brussels bureau 17 EU leaders defend LGBT rights amid row over new Hungarian law "We must continue fighting against discrimination towards the LGBT community, reaffirming our defence of their fundamental rights," the leaders say. 24/06/2021
Germany Merkel takes Moderna as second COVID jab after first AstraZeneca dose The German Chancellor's office confirmed that Merkel was given an injection of the Moderna vaccine on Tuesday, having received a first dose of AstraZeneca in April. 22/06/2021
View Merkel's legacy in the Western Balkans will be tough to beat | View "Despite the many misfortunes that befell the world and Europe during Merkel's term, she never turned her back on Bosnia and always kept an eye on the Western Balkans and the political processes taking place in this region." 17/05/2021
Germany Greens pick Annalena Baerbock as their candidate to replace Merkel The Greens — in opposition nationally but in 11 of the country's 16 state governments — could hold the key to forming the next government. 19/04/2021
Germany Germany: Far-right AfD attempts to bridge rifts ahead of key election The AfD is holding a two-day congress this weekend ahead of Germany's September federal election, which will mark the end of Chancellor Angela Merkel's era. 10/04/2021
Germany Germany poised to extend coronavirus restrictions amid third wave Chancellor Merkel was due to relax restrictions at a meeting with regional leaders on Monday but a surge in infections has upended those plans. 22/03/2021
