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German Chancellor Angela Merkel seen shaking for second time this month

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was again seen shaking as she met President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, her second such bout within two weeks

Germany

German far-right suspect confesses to killing politician

A German far-right suspect confessed to killing a pro-immigration politician, Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday.

Europe News

EU summit deadlock over top jobs and climate discord

No deal could be found on the race for EU top jobs. The leaders will meet again on June the 30th to continue the negotiations.

Europe News

The five key takeaways from the EU summits

More than one month after the European Parliamentary elections, there seems little sign of agreement between parliamentary groups or between member states' leaders on who should replace Jean-Claude Juncker as the president of the European Commission.

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Angela Merkel's CDU wins Gorlitz Mayor race, beating far-right AfD

The German city of Gorlitz backed Angela Merkel's Christian Democrat candidate Octavian Ursu as mayor in a run-off vote against the far-right AfD party

World

Your Call in full: Regulating tourism? Merkel's next job?

Catch the full episode to hear viewers and panellists debate about NGO boats, mandating tourism and Angela Merkel's next job.

World News

International Labour Organisation: 100 years defending worker's rights

2019 marks the centenary of the UN's International Labour Organisation, with the annual conference celebrating 100 years of protecting worker's rights

Germany

Germany's social democrats look for alternatives to Merkel coalition

A swing to the left could trigger a snap election and hasten Merkel's exit

Germany

Germany's SPD appoints three temporary leaders after Nahles resignation

Germany's troubled Social Democrats (SPD) are in talks to appoint three temporary leaders following the resignation of Andrea Nahles as leader

Germany

Germany's Social Democrats seek leader after Nahles' resignation

Andrea Nahles has quit as leader of the SPD, Angela Merkel's coalition parter, amid a slump in popularity.

Germany

Merkel meets Pompeo in Berlin for talks on issues including Iran

Pompeo began a five-day European trip on Friday with a delayed visit to Berlin, where he was expected to press Germany to boost its military spending, avoid dealings with China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and reconsider a pipeline project with Russia.

Germany

Angela Merkel lays out legacy in Harvard speech

The German Chancellor launched a staunch defence of Europe.

World

Germany and France clash over EU top job

France and Germany have clashed over who should become the next President of the European Commission. German Chancellor Angela Merkel favours centre-right candidate Manfred Weber for the role, whereas French President Emmanuel Macron pointedly didn't mention Weber amongst the contenders he listed.

Germany

Angela Merkel wants Germany to aim to neutralise gas emissions by 2050

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told an environmental conference in Berlin that she wants her country to aim to neutralise gas emissions by 2050

Germany

Merkel vows to make Germany CO2 neutral but some remain sceptical

German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the 10th Petersburg Climate Dialogue on Tuesday. During her speech Merkel vowed to create a plan to make Germany CO2 neutral by 2050. In reaction to the vow, environmental NGOs have made it clear that they want action, not promises.

Romania

European leaders aim to project unity at informal EU summit in Romania

European leaders are holding an informal EU summit on Europe Day in the Romanian city of Sibiu, with 27 EU leaders hoping to project an image of unity

World News

Balkan summit aims to break Kosovo-Serbia deadlock

Leaders of Serbia and Kosovo held their first talks in several months — part of a Western Balkan summit aimed at ending the deadlock in the region.

Belgium

What was on the tablet that had May and Merkel laughing?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been breaking the EU summit ice with under-fire UK PM Theresa May.

World

Raw Politics: MEPs discuss Theresa May's Brexit tour

UK Prime Minister Theresa May made a last-ditch tour to garner support for another Brexit extension ahead of Wednesday's European summit.

United Kingdom

MPs back idea of Brexit extension to June 30 ahead of EU summit

British MPs have this afternoon endorsed Prime Minister Theresa May's request to the European Union to delay Brexit until June 30, adding weight to the pitch she will make to EU leaders in Brussels on Wednesday.