May 10 New virus clusters show risks of 2nd wave as protests flare By Frank Jordans, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press In Germany, where thousands have protested remaining restrictions in recent days, health officials say the number of people each confirmed coronavirus patient infects rose above 1 again, reflecting a renewed increase in cases. The number must be below 1 for… Continue reading
Apr 15 Germany outlines first steps to reopen after coronavirus restrictions By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Germany plans to let smaller shops reopen next week and to start reopening schools in early May, but Europe’s biggest economy is keeping strict social distancing rules in place for now. Continue reading
Mar 29 Germany’s Merkel shines in virus crisis even as power wanes By David Rising, Geir Moulson, Associated Press With the coronavirus outbreak, Merkel is reasserting her traditional strengths and putting her stamp firmly on domestic policy after two years in which her star seemed to be fading, with attention focused on constant bickering in her governing coalition and… Continue reading
Feb 10 German leader Merkel’s successor quits, throwing party into deeper crisis By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer told leading members of the Christian Democratic Union that she won't be seeking the chancellorship in next year's election, upending Merkel's plans to hand her the reins after more than 15 years in power. Continue reading
Dec 06 PHOTOS: German Chancellor Merkel visits Auschwitz for 1st time By Vanessa Gera, Markus Schreiber, Associated Press "These crimes are and will remain part of German history, and this history must be told over and over again,” Merkel said during the visit. Continue reading
Dec 04 Watch 4:03 Trump leaves NATO summit after drama-filled visit By Ryan Chilcote London's NATO summit was intended to celebrate a critical military alliance -- but ended up highlighting divisions among member nations. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was caught on camera appearing to mock President Trump to other leaders, while Trump openly… Continue watching
Dec 02 NATO under friendly fire as leaders ready for London summit By Lorne Cook, Associated Press NATO leaders will gather in London on Tuesday as the world’s biggest military alliance, marking its 70th birthday, battles with one of the most confounding of adversaries: Itself. Continue reading
Nov 29 Trump to meet Macron and Merkel at NATO summit By Associated Press NATO summit in London will come a critical moment for the 29-member military alliance, which has been fraying in the face of Trump’s complaints that too many NATO members are spending too little on defense. Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 9:28 Why German divisions remain, 30 years after fall of the Berlin Wall By Malcolm Brabant It's been 30 years since one of the 20th century's biggest historic events: the fall of the Berlin Wall. Although the East German dictatorship subsequently collapsed, cultural and political divisions remain, more than a generation after reunification. Special correspondent Malcolm… Continue watching
Aug 22 Merkel calls for EU-wide climate neutrality by 2050 By Mike Corder, Associated Press The German chancellor made her appeal after a meeting with the Dutch where they shared experiences on how best to shift their economies to sustainable energy sources. Continue reading