The ‘eternal’ chancellor: Angela Merkel prepares to leave the stage after 16 years in power

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Merkel has been at the helm of Germany since 2005. GERMAN CHANCELLOR ANGELA Merkel will soon be wrapping up a historic 16 years in power, leaving behind an uncertain legacy. In office so long she was dubbed Germany’s “eternal chancellor”, … Read More

Berlin takes over the EU presidency: Lower your expectations

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, hold a joint news conference via video conference to mark Berlin taking over the EU’s rotating presidency from July 1 until the end of the … Read More

German Cabinet approves revised abortion law

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Under the new abortion law, medical professionals and organizations could state that they carry out abortions. The reform has been criticized by some health professionals who say it prevents access to useful information. The German Cabinet on Wednesday approved a … Read More

Could Angela Merkel’s successor be Europe’s saviour?

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Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer beat traditionalists to become CDU leader. She would make a vocally pro-European chancellor. ‘If Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer gets a chance, she would be a vocal leader of Germany and Europe – and less prone to silent procrastination than Merkel.’ … Read More

Germany’s new CDU chief to review liberal Merkel migration policies

BERLIN (Reuters) – The new leader of Germany’s Christian Democrats (CDU) outlined plans on Sunday to change the party’s migrant policies before next year’s European election, signaling that she could break with her mentor Angela Merkel’s liberal approach. The conservative … Read More