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EXPLAINED: 6 - The Real Truth

Angela Merkel seeks to calm European nerves over second Trump presidency

The former German chancellor has spoken to The Rest is Politics podcast

The Independent UK

France's Macron faces his Waterloo

Macron was never the anti-Trump savior of democracy — now his vanity and arrogance have led France into chaos

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Angela Merkel admits EU felt ‘abandoned’ by UK in Brexit referendum

The former German chancellor also revealed she had no regrets over Russian gas deal and denial of Ukraine Nato membership

The Independent UK

Angela Merkel Reflects On Trump's Fascination With Strongmen

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel reflects on interactions with Trump and Putin, highlighting challenges faced by Europe and the importance of upholdi...

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‘She is an eyewitness’- how Merkel’s ‘office manager’ played key role in memoir

Little-known Beate Baumann’s partnership with the former German chancellor goes back to 1992

The Guardian - UK

Freedom by Angela Merkel review – her lips are sealed

The ex-German chancellor’s memoir details the myriad issues she faced, from the 2008 financial crash to Covid-19, but studiously avoids much in the way of insights and analysis

The Guardian - UK

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Germany Clamps Down On Migrants: 'Assimilate To Our Culture, Language, and Laws or Stay Out'

CDU also stressed that non-European migrants will be turned away and requested to migrate to other European countries.

International Business Times UK

Scholz, Rival Trade Blows As German Election Campaign Kicks Off

Three months before elections, Germany's embattled Olaf Scholz kicked off the campaign Saturday by attacking his conservative rival as cold towards the poor but a hothead who would play "Russian roulette" with Moscow.

International Business Times

‘We miss her so much’: fans welcome Angela Merkel’s return to stage

Events in Berlin to promote former chancellor’s autobiography remind people of when ‘everything was more or less OK’

The Guardian - UK

Things to do in London this weekend, from Yunè Pinku to Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

From a South Korean superstar to Christmas at the Albert Hall, here’s everything to get up to in town this weekend

Evening Standard

No Regrets: Merkel Looks Back At Refugee Crisis, Russia Ties

Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel gives a spirited defence of her 16 years at the helm of Europe's top economy in her memoir "Freedom", released in 30 languages on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Regrets, feminism, and Trump’s ‘fascination’ with Putin: key takeways from Merkel’s memoir

The former German chancellor’s book Freedom gives insights on Brexit and her East German upbringing

The Guardian - UK

Angela Merkel's Memoirs: Putin, Obama, Trump, And Brexit

Explore Angela Merkel's memoir 'Freedom' offering insights into her political career and interactions with world leaders.

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The Guardian - UK

Freedom by Angela Merkel review – settling scores with silence

The former German chancellor slights her enemies by barely mentioning them – and is frustratingly opaque on her own big calls

The Independent UK

Angela Merkel ‘tormented’ by Brexit vote result and saw it as ‘humiliation’ for EU

Former German chancellor writes in autobiography Freedom she was pained by thoughts about whether there was more she could have done to help David Cameron prevent UK from leaving bloc

The Guardian - UK

Angela Merkel ‘tormented’ by Brexit vote and saw it as ‘humiliation’ for EU

Former German chancellor’s book tells how she tried to help David Cameron win over Britain’s Eurosceptics

Salon

Merkel: Musk WH role a "huge concern"

Angela Merkel warned against the tech titan and Trump's team-up, arguing it threatened the balance of politics

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Angela Merkel expresses ‘huge concern’ at Elon Musk’s US government role

Former German chancellor says politics should govern the social balance between powerful and ordinary citizens

The Guardian - UK

Scholz to lead SPD into snap German election after Pistorius withdraws

The Independent UK

German ex-leader Merkel says she felt sorrow at Trump's comeback and recalls awkward non-handshake

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she felt “sorrow” at Donald Trump’s return to power and recalls that every meeting with him was “a competition: you or me.”

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: ICC seeks Netanyahu’s arrest over allegations of ‘war crimes and crimes against humanity’

The international criminal court also issued warrants for Israel’s Yoav Gallant and Hamas’s Mohammed Deif. Plus, Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general nomination

International Business Times

Former German Leader Tears Into Trump In New Tell-All Book: He Is 'Fascinated' With Putin

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has provided her insight into President-elect Donald Trump as a leader in her memoir set to be released next week, noting that he is "not normal" and commenting on his reported fascination with tyrannical world leaders.

Latin Times

Former German Leader Tears Into Trump in New Tell-All Book: He Is 'Fascinated' with Putin

The Guardian - UK

Merkel: I mistook Trump for ‘someone completely normal’

Memoir of former German chancellor recalls US president’s soft spot for tyrants and apparent fascination with Putin

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