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Merkel Acknowledges Refugee Policy Boosted AFD Support

Merkel Acknowledges Refugee Policy Boosted AFD Support

Mon 25 Aug 2025 09:05 CEST

”We can do it” – we will manage it, said Angela Merkel when hundreds of thousands of refugees and migrants came to Europe in 2015. Now the former German Chancellor says her policy contributed to strengthening the far-right – but she does not regret it

Sweden Challenges EU Budget Plans Amid Upcoming Negotiations

Sweden Challenges EU Budget Plans Amid Upcoming Negotiations

Wed 16 Jul 2025 07:15 CEST

How much more should be paid to the EU, in what way and why? Here are the most crucial questions when EU countries and parliament are getting ready for at least two years of budget disputes.

Trump Attends NATO Summit in The Hague Focusing on Membership Fees

Trump Attends NATO Summit in The Hague Focusing on Membership Fees

Tue 3 Jun 2025 20:29 CEST

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is traveling to The Hague when the Nato military alliance is holding a summit, the White House announces.

Turkey Releases Journalist Joakim Medin Amid Diplomatic Efforts

Turkey Releases Journalist Joakim Medin Amid Diplomatic Efforts

Fri 16 May 2025 20:29 CEST

Turkey has suddenly released journalist Joakim Medin. Both the stick and the carrot may have been used to achieve the release, assesses Turkey expert Paul Levin

Can Friedrich Merz Build a Strong Relationship with Trump on the Golf Course

Can Friedrich Merz Build a Strong Relationship with Trump on the Golf Course

Tue 6 May 2025 16:22 CEST

He was outmaneuvered by Angela Merkel and disappeared from politics. Now Friedrich Merz has got his final revenge

Johann Wadephul Set to Become German Foreign Minister Amid Global Conflicts

Johann Wadephul Set to Become German Foreign Minister Amid Global Conflicts

Mon 28 Apr 2025 10:06 CEST

Germany's intended government is taking shape. For the first time in nearly 60 years, a Christian democrat will become foreign minister

The Power Player Merz Has Made His Comeback

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The Power Player Merz Has Made His Comeback

Mon 24 Feb 2025 12:18 CET

He was outmaneuvered by Angela Merkel and disappeared from politics. Now, Friedrich Merz has made a grand comeback

German top politician: We are keeping a close eye on Sweden

German top politician: We are keeping a close eye on Sweden

Sun 23 Feb 2025 20:41 CET

The Christian Democrats – who appear to be leading the next German government – are closely examining how Sweden has revised its migration policy. This is what Dorothee Bär, Vice President of the Bavarian CSU, tells TT at the Christian Democrats' election watch

Christoph Heusgen in tears at the security conference

Christoph Heusgen in tears at the security conference

Mon 17 Feb 2025 09:47 CET

The Munich Security Conference implied a kind of "European nightmare", according to its outgoing chairman Christoph Heusgen – who broke down during the closing speech.

Merz rules out: No cooperation with the far-right

Merz rules out: No cooperation with the far-right

Mon 3 Feb 2025 18:36 CET

The Conservative CDU should not cooperate with the extreme right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AFD). Party leader Friedrich Merz's statement comes as a surprise since CDU has sought support from AFD to push through stricter asylum laws

Scholz's challenger breaks tabu – gets support from AFD

Scholz's challenger breaks tabu – gets support from AFD

Fri 31 Jan 2025 06:00 CET

The migration issue dominates the German debate ahead of the election in February. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's challenger Friedrich Merz has no objection to support from the far-right to push through tougher rules for immigration

Mistake made – Merkel's criticism of her successor

Mistake made – Merkel's criticism of her successor

Thu 30 Jan 2025 13:45 CET

Mistake made, says Germany's former Chancellor Angela Merkel in rare criticism of her conservative party colleagues in CDU.

Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top

Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top

Mon 23 Dec 2024 06:00 CET

She skipped golf and got Angela Merkel to be silent. Now Kaja Kallas is in command when the EU is trying to toughen up its foreign policy

Putin: Angela, forgive me for the dog

Putin: Angela, forgive me for the dog

Thu 28 Nov 2024 19:08 CET

Vladimir Putin extends an olive branch to his old antagonist Angela Merkel and apologizes for having brought a dog to their meeting in 2007.

Merkel: Trump was obsessed with getting rid of German cars

Merkel: Trump was obsessed with getting rid of German cars

Sun 24 Nov 2024 09:48 CET

Donald Trump was obsessed with the idea of getting rid of German cars from Manhattan's streets, according to Angela Merkel. According to the former German Chancellor, Trump threatened enormous trade tariffs against the EU to solve the problem

Tougher approach – EU asylum policy shifts

Tougher approach – EU asylum policy shifts

Thu 10 Oct 2024 12:52 CEST

Prisons and exceptions, tightened borders and increased pressure on countries outside Europe. These are the new watchwords as more and more EU countries demand tougher action on migration

Zelensky's strong support is being eroded

Zelensky's strong support is being eroded

Sat 20 Jul 2024 19:27 CEST

When Ukraine stood up to the Russian large-scale invasion, the support for Volodymyr Zelenskyj was rock-solid. When the country has become more pressured, it has affected its president

Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

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Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

Thu 18 Jul 2024 08:37 CEST

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen can continue her job for five more years. The EU Parliament supports her – with a margin of 41 votes

NATO Meeting in Trump's Shadow: Betting Big

NATO Meeting in Trump's Shadow: Betting Big

Sun 7 Jul 2024 06:32 CEST

Nato is celebrating its 75th anniversary in connection with the summit in Washington, now with Sweden as a member. In the background, future challenges are lurking and a big question: What happens in the long run if Donald Trump becomes president?