Angela Merkel

Issued on: 04/10/2022 - 22:04 Former German chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday won the United Nations refugee agency's prestigious Nansen Award, receiving praise for her…

The escalating civilian toll of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine has fuelled calls for a reappraisal of more than a decade of French and German efforts to engage with a leader whose forces stand accused…

Issued on: 22/01/2022 - 14:59 Germany's centre right opposition Christian Democrats on Saturday elected Friedrich Merz, a critic of former Chancellor Angela Merkel, as their new…

A détente between two of Eurasia’s most consequential countries will herald lasting peace in Europe. By Parth Satam Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s outreach for a “fresh start” with Russia and a possible meeting with President Vladimir Putin…

They blazed trails, set new records, called out injustice and faced down oppression: FRANCE 24 takes a look at the inspirational women who shaped the past 12 months.…

Issued on: 08/12/2021 - 05:26 Often described as austere and even robotic, Social Democrat Olaf Scholz nonetheless managed to inspire German voters in this year's election with a…

Issued on: 03/12/2021 - 00:45 With a hit by the “godmother of punk” Nina Hagen, Germany’s military saluted a visibly moved Angela Merkel during a ceremonial farewell Thursday, just a…

One week before she steps aside, outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel is being treated to a traditional sendoff Thursday, involving a military ceremony with a brass band playing her choice of music - reported to include a 1970s punk…

Issued on: 25/11/2021 - 19:51 The European Union must be prepared to enact more sanctions against Russia if the situation in and around eastern Ukraine or on the Belarus-Poland…

BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) speaks with Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister of Finance Olaf Scholz.Pool | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesGermany's Covid-19 crisis continues to rock the nation with…