Sigmar Gabriel

French President Emmanuel Macron backs US anti-racism activists

French President Emmanuel Macron backed anti-racism activists in the United States on Thursday in a message that avoided criticising US President Donald Trump over his reaction to violence in Charlottesville.

Aug 17, 2017, 20:05 PM IST

Germany warns US over Russia sanctions

The US Senate passed the sanctions package despite European concerns, sending it to President Donald Trump, who must decide whether to accept the tough stance or veto the measure. 

Jul 28, 2017, 20:47 PM IST

Germany said concerned by China's unwillingness to discuss Nobel laureate's widow

The Chinese government has repeatedly lambasted foreign governments for their concern about Liu and his family, saying it is nothing to do with them.

 

Jul 28, 2017, 17:20 PM IST

'You belong here, Germany tells Turks as row with Ankara rages

On Friday, Germany`s head of domestic intelligence said Turkish agencies were carrying out influence operations in Germany, including targeting opponents of Erdogan.

Jul 22, 2017, 18:00 PM IST

Germany's Angela Merkel backs Foreign Minister's measures against Turkey

Earlier, Gabriel cast doubt on Turkey's aspirations to join the EU.

Jul 20, 2017, 18:21 PM IST

Russia assumes Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin will meet at G20 summit: Sergei Lavrov

Moscow "assumes" that Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet US counterpart Donald Trump during next week's G20 summit in German, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.

Jun 28, 2017, 22:55 PM IST

Germany in Turkey row withdraws troops from anti-IS base

The German government decided Wednesday to withdraw its troops from Turkey's Incirlik base near the Syrian border after last-ditch talks with Ankara failed to resolve an escalating row.

Jun 07, 2017, 15:45 PM IST

German Foreign Minister says ties with United States in difficult phase

Relations between Berlin and Washington are in a difficult phase but the United States is "bigger and better" than the current spat shows and ties will improve again, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Tuesday.

May 30, 2017, 22:09 PM IST

Turkey hit back at German to pull its troops out of a key NATO base

Relations between Turkey and German plunged after Turkey imprisoned Deniz Yucel.

May 18, 2017, 16:35 PM IST

German minister refers to `nepotism` regarding Ivanka Trump`s role

German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel Saturday criticised Ivanka Trump`s role as an adviser to her father in the White House, describing it as a form of "nepotism."

Apr 29, 2017, 13:42 PM IST

Germany urges EU not to break off Turkey accession talks

Germany on Friday urged fellow EU nations not to end membership talks with Turkey despite deep misgivings over its rights record because the country is key to European interests.

Apr 28, 2017, 17:07 PM IST

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says German minister wouldn't take his call after snub

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he tried to telephone Germany`s foreign minister to clear the air after cancelling talks during Sigmar Gabriel`s visit to Israel but the German minister would not take the call.

Apr 28, 2017, 15:00 PM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu may cancel talks with German minister over NGO

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to cancel talks set for Tuesday with German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel over the visiting diplomat`s plan to also meet rights groups critical of Israel`s government.

Apr 25, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

Angela Merkel urges 'respectful dialogue' in Turkey after referendum

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday urged Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to seek "respectful dialogue" within the country after his narrow win in a referendum extending his powers.

Apr 17, 2017, 15:40 PM IST

Germany glad bitter Turkish referendum campaign over: Foreign minister

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan celebrated what he said was a clear result but opponents said they would challenge the vote count.

Apr 17, 2017, 09:38 AM IST

Berlin accuses Erdogan of playing politics in anti-Europe attacks

Germany's foreign minister on Saturday openly accused Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan of ramping up anti-European rhetoric in a bid to score political points back home ahead of a key referendum. 

Mar 18, 2017, 20:33 PM IST

Gabriel named foreign minister after ruling out Merkel challenge

Gabriel, 57, now replaces as Germany's top diplomat Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is set to take over the largely ceremonial post of federal president in Feb.

Jan 27, 2017, 18:54 PM IST

German supermarkets settle dispute to save 15,000 jobs

The German economy minister on Monday said two leading retailers had settled a dispute over the takeover of loss-making supermarket chain Kaiser`s Tengelmann, saving some 15,000 jobs.

Oct 31, 2016, 21:59 PM IST

German economy minister slams `irresponsible` Deutsche Bank

German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel on Sunday lashed out at Deutsche Bank`s handling of its troubles, saying "irresponsible" managers had put thousands of jobs at risk.

Oct 03, 2016, 02:27 AM IST

German vice-chancellor gives neo-Nazi protesters the finger

Germany's Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel raised eyebrows on Wednesday over a video of him showing the middle finger to a group of far-right protesters.

Aug 17, 2016, 15:17 PM IST