Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel Calls Trump's Twitter Ban Problematic
A spokesman for the German chancellor said social media companies should not "stand back" when users incite violence or spread hate.
Europe's Year-End Blow to the West
The incoming Biden administration will have to make a difficult choice: either reset transatlantic cooperation to its pre-2016 status, or stand up to Beijing.
Merkel Apologizes in Impassioned Christmas Plea About Germany's COVID Rules
German chancellor told the Bundestag "I really am sorry from the bottom of my heart" regarding proposed restrictions to curb the disease.
Car Crashes Into Angela Merkel's Berlin Office Gates
The words "You damn children and old people murderers" were seen written on the side of the car, which was surrounded by emergency service workers.
World Reacts to U.S. Election as Result Becomes Clearer
As Joe Biden takes the lead over Donald Trump in key battleground states, the rest of the world is watching on.
Right-Wing German Politician Fired After Suggesting Immigrants Be Shot
A leading member of the AfD party was stripped of his official titles after he was recorded on tape suggesting the killing of migrants.
Donald Trump Viewed More Negatively Than Most Other World Leaders
Only 16 percent of adults surveyed across 14 countries said they had confidence in Trump to do the right thing when it comes to world affairs.
Russian Gas Makes it Tough to Punish Kremlin Over Navalny Poisoning
Despite global condemnation of the Novichok attack on the Kremlin critic, the E.U. and the U.S. may find it hard to sanction Russia.
Did Trump Really 'Charm' Merkel?
Acting Director of National Intelligence and Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell told the RNC on Wednesday that the president was able to "charm" Merkel, despite their frosty public relationship.
Putin Warns Against Interference in Belarus After Offering Military Help
"Russia pointed out that foreign attempts to interfere in the country's domestic affairs were unacceptable," the Kremlin said in a statement.
Trump Ambassador Pick Called Refugees 'Unwanted Invaders'
"The only solution is martial law on the border, putting the United States Army in charge of it," retired Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor said in 2019.
Donald Trump Isn't the Only World Leader Seen Without a Mask in Public
The director-general of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in China, where the virus was first reported, has previously warned not wearing masks is a "big mistake."
Merkel: Coronavirus Border Closures in Europe Can Be Eliminated by June 15
But the German chancellor warned that the virus remains a danger to all Germans.
Germany Sees New Coronavirus Cases Nearly Triple as Lockdown Is Eased
The nation reported 933 new cases on Tuesday after reporting just 357 the day before.
Angela Merkel Under Pressure to Call Out Chinese Abuses at September Summit
German opposition lawmakers have called on the chancellor to prioritize human rights and transparency when President Xi Jinping comes to Europe in September.
As Germany Eases Lockdown Restrictions, Coronavirus Infection Rate Rises
"Let us continue to stay at home as much as possible, keep observing the restrictions," Lothar Wieler, president of the Robert Koch Institute, warned.
Merkel Says Germany Is 'on Thin Ice,' Only at 'Beginning' of Pandemic
The German chancellor warned that lifting restrictions too soon could have an adverse effect on the positive result the nation has seen.
Germany To Introduce Covid-19 'Immunity Certificates' For Recovered Public
The documents are part of a research project being conducted at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Braunschweig, which will conduct blood tests in the general public for antibodies produced against the virus.
Angela Merkel Has Entered Quarantine Over Coronavirus Concern
"Even from domestic quarantine, the Chancellor will continue her official business," the German leader's spokesperson said.
Suspected Far-Right Extremist Carried Out Attacks On Shisha Bars In Germany
At least nine people were killed in the shootings in the city of Hanau, Germany, on Wednesday night, police said.
World Views Russia's Putin and China's Xi More Favorably Than Trump: Poll
Sixty-four percent of respondents said they had "no confidence" in Trump to "do the right thing."
Trump, Johnson, Merkel, Macron: This NATO 'Leaders Meeting' Is Anything But
The West is facing security threats unlike any since the end of the Cold War, but a dearth of leadership continues to plague the alliance.
#TrumpNotWelcome Trends In Germany As Donald Trump Says He'd Like To Visit
"I have German in my blood," President Donald Trump said, announcing his plans to visit Germany "maybe soon."
Angela Merkel Snorts as Donald Trump Says He Has 'German in My Blood'
At their G7 meeting, the president also said he may soon undertake his first bilateral visit to Germany since taking office.
Merkel Denounces Extremism on Anniversary of Plot to Kill Hitler
Merkel noted that people still have an obligation to "oppose all tendencies that seek to destroy democracy. This includes right-wing extremism."
Mike Huckabee Suggests Angela Merkel Was a Nazi Sympathizer
"Must have been an 'awkward' moment for Angela Merkel to sit in ceremony as the Allies commemorated D-Day," Huckabee tweeted.
Merkel Slams 'Protectionism' and 'Trade Conflicts' in Apparent Dig at Trump
"In short, we have to work together rather than alone," the German chancellor told Harvard alumni.
All Synagogues, Jewish Schools in Germany Need Police Guards: Merkel
The four-term chancellor said young Germans must face "the specters of the past."
Lara Trump: Germany Allowing Refugees Led To 'Downfall'
First daughter-in-law and 2020 Donald Trump campaign adviser Lara Trump said Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel allowing in refugees is one of "the worst things that has ever happened to Germany."