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German Chancellor Merkel calls for a ban on the burka

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for a ban on the burka in public life “wherever possible.”

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Germany's CDU reelects Angela Merkel leader with lowest support since she became chancellor

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has won reelection as the leader of the Christian Democratic Union.

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European leaders react to Italian referendum result

The referendum result in Italy has prompted reaction from leaders across Europe.

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Merkel is 'problematic' - EU politicians react to fourth Chancellor bid

Candidate for a fourth term, German Chancellor Angela Merkel could confirm her status as the most influential leader of the European Union again next year.

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The Brief from Brussels: EU-Turkey relations to be frozen?

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of all the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

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Germany: with or without Merkel

Angela Merkel's decision to seek a fourth term as Chancellor has been met with little enthusiasm in Germany. Her image as a liberal anchor in stormy political times is both a blessing and a curse for

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Four more years, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is to stand for re-election in 2017

Angela Merkel has thrown her hat in the ring, announcing she will stand for re-election, ending months of speculation.

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Merkel to stand for fourth term as German Chancellor, CDU party sources

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told her party she will stand for a fourth term.

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Obama ends his last official visit to Europe

After meeting with Angela Merkel and other European leaders in Berlin, Barack Obama ended his last visit to Europe as US President.

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Transatlantic relationship is a priority - EU leaders

The leaders agreed that they needed to keep working together as part of multilateral bodies like NATO. The White House says they will press ahead with the transatlantic agenda.

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European leaders hold final meeting with Obama in Berlin

The outgoing US president met leaders from major EU countries amid concern over future transatlantic ties under Donald Trump.

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The Brief from Brussels: Obama, Merkel fire warning shot to Trump

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

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Merkel: EU-US trade deal 'cannot be concluded now'

Obama and Merkel talk trade and Trump on final trip to Berlin

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Obama praises Merkel, says US-Europe foundation stone intact

President Barack Obama has indicated he and Angela Merkel, meeting in Berlin, have discussed a wide range of issues with Syria, Crimea and trade top of the list.

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Barack Obama in Berlin to discuss extending sanctions on Russia

US President Barack Obama says a final official goodbye to Europe in Berlin, where he'll discuss the extension of sanctions on Russia.

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Speculation grows of a fourth term for Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will run for a fourth term in elections next year.

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Awkward relations between Germany and Turkey

In February 2016 German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara.

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World leaders bite lips and congratulate Trump

World leaders react to Trump triumph

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Stop Brexit, German economic experts tell Chancellor Merkel

The best outcome of Brexit talks would be to stop Brexit, that was the advice of Germany’s council of economic experts to the Chancellor.

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Does it matter what female politicians wear?

The public do care what powerful women look like and here is why it matters: