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Angela Merkel

Europe Has No Reason to Fear a Powerful Germany

If the last seventy years are any indication, Germany will continue to lead Europe with caution.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 16, 2015November 13, 2021

Third Bailout Tough Sell in Northern Creditor States

Voters in Finland, Germany and the Netherlands would rather Greece left the euro.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 13, 2015November 9, 2021

Greece Has United Europe Against It — Except France

No one but François Hollande still sympathizes with the Greeks. But what can he do?

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 8, 2015November 25, 2021

German Euroskeptics Split Over Leaders, Ideology

A leadership contest in Germany’s Euroskeptic party reveals a split between liberals and nationalists.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 6, 2015January 1, 2020

Leaders Pessimistic After Greeks Reject Austerity

European leaders are pessimistic a deal can still be done now that the Greeks have voted “no”.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 5, 2015November 13, 2021

Another Bailout Now “Barely Conceivable”: Germany

The outcome of the Greek referendum makes another round of financial support almost impossible.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 5, 2015November 25, 2021

Germans Mock Greek Referendum, Unsure About Euro’s Future

Germans are tired of Greece, but they are unsure if the country should leave the euro.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 3, 2015November 25, 2021
Nord Stream pipeline

Nord Stream Belies Countries’ Non-Russian Gas Efforts

Some of Europe’s richest countries prioritize their own energy security over others.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 30, 2015November 21, 2021
David Cameron Angela Merkel

Danes Support Cameron’s Reforms, Germany Cautious

Danish conservatives share Britain’s priorities for reform in Europe.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 25, 2015November 9, 2021

Merkel, Schäuble Disagree About Greek Euro Exit

Chancellor Angela Merkel is less sure than her finance minister about letting Greece exit the euro.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 16, 2015November 13, 2021

Greece Talks Collapse, Germany Rejects “Blackmail”

Germany warns it will not pay for the mistakes of Greek leaders.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 14, 2015November 9, 2021

Germany, United Kingdom Could Split Europe in Two

Germany would link deeper eurozone integration with Britain’s proposal for looser union.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 22, 2015November 14, 2021

Dutch, German Central Banks Criticize Quantitative Easing

The Dutch and Germans worry that “easy money” will discourage countries from reforming.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 12, 2015November 10, 2021

Greece’s Migrants Threat Rubs Dutch, Germans Wrong Way

Greece’s threat to flood the continent with migrants has outraged Northern Europe.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 10, 2015November 13, 2021

Greek Minister Threatens to Flood Germany with Migrants

Greece threatens to give travel papers to immigrations if Germany doesn’t acquiesce to its demands.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 9, 2015January 1, 2020

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