Germany 'Democracy is under attack' says Merkel at reunification ceremony German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for an ongoing commitment to democracy as she spoke at the 31st-anniversary ceremony of the reunification of east and west. 04/10/2021
Denmark Macron and Merkel demand explanations over US-Denmark spy claim Several European nations want Denmark to explain how the United States could eavesdrop from Denmark on leading politicians and senior officials in Europe. 31/05/2021
Germany Coronavirus pandemic 'test of our humanity,' German president says "No, this pandemic is not a war. Nations do not oppose other nations nor soldiers against other soldiers. It is a test of our humanity," German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in a rare address. 11/04/2020
Ukraine Breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia talks as Kyiv agrees Donbas elections Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has agreed to provide special status for the Donbas and hold elections in the separatist-controlled eastern region, a breakthrough in talks to end the five-year conflict. 02/10/2019
Germany 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 27/06/2019
Good Morning Europe President receives Germany's 'last piece of coal' in symbolic pledge President receives Germany's 'last piece of coal' in symbolic pledge to keep climate promise 03/04/2019
world news World commemorates end of WWI centenary In what the British government described as a historic act of reconciliation the German president laid a wreath at the Armistice Day remembrance ceremony in London 11/11/2018
world news Europe starts WWI centenary commemorations Europe starts WWI centenary commemorations 04/11/2018