Why is Europe pausing Syrian asylum claims after al-Assad’s fall? Some European countries are freezing asylum applications for people from Syria in the wake of the fall of its regime. Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2024
Who is Friedrich Merz, the pilot politician tipped to be German chancellor? CDU leader once sidelined by Merkel loves private planes, hates tax bureaucracy, and backs Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024
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 · Dec 9, 2024
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 Salon · Dec 8, 2024
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 · Dec 4, 2024
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... Top News · Dec 3, 2024
‘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 · Dec 1, 2024
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 · Dec 1, 2024
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 · Nov 30, 2024
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 · Nov 30, 2024
‘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 · Nov 28, 2024
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 · Nov 28, 2024
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 · Nov 26, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024 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
Top News · Nov 26, 2024 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.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024 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 · Nov 24, 2024 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 · Nov 24, 2024 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 · Nov 22, 2024 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
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2024 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 · Nov 22, 2024 Scholz to lead SPD into snap German election after Pistorius withdraws Chancellor’s popular rival says he is unavailable to stand, leaving Scholz as the default candidate
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024 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 · Nov 22, 2024 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 · Nov 21, 2024 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.