End of the Merkel era ushers in new journey for German leaders
October 05, 2021 | 16:39
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is the strongest force in the newly-elected Bundestag with 25.7 per cent. The party improved its results by 5.2 per cent compared to four years ago.
Merkel to meet Macron in Marseille amid EU immigration row
September 04, 2018 | 10:39
Emmanuel Macron will host German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Mediterranean port city of Marseille on Friday (Sep 3), a French official said, seeking support as he takes on nationalist EU leaders over immigration and institutional reforms.
EU split on migration at 'mother of all summits'
June 28, 2018 | 11:03
European Union leaders face deep divisions on migration and the eurozone at a crucial summit in Brussels on Thursday (Jun 28) that could decide the fate of embattled German Chancellor Angela Merkel and even the bloc itself.
Euro crisis cements Merkel support for election duel
November 28, 2012 | 10:42
Germany swings into election countdown next week when Chancellor Angela Merkel and her chief challenger rally their party faithful for a campaign likely shaped by how hard the euro crisis hits German wallets.
Rocky road ahead for Merkel as crisis, polls loom
August 20, 2012 | 08:14
The eurozone crisis returns with a vengeance this week after a brief respite for German Chancellor Angela Merkel, kicking off an election campaign year she has said will turn on the single currency.
Merkel, Sarkozy vow faster euro action
January 10, 2012 | 11:07
The leaders of France and Germany vowed Monday to speed up various measures to ease the eurozone crisis, as the euro flirted with new lows on the market amid signs of heightened banking tensions.
Germany dampens hopes as France warns of euro 'explosion'
December 08, 2011 | 10:01
Economic powerhouse Germany played down hopes Wednesday that a crucial debt summit will save the euro as French President Nicolas Sarkozy warned the risk of a eurozone "explosion" was very real.
Speculation rife as Merkel keeps mum on ECB candidate
May 09, 2011 | 09:49
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is playing her cards close to her chest on her pick for the next head of the European Central Bank, though frontrunner Mario Draghi is emerging as an acceptable choice for Berlin, analysts said.
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