Merkel to Lure Opponents into Coalition, Conservatives Wary
The German leader may have no choice but to break her election promise and raise taxes.
Angela Merkel
Merkel Wins Personal Victory But Loses Ally
Conservatives are within reach of an absolute majority, but their liberal friends are crushed.
In German Election, Merkel Is the Safest Choice
The chancellor is criticized for her incrementalism. That’s what we like about her.
Merkel Appeals to German Voters to Stay the Course
After “four good years,” why vote her coalition out of office?
Merkel Takes Risk by Suggesting Role in Syria
Most voters and parties see little reason for Germany to involve itself in another country’s civil war.
Germany’s Merkel Warns Against Far-Left Coalition
The German leader urges voters to keep her center-right coalition in power.
Germany’s Merkel Drawn into Drone Procurement Scandal
The chancellor can no longer ignore a controversy about the procurement of unmanned aircraft.
Setback for German Conservatives in State Poll
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party loses a regional prime ministership to the left.
Germany’s Merkel Dominates Preelection Polls
This fall’s election is likely to strengthen Angela Merkel’s position as German chancellor.
German Opposition Criticizes Merkel’s Arms Exports
The left condemns the sale of weapons to undemocratic governments and conflict areas.
Merkel Chastises Opposition for Blocking Tax Relief
“Incomprehensible” that the left should block tax cuts, says the German chancellor.
Germany’s Merkel Cools to Russian Relationship
The German chancellor no longer worries about upsetting the Russians.
Germany Stills Needs Britain for Balance in Europe
Chancellor Angela Merkel needs the British for balance against the Mediterranean bloc.
Berlin Concerned About Merkel’s “Concessions”
German lawmakers are unhappy about the concessions Angela Merkel made to Italy and Spain.
Merkel Says Eurobonds “False, Counterproductive”
The German leader says Europe will not have a shared debt liability, “as long as I live.”