Grandi praises Angela Merkel’s strong ‘moral compass’ as she lands top UNHCR refugee award
New York: For her political courage, compassion and decisive action in protecting people forced to flee, the head of the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, presented the former Chancellor of Germany with the prestigious Nansen Award, on Monday.
German federal election: Social Democrats’ Scholz declares victory
Berlin/UNI/Sputnik: Olaf Scholz, the leader of Germany’s Social Democrats, called the outcome of this Sunday’s federal election a success that proved voters wanted to see him as their next chancellor.
Recently appointed German envoy to China dies at 54
Berlin/UNI/Sputnik: The recently-appointed 14th German Ambassador to China, Jan Hecker, died at the age of 54, the German Federal Foreign Office said in a statement on Monday morning.
German chancellor Angela Merkel seeks Russia's support in rescuing Afghan forces
Moscow: German Chancellor Angela Merkel held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday and sought support in rescuing local Afghan forces after the Taliban seized power.
Angela Merkel says Afghanistan poses no 'acute' terrorist threat to other countries
Berlin/UNI/Sputnik: Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday that Afghanistan did not pose an immediate terrorist threat to the international community.
German Chancellor Angela Merel warns Beijing to open up or risk losing access to EU market
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned China that Europe may soon start limiting Chinese companies’ access to the single market if Beijing does not agree to a major opening up by the end of this year.
Merkel lauds Germany's interim success in COVID-19 response, says situation still fragile
Berlin/Sputnik/UNI: Although Germany has reached some intermediate success in COVID-19 response, the situation remains fragile, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday.
French President Macron keen to get into Merkel's shoes
Beijing, Aug 25 (UNI): As France hosts G7 Summit, a China-based daily says French President Emmanuel Macron is keen to step into German leader Angela Merkel's shoes.
Merkel says discussed trade issues, diplomacy with Iran at G20 talks with Trump
Moscow, Jun 28 (Sputnik) German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday that she had discussed with US President Donald Trump trade issues and diplomatic ways to settle US-Iranian tensions at the talks on the G20 summit sidelines in Japan’s Osaka.
Merkel vows extra funding for struggling German Military
Berlin, Jun 15 (Sputnik/UNI) German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday promised more funding for the German armed forces next year after years of underfinancing.
Merkel to host May in Berlin for Brexit talks
Berlin, Apr 8 (Xinhua): German Chancellor Angela Merkel will meet British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday to discuss a way out of the deadlock of the Brexit process, a German spokesman said on Monday.
Germany: FDP pulls out of coalition leaving Merkel red-faced
Berlin, Nov 20 (IBNS): Germany's powerful Chancellor Angela Merkel is facing her biggest challenge in 12 years as dialogue with free-market liberal FDP has collapsed, thus nullifying the possibility of forming a coalition government in Deutschland.
Germany: Merkel elected for the fourth time, party witnesses its worst result
Berlin, Sep 25 (IBNS): German Chancellor Angela Merkel won her fourth election on the trot but her party witnessed its worst result in the polls, reports said.
Islamist terror greatest threat to Germany, says Merkel
Berlin, Dec 31 (IBNS): German Chancellor Angela Merkel has referred to Islamist terror as the greatest threat to her country, media reports said.