Europe will not pause during German crisis: European Union
The EU will push ahead with plans for post-Brexit reforms of the euro later this month despite the collapse of German Chancellor Angela Merkel`s coalition talks, the European Commission said Tuesday.
Nov 21, 2017, 17:28 PM IST
Angela Merkel battles to stay in power despite crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday she was ready to lead her party into snap elections after the collapse of high-stakes coalition talks plunged the EU`s top economy into a political crisis.
Nov 21, 2017, 00:45 AM IST
German coalition talks collapse as pro-business FDP quits
With the Social Democratic Party already ruling out returning to a coalition with Merkel, and the veteran leader herself refusing a minority government, Germany would likely be forced to hold new elections.
Nov 20, 2017, 07:58 AM IST
Merkel urges compromises as coalition talks enter final stretch
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday urged party leaders negotiating a tricky three-way coalition government to show more willingness to compromise.
Nov 12, 2017, 23:23 PM IST
Germany, Turkey top diplomats hold talks amid tensions
Angela Merkel has urged a cut in EU funding linked to Turkey`s membership talks to signal the bloc`s unhappiness over the crackdown in the wake of the failed July 2016 coup.
Nov 04, 2017, 15:44 PM IST
Angela Merkel sends positive signal to British PM on Brexit talks
German Chancellor Angela Merkel offered one of her most positive assessments of Brexit talks in months on Thursday, saying she believed negotiations between the EU and Britain were moving forward and dismissing the prospect of a breakdown.
Oct 20, 2017, 13:30 PM IST
Angela Merkel calls for cut to Turkey EU funding
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has led calls for a cut to EU funding linked to Turkey's membership talks, to signal the bloc's unhappiness at Ankara's crackdown in the wake of a failed coup.
Oct 20, 2017, 08:29 AM IST
Donald Trump, Angela Merkel discuss Iran's 'malign' activities
US President Donald Trump has called German Chancellor Angela Merkel to congratulate her on election victory and discussed how to counter Iran's nuclear ambitions and 'malign' activities in the Middle East.
Sep 29, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
Angela Merkel welcomes Macron's 'European passion', mum on proposals
Macron appeared to respond to Lindner directly on Tuesday, saying: "I don`t have red lines, I only have horizons."
Sep 27, 2017, 19:51 PM IST
After German election, French President paints sweeping vision for Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron offered an ambitious vision for European renewal on Tuesday.
Sep 27, 2017, 00:01 AM IST
Infighting hits nationalist AfD after winning first seats in German Parliament
The nationalist alternative for Germany was hit by party infighting Monday.
Sep 25, 2017, 18:25 PM IST
Vote winner Angela Merkel faces tricky coalition talks, hard-right 'earthquake'
After 12 years in power and running on a promise of stability and continuity, Merkel`s CDU/CSU bloc scored 32.9 per cent, against 20.8 per cent for the Social Democrats under challenger Martin Schulz.
Sep 25, 2017, 08:40 AM IST
Macron vows 'essential cooperation' with Germany after Merkel win
"I called Angela Merkel to congratulate her. We will continue our essential cooperation with determination for Europe and for our countries," Macron said on Twitter.
Sep 25, 2017, 06:28 AM IST
Angela Merkel wins fourth term as far-right enters German Parliament
After the AfD hurt her conservatives in regional elections last year, Merkel, a pastor`s daughter who grew up in Communist East Germany, wondered if she should run for re-election.
Sep 25, 2017, 05:44 AM IST
Angela Merkel on track for fourth term as German Chancellor: Exit polls
Social Democrats and their candidate Martin Schulz, have come in a distant second in German elections, as per exit polls.
Sep 24, 2017, 22:01 PM IST
Germans warned against apathy as Angela Merkel heads for fourth term
In Germany`s proportional election system, low turn-out can boost smaller parties, such as the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), giving them more seats from the same number of votes.
Sep 24, 2017, 20:35 PM IST
Angela Merkel hopes to create history as Germany votes today
Germans began voting in a national election on Sunday that is likely to see Chancellor Angela Merkel win a historic fourth term and a far-right party enter parliament for the first time in more than half a century.
Sep 24, 2017, 12:19 PM IST
Angela Merkel, Martin Schulz urge undecided Germans to vote with far right gaining
A new INSA poll published by Bild newspaper showed declining support for both Merkel`s conservatives, who dropped two percentage points to 34 per cent, and the SPD, down one point to 21 per cent.
Sep 23, 2017, 17:47 PM IST
Angela Merkel says in 'clear disagreement' with Donald Trump over North Korea
"We believe that any kind of military solution is completely deficient and we support diplomatic efforts," she said.
Sep 20, 2017, 23:45 PM IST
225 killed in massive Mexico earthquake, rescue efforts on
At daybreak, firefighters, police, soldiers and volunteers were still swarming over the ruins of some 40 buildings that collapsed in the capital.
Sep 20, 2017, 23:39 PM IST
