European Double Standards on Venezuela
German Chancellor Angela Merkel recognized the opposition leader too.
Seven Challenges for New CDU Leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer
fter 18 years of ruling Germany’s Christian Democrats (CDU), Chancellor Merkel’s official role in the party came to an end on Friday.
Is the European Defense Union Viable?
In fact, such a development was already expected considering German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s statement that Europeans must take care of themselves from now on after a number of unsuccessful meetings with U.
Germany: From the Refugee Problem to the Crisis of the Liberal Democratic System
As a result of the waves of refugees that were caused by the Syrian Civil War and especially Merkel's "We will manage" principle and open door policies, the public no longer refers to a "refugee problem" but a "refugee crisis.
Russia-NATO war closer than ever?
A spokesman for the German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged both sides to open a dialogue, describing the incident as “dangerous.
Who’s Who in the CDU Race for Presidency?
On the one hand, it’s expected that a newly elected party chairperson will either cooperate with the current German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the format of a de-facto dual-head of the government or, on the other hand, trigger a new power struggle, in which Merkel won’t be able to end her current government until 2021.
Yemen’s Deepening Crisis and the Role of the International Community
Most recently, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that Germany would no longer approve future arms deals to Saudi Arabia.
Dual-Citizenship of Turks: A Populist Instrument in German Politics?
ven though the annual convention of the CDU’s youth wing held on 6 October got public attention due to some of the critical statements made against Chancellor Merkel’s leadership, one interesting stance by the CDU’s General Secretary Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, who is known as one of Merkel’s closest allies, has been partly disregarded in particular by the Turkish public.
Elections in Bavaria and the Future of Conservatives in German Politics
Subsequently, he was appointed as the country’s Federal Minister of the Interior by the CDU leader and Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Towards a Limited but Robust Rapprochement Between Turkey and Germany
As was planned, he met with both Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Merkel in Berlin.
Turkey and Germany set to revive relations after Erdogan’s visit to Germany
n a joint conference held in Germany on Friday, President Erdoğan and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed bilateral relations.
Public Pressure in Germany and the Future of Hans-Georg Maassen
Merkel to dismiss him.
Lack of Communication Between Germany’s Domestic Federal Authorities?
Rather interestingly, on Friday, the head of Germany’s domestic intelligence service (BfV), Hans-Georg Maassen, openly contradicted Chancellor Merkel’s statements on the racist mob in Chemnitz.
The US atrocity and Trump as a scapegoat
European leaders, especially German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron, criticize Trump for being compliant with authoritarian regimes and having problems with Washington’s allies.
The Trump Effect on Turkey-Germany relations
In addition, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel had a telephone call in which both leaders discussed the current developments as well as regional issues, such as the situation in Syria.
A chance to deepen Turkey-Germany relations
During the visit, Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will greet President Erdogan with military honors, and a meeting with Chancellor and CDU leader Angela Merkel has also been planned.
“I am a German when we win, but I am an immigrant when we lose”
After the picture was taken, German Chancellor Merkel had also criticized the football player.
Is Germany Heading into a Trap of Nationalism?
coalition government of Chancellor Merkel is heavily under pressure due to dissatisfaction with her refugee policies since 2015.
The Turkish Diaspora’s Voting Preference in the 24 June Elections
While German Chancellor Merkel and President Steinmeier congratulated President Erdogan by stressing the future intention “to further support and deepen the cooperation between our two countries,” some German politicians with Turkish roots once again elaborated the results in a negative tone.
What Changed 25 Years After the Solingen Arson Attack
Many policymakers, above all German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, Justice Minister Katarina Barley and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, who came to Germany in order to join the commemoration, appealed to Germany’s people to remember the young republics deadliest racist attacks.
