Angela Merkel

How have the EU 27 leaders reacted to May’s address in Brussels last night?

British prime minister Theresa May met with European leaders over dinner last night at the end of the first day of…

German election 2017: Here’s what Angela Merkel’s victory means for Brexit

German chancellor Angela Merkel has secured victory in the German federal elections, according to exit polls just out. Merkel appears…

German election 2017: Is Angela Merkel’s popularity reliant on a strong economy?

German chancellor Angela Merkel, Europe’s longest-serving leader, is set to secure her fourth term on 24 September. To what extent is…

German elections 2017: CDU and CSU bound to win but which party will be third?

On Sunday 61.5m people will cast two votes in the German elections -- one for the candidate and the other…

? All you need is love — Germany has voted to legalise same-sex marriage ?

After an emotional debate Germany's parliament has voted by a wide margin to legalise same-sex marriage. The surprise vote comes…

Modi’s European visit: what will be discussed this week?

India’s prime minister Narendra Modi is visiting Europe this week. He will be visiting the leaders of Germany, Spain, Russia…

G20 finance ministers meeting; Merkel dials Trump; Russia’s getting a new S&P rating

These three things will change the world today. 1. G20 finance meeting kicks off The first G20 finance meeting of the…

Merkel demands Turkey releases German journalist; Fed chair Yellen speaking today; Nintendo Switch launches

These three things will change the world today. 1. Merkel and Erdogan’s meeting may be called off German chancellor Angela…

What does Germany’s record trade surplus mean for US tensions?

Germany's trade surplus hit a new record last year and is likely to worsen tensions between Washington and Berlin. Despite…