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French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British PM Theresa May attend an European Union leaders summit in Brussels. (Photo: AFP)

Theresa May talks Brexit, Angela Merkel says EU

German Chancellor says bloc's future priority as British PM meets European leaders.

23 Jun 2017 2:21 AM IST

European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker (Photo: AFP)

Move Brexit trade talks quickly: Theresa May to EU

The European Union states that they will start talks on a post-Brexit transition in January but will not begin trade...

15 Dec 2017 3:05 PM IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel address the media during a joint news conference with the Prime Minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat, as part of a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany. (Photo: AP)

Merkel reaches out to France's Macron on eurozone budget

The bilateral panel will report to a joint ministerial meeting of the eurozone's two biggest players in July.

20 Jun 2017 6:39 PM IST

The bill was proposed last year by security officials from German Chancellor Angela Merkels conservative bloc. (Photo: Representational/AP)

German ban on full-face veils for public servants goes ahead

The law also applies to soldiers and still needs approval from the upper house of parliament.

28 April 2017 3:21 PM IST

Merkel says UK won't have same rights as EU members post-Brexit

The leaders of the other 27 EU nations will meet on April 29 to set down the bloc's 'red lines'.

27 April 2017 2:27 PM IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, second from left, shakes hand with a police officer as she visits the site of the attack in Berlin, Germany. (Photo: AP)

Berlin Xmas market attack: Detained Pak man unlikely to be suspect,...

Berlin police chief told reporters about the uncertainty regarding the Pakistani man while forensic work and questioning...

20 Dec 2016 8:04 PM IST

Forensic experts examine the scene around a truck that crashed into a Christmas market in Berlin on Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

Wrap-up: Berlin truck attack suspect gunned down

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack in Berlin, which killed 12 and injured 56 others.

25 Dec 2016 5:22 AM IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a press meet in Berlin on Friday. (Photo: AFP)

Threat thwarted but terror danger endures: Merkel

Ms Merkel said she had ordered justice and interior ministers at the federal and state level to analyse every aspect of...

24 Dec 2016 1:57 AM IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel address the media during a joint news conference with the Prime Minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat, as part of a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany. (Photo: AP)

Merkel: Europe's face of liberalism

Angela Merkel has relied on common sense, rather than charisma, to build her enviable reputation as a safe pair of...

5 Dec 2016 12:57 AM IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel address the media during a joint news conference with the Prime Minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat, as part of a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany. (Photo: AP)

German Chancellor Angela Merkel party wants dual nationality junked

Dual nationality was a key demand of the Social Democrats during negotiations with Merkel's conservatives after the last...

8 Dec 2016 7:20 AM IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (Photo: AP)

Merkel disappoints

The ban on any cultural or religious symbol can only lead to further divisions within society.

8 Dec 2016 3:31 AM IST

Ursulas meeting with Saudi Arabias crown prince was not welcomed by many Saudis who took to Twitter to express their anger. (Photo: Twitter)

During visit to Saudi Arabia, German minister refuses to wear burqa

'The right to choose one's attire is a right shared by men and women equally,' said Ursula.

15 Dec 2016 3:56 PM IST