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Balkan route nations 'to push for faster action' to resolve migration crisis
European leaders from countries along the Balkan migrant route have gathered in Vienna with the aim of pushing other EU member states to take faster action over the migration…European leaders from countries along the Balkan migrant route have gathered in Vienna with the aim of pushing other EU member states to take faster action over the migration…
AfD's Frauke Petry on Merkel and the migrant crisis
In this bonus interview, Frauke Petry, the head of Alternative für Deutschland, talks to Euronews about Angela Merkel, the migrant crisis and populism.In this bonus interview, Frauke Petry, the head of Alternative für Deutschland, talks to Euronews about Angela Merkel, the migrant crisis and populism.
The Brief from Brussels: Belgium set for TTIP protests
This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.
Germany: Mea Culpa from Merkel on migrants after election drubbing
German leader Angela Merkel faced the press on Monday after her conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) suffered their worst ever result in Berlin, at local elections, in the latest sign of a backlashGerman leader Angela Merkel faced the press on Monday after her conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) suffered their worst ever result in Berlin, at local elections, in the latest sign of a backlash
Berlin goes to the polls in a challenging vote for Merkel
Berlin is at the polls in Germany’s second regional election in two weeks.Berlin is at the polls in Germany’s second regional election in two weeks.
Renzi shatters illusion of unity in Bratislava
Matteo Renzi says he declined to share a podium with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande as he did not "share their conclusions".Matteo Renzi says he declined to share a podium with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande as he did not "share their conclusions".
EU tries to portray unity amid splits on migration
As EU officials admit, the European Union faces an existential crisis.As EU officials admit, the European Union faces an existential crisis.
Berlin elections loom, but is another setback on the horizon for Angela Merkel?
Berlin is set to vote on Sunday in Germany’s second regional elections in as many weeks and all signs are pointing to another blow for Chancellor Angela Merkel.Berlin is set to vote on Sunday in Germany’s second regional elections in as many weeks and all signs are pointing to another blow for Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Merkel tells German companies to speed up hiring of refugees
Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany needed "viable solutions" to integrate refugees into the workforce faster after she met bosses of leading companies.Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany needed "viable solutions" to integrate refugees into the workforce faster after she met bosses of leading companies.
Europe needs a clear vision of its future, Germany and France meet ahead of Bratislava
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in Paris to meet the French President to swap notes ahead of the Bratislava summit of EU leaders, minus Britain on Friday.German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in Paris to meet the French President to swap notes ahead of the Bratislava summit of EU leaders, minus Britain on Friday.
Merkel starting to feel immigration backlash in Germany
A million refugees arrived in Germany in 2015, with the peak migration being reached in September, when Chancellor Angela Merkel decided to open the frontiers.A million refugees arrived in Germany in 2015, with the peak migration being reached in September, when Chancellor Angela Merkel decided to open the frontiers.
The figures behind the rise of far-right party Alternative for Germany
The burgeoning Alternative for Germany (AfD) scored one of its biggest triumphs at the ballot box in early September, notching up more than a fifth of votes and pushing Angela Merkel’s conservatives iThe burgeoning Alternative for Germany (AfD) scored one of its biggest triumphs at the ballot box in early September, notching up more than a fifth of votes and pushing Angela Merkel’s conservatives i
Merkel defends migrant policy despite regional election defeat
Angela Merkel has staunchly defended her policy towards migrants in a speech to the Bundestag.Angela Merkel has staunchly defended her policy towards migrants in a speech to the Bundestag.
The Brief from Brussels: Merkel's loss is the far-right's gain
This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round up of the top stories from across Europe.This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round up of the top stories from across Europe.
Merkel resists pressure to change refugee policy
The German chancellor admits she is unhappy about the results of Sunday's regional election. But which way now for the CDU?The German chancellor admits she is unhappy about the results of Sunday's regional election. But which way now for the CDU?
Merkel's CDU beaten into 3rd place by anti-immigrant AFD
The CDU finishes behind the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) and the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AFD) party in Mecklenburg-West PomeraniaThe CDU finishes behind the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) and the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AFD) party in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania
Merkel's CDU beaten into third place by anti-migrant AFD
Angela Merkel's CDU has lost out to the anti-migrant, anti-Islam AFD in a state election in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania in north eastern Germany.Angela Merkel's CDU has lost out to the anti-migrant, anti-Islam AFD in a state election in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania in north eastern Germany.
Merkel "upbeat" after talks with Erdogan in China
The leaders of Germany and Turkey discussed the migrant issue, Incirlik air base, the Armenian question and visa liberalisationThe leaders of Germany and Turkey discussed the migrant issue, Incirlik air base, the Armenian question and visa liberalisation
Merkel faces huge election test in Germany
The anti-migrant and anti-Islam Alternative fuer Deutschland (AFD) could perform better than Mrs Merkel's CDU in a state election in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.The anti-migrant and anti-Islam Alternative fuer Deutschland (AFD) could perform better than Mrs Merkel's CDU in a state election in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.
German right-wing party set to do well in regional vote
A nationalist, anti-immigration party looks set to perform strongly today (September 4) in a state election in the eastern German region where Chancellor Angela Merkel has her political…A nationalist, anti-immigration party looks set to perform strongly today (September 4) in a state election in the eastern German region where Chancellor Angela Merkel has her political…
The Brief from Brussels: Apple-EC row leaves a bitter taste
This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round up of the top stories from across Europe.This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round up of the top stories from across Europe.
The Brief from Brussels: Europe's migration crisis rages on
This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round up of the top stories from across Europe.This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round up of the top stories from across Europe.
Germany could see 300,000 more refugees this year, says migration boss
The head of Germany’s Office for Migration and Refugees said that up to 300,000 more refugees could arrive in Germany this year.The head of Germany’s Office for Migration and Refugees said that up to 300,000 more refugees could arrive in Germany this year.
Merkel calls Brexit a 'deep break' in EU integration
Angela Merkel has described Brexit as a “deep break” in the European Union’s history of integration.Angela Merkel has described Brexit as a “deep break” in the European Union’s history of integration.
Brexit to dominate diplomacy this week
As Theresa May goes back to work after her summer holiday, German chancellor Angela Merkel visits 6 cities in 6 days to prepare EU response to BrexitAs Theresa May goes back to work after her summer holiday, German chancellor Angela Merkel visits 6 cities in 6 days to prepare EU response to Brexit
European Brexit tour begins for Angela Merkel
After a symbolic summit in Ventotene, the German Chancellor visits six cities in six days to meet 15 EU leaders and one prince.After a symbolic summit in Ventotene, the German Chancellor visits six cities in six days to meet 15 EU leaders and one prince.
Renzi, Hollande and Merkel discuss security and the migrant crisis
The leaders of Italy, France and Germany have been meeting on board the Italian aircraft carrier ‘Garibaldi.The leaders of Italy, France and Germany have been meeting on board the Italian aircraft carrier ‘Garibaldi.
Merkel, Hollande and Renzi celebrate Europe in mini-summit after Brexit blow
The leaders of France, Germany and Italy are meeting on Monday to discuss how the European Union can best bounce back in the wake of Britain’s Brexit vote.The leaders of France, Germany and Italy are meeting on Monday to discuss how the European Union can best bounce back in the wake of Britain’s Brexit vote.
Refugees did not bring terrorism to Germany - Merkel
The German Chancellor says Islam is and will be part of German culture as long as it is practised in a way that respects the country's constitution.The German Chancellor says Islam is and will be part of German culture as long as it is practised in a way that respects the country's constitution.
Berlin urges London not to postpone Brexit after delay reports
Germany has urged London not to delay Brexit, following a flurry of British media reports which suggested Prime Minister Theresa May might postpone the formal procedure to leave the…Germany has urged London not to delay Brexit, following a flurry of British media reports which suggested Prime Minister Theresa May might postpone the formal procedure to leave the…