Israel-Germany relations no longer cloudless
German-Israeli relations have a special significance due to the history of the Jewish German population during the Nazi era
Angela Merkel
Merkel condemns Russia's operation in Ukraine
Events in Ukraine crucial for history of Europe — former German Chancellor Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has described the developments in Ukraine as "a profound turning point in the history of Europe after the end …
Macron hopes to become Europe's new leader after Merkel leaves
Over the last two decades, the European Union has looked to Angela Merkel as its de facto leader. In this shift, Emmanuel Macron sees an opening to assert France as the new center of influence in Europe. By …
Scholz succeeds Merkel as German chancellor
The German parliament on Wednesday elected Social Democrat Olaf Scholz as the country’s ninth postwar chancellor. Scholz takes office at the head of a coalition of Social Democrats, Greens and Free Democrats, heralding a new …
Germany could make COVID vaccinations mandatory
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Germany could impose a blanket COVID-vaccine mandate, one of the most ambitious of its kind anywhere in the world, as the country fights off a deadly record winter wave. The mandate would take effect early …
Polish PM slams Merkel for talking with Lukashenko
Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki slammed Germany's outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel for talks with Belarusian ruler Alexander Lukashenko amid a growing migrant crisis on Europe's border that many say has been orchestrated …
New German government's policy towards Turkey
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) will likely strive to build a constructive relationship with Turkey
Zelensky speaks to Merkel and Michel about border situation with Russia
Ukraine's President Vladimir Zelensky held separate telephone calls Thursday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Council head Charles Michel to discuss the situation on the border with Russia. Merkel and …
Kremlin assesses Minsk agreements situation
Three members of the Normandy Quartet (Germany, Russia, Ukraine, France) are unwilling to see that the Minsk agreements are the key document for the settlement in Ukraine, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday. …
Merkel ready to talk with Lukashenko, Putin confirms
Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted the readiness of the Acting Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel to talk with the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko. Putin expects the conversation to take place in the near future. …
Merkel blames migration tensions on Belarusian authorities
Germany’s acting Chancellor Angela Merkel in a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that the current worsening of the situation on the Polish-Belarusian border and the influx of migrants should be blamed on …
Putin discussed with Merkel the situation on the borders of Belarus with the EU countries
On Thursday, November 11, a telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Acting German Chancellor Angela Merkel. This is stated in a message posted on the Kremlin's website. During the …
Kremlin: Russia wants to help resolve standoff on Belarusian-Polish border
Russia has nothing to do with the current developments on the Belarusian-Polish border but seeks to help resolve the standoff, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday. "Russia has nothing to do with what's …
Merkel awarded with Walther Rathenau medal
Today, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was awarded with the Walther Rathenau Medal in the Deutsche Bank atrium in Berlin. The medal is annually awarded by the Walter Rathenau Institute for contributions to world diplomacy; for example, the late …
What changed in Turkish-German ties during Merkel era?
On October 16, German Chancellor Angela Merkel paid her farewell visit to Turkey. During the Merkel period, which lasted for 16 years, both Ankara and Berlin worked hard to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship, writes …
Merkel asked to perform chancellor's duties until Cabinet is formed
Germany's President Frank Walter Steinmeier has asked the outgoing chancellor, Angela Merkel, to perform her duties until a new government is formed, the press-service of the head of state said on Tuesday. "This request was …
Merkel’s legacy to play a role in future ties between China and Germany, EU
How will China-Germany and China-Europe relations evolve with the departure of German Chancellor Angela Merkel? The latest video talks between Chinese and German leaders may offer some clues. As Global Times …
Turkey, Germany to cooperate in negotiations with Taliban
German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed bilateral contacts with the Taliban movement (prohibited in Russia) with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In her opinion, the parties may conduct such negotiations in the future. …
Merkel and Erdogan to meet in Istanbul
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to pay a working visit to Turkey on October 16 upon the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. According to a statement from Turkey's Communication Directorate, the talks in …
Putin held talks with Macron and Merkel
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the Kremlin press service reported. "The worrying situation in connection with the delaying of the …
