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EU to 'intensify cooperation' with new US government: von der Leyen

In a video statement, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the US and EU were "friends and allies" and said the election was a "moment of significance".

Germany

Germany to begin partial lockdown from November 2, says Angela Merkel

No more than ten people should convene at one time and contact is set to be limited to two households.

Germany

Germany's CDU party delays electing Merkel's successor for second time

Current party leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer had announced in February that she would not run for chancellor in the expected 2021 election and would relinquish the party leadership.

Germany

COVID-19: Germany hit by record hike in new cases

More than 6,600 new COVID-19 infections were reported by authorities on Thursday morning, beating a previous record set on March 28.

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'A defining moment': Germany marks 30th anniversary of reunification

East Germany joined the western federal republic on October 3, 1990, following the collapse of the Soviet regime less than a year before.

Europe News

European leaders remain divided over Turkey and Belarus sanctions

European leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss pressing foreign affairs issues. As they sit down for talks, here is what has been said so far.

Germany

Angela Merkel visited Berlin sickbed of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

The opposition figure was in hospital in Berlin being treated for Novichok poisoning when Merkel came to the hospital for "a private meeting".

Germany

Coronavirus: Germany bans large gatherings till the end of the year

Infection rates have spiked in the country to the highest level since the end of April.

Germany

XXL Bundestag: Opposition slams plan to halt growing German parliament

Opposition MPs slammed plans put forward by Merkel's governing coalition as "unambitious and feeble," adding they "won't prevent the Bundestag growing.”

Germany

Watch: Greta Thunberg calls for climate leaders after Merkel meeting

Ahead of the meeting in Berlin, Thunberg and three other youth climate activists warned that "the world is still in a state of climate crisis denial".

Germany

Coronavirus: Germany adds areas of Croatia to quarantine list

1,707 new COVID cases have been recorded in Germany over the previous 24 hours.

Germany

Angela Merkel's deputy Olaf Scholz to run for chancellor in 2021 vote

Germany's current finance minister said he was unanimously designated as the Social Democratic Party's candidate in the upcoming election for chancellor.

Germany

Coronavirus causes record plunge in Germany's GDP

This is the largest fall since the beginning of quarterly GDP calculations by the country in 1970

Europe News

EU leaders meet ahead of crunch summit to agree on COVID recovery plan

The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, met with Italian premier Guiseppe Conte Monday, ahead of the EU summit on Friday, but said that the positions of the member states remain apart. But she urged her counterparts to consider the bigger picture.

Europe News

EU recovery fund in spotlight as Merkel addresses European Parliament

It's the first visit of the German Chancellor to Brussels since Germany took the reins of the EU Council presidency. She is addressing MEPs who want a bigger role in budget talks. She is hoping to get a deal, which includes the parliament's approval, on the trillion-euro recovery package.

Germany

Euroviews. Merkel’s EU presidency is a critical test for EU solidarity ǀ View

With the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and the impact of climate change, all eyes will be on Angela Merkel as she takes on her second crisis presidency of the EU.

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Merkel aware of 'high expectations' for Germany's EU presidency

Chancellor Merkel takes over the reins of the EU's rotating presidency on July 1. As Europe deals with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Merkel's moment comes at a critical time for the bloc.

Germany

'Moment of truth': Macron wants EU recovery fund agreement in July

Macron and German chancellor Angela Merkel held talks on Monday before the negotiations continue at the next European council.

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Europe's week: Germany's EU presidency, COVID-19 and Eurovision

What are the key talking points across Europe this week?

Germany

Merkel warns of 'permanent deep rift' in Europe over COVID-19 response

Merkel called on EU member states to compromise in a speech given to the German Bundestag.