

Macron, Merkel and 15 other EU leaders defend LGBT rights amid row over new Hungarian law "We must continue fighting against discrimination towards the LGBT community, reaffirming our defence of their fundamental rights," the leaders say. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:49Published on October 4, 2021

'Democracy is under attack' says Merkel at German reunification ceremony German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for an ongoing commitment to democracy as she spoke at the 31st-anniversary ceremony of the reunification of east and west. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:52Published on October 4, 2021

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German parties agree deal to form government that will end Merkel era Three German parties have agreed a deal to form a new government that will end the era of the longstanding chancellor, Angela Merkel. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
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PM Modi holds extensive deliberations on bilateral relations with German Chancellor Merkel Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the G20 Summit and the two leaders held extensive deliberations on the strong bilateral relations and.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 31, 2021

Departing German leader Merkel looks forward to leisure time without political distractions Angela Merkel has said she is looking forward to enjoying some leisure time after 16 years as Germany's chancellor. Sky News - Published on October 30, 2021
German parties set for coalition talks to form post-Merkel government after close election Germany's Social Democrats (SDP) will seek to start the process of trying to form a three-way alliance and lead the government for the first time in 16 years after Sunday's tight election results. Sky News - Published on September 27, 2021
Social Democrats narrowly beat Merkel's party in German election as Germany faces prolonged coalition talks The centre-left Social Democrats have narrowly beaten outgoing chancellor Angela Merkel's centre-right bloc in a closely fought election. Sky News - Published on September 27, 2021

A mood of optimism tempered by anxiety: Germany's social democrats edge ahead in exit polls The German social democrats have had a miserable time in recent years, consistently beaten at the polls by Angela Merkel's election-winning machine, and cast as the party that time forgot. But now, it.. Sky News - Published on September 27, 2021
Angela Merkel's party has been castigated in the polls - and CDU activists are not happy It has not been a great election for Angela Merkel's own party, the CDU. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2021
Merkel leaves Germany as indisputably the senior leader of the West When she steps down as German chancellor after the federal elections on Sunday, Angela Merkel will be leaving as, indisputably, the senior leader in the EU, the G7 and the Western Alliance. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2021
Two main rivals in German election neck-and-neck, exit poll shows An exit poll in Germany suggests the two main rivals are tied in an election that will determine who will succeed Angela Merkel. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2021

Germany goes to polls in election to decide Angela Merkel's successor Polls have opened in the German election that will decide who succeeds Chancellor Angela Merkel after 16 years in charge of Europe's biggest economy. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2021
Germany's first election in 16 years without Merkel isn't just a political occasion, but also a cultural moment The world of 2005 feels a long way away. Sky News - Published on September 25, 2021
'An era comes to an end': Germany wants fresh leadership despite being unconvinced by the options They're already putting Angela Merkel out to pasture at the Tussauds waxworks in Berlin, decking her out in clothes to go hiking, which the chancellor says she wants to do more of when she's retired. Sky News - Published on September 25, 2021	As Merkel bows out, Germany's election race remains unclear with just hours left to run The Hofbrauhaus in the heart of Munich is a huge building dedicated to the art of beer. Sky News - Published on September 24, 2021
Who is Olaf Scholz - the man likely to be Germany's next chancellor? After 16 years of Angela Merkel in the chancellorship, Germany can be said to value leaders who are regarded as strong and steady. Sky News - Published on September 23, 2021	How does the German election work and who will be chancellor? A vote is taking place that will determine who succeeds German Chancellor Angela Merkel after her 16 years in power. Sky News - Published on September 23, 2021
'Boring' Olaf Scholz may be just the ticket as Germans fret about life after 'Mummy' Merkel Germany is about to lose its political mother and an air of uncertainty clouds the current election to replace her. Sky News - Published on September 16, 2021	Pope Francis criticises West's involvement in Afghanistan - but quotes Putin instead of Merkel Pope Francis mistakenly invoked Vladimir Putin in his criticism of the West's involvement in Afghanistan as an attempt by outsiders to impose democracy. Sky News - Published on September 1, 2021
PM Modi, Italian counterpart hold talks, both stress on international cooperation to address Afghan crisis Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to his Italian counterpart Mario Draghi as the two leaders stressed the need for international cooperation, including at the level of the G20, in addressing.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 27, 2021	'We have to act fast': Calm Merkel promises 'rapid recovery' after Germany devastated by floods German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told her nation that a recovery plan will be in place within days, after visiting some of the areas that were worst affected by the country's floods. Sky News - Published on July 18, 2021
German coronavirus restrictions on British travellers eased Restrictions on people travelling from the UK to Germany have been eased, days after Boris Johnson and Angela Merkel met at Chequers. Sky News - Published on July 5, 2021	Merkel tells PM number of fans at Wembley for Euro 2020 seems 'a bit too much' German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told Boris Johnson of her "grave concern" at the number of football fans being allowed to attend Euro 2020 games at Wembley Stadium. Sky News - Published on July 2, 2021
PM 'confident' UK's India-produced vaccines won't be a problem - as Merkel offers travel hope for double-jabbed Boris Johnson is "very confident" that the UK's use of India-produced jabs won't prevent Britons being able to travel abroad - as German chancellor Angela Merkel offered hope of quarantine-free trips.. Sky News - Published on July 2, 2021	UK-EU travel restrictions set to be high on agenda as PM hosts Germany's Merkel for talks The prime minister will welcome Angela Merkel to the UK later, with coronavirus travel restrictions expected to be high on the agenda for their talks. Sky News - Published on July 1, 2021
At 66 percent, PM Modi's global approval rating higher than Biden, Merkel, Trudeau and Johnson PM Modi has emerged with a better approval rating compared to other prominent world leaders like Biden, Merkel, Trudeau, Macron. DNA - Published on June 18, 2021	G7 outreach summit: PM Narendra Modi gives mantra of 'one earth, one health' German chancellor Angela Merkel specifically referred to PM's mantra of "One Earth, One Health" at the meet and conveyed her strong support to it. DNA - Published on June 12, 2021
Merkel's party suffers historic defeats as Germans react to handling of COVID crisis German Chancellor Angela Merkel's party has suffered historic defeats in regional elections as voters reacted to her handling of the COVID-19 crisis. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2021	Merkel has months left - here's who could end up leading Europe's biggest economy Every year, Forbes magazine produces a list of the most powerful women in the world. And in 14 of the past 15 years, it has been the same person - Angela Merkel. Sky News - Published on January 15, 2021
Coronavirus vaccines, Indo Pacific key focus at Modi-Merkel video conference PM Modi also appreciated the long-standing role of Merkel in providing stable and strong leadership at the European and global stage. DNA - Published on January 7, 2021	Data firm puts PM Narendra Modi's net approval at 55 per cent The similar figure for German Chancellor Angela Merkel is 24 per cent while it is in the negative for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson as more people disapprove of his work than those who approve it... IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2020
Angela Merkel wishes PM Modi on 70th birthday; vows to strengthen bilateral ties “Please accept my warmest congratulations on the occasion of your 70th birthday. I am happy to take this opportunity to thank you for our trustful and constructive cooperation,” Merkel said in her.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 17, 2020	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

Angela Merkel

Chancellor of Germany (born 1954)

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