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Angela Merkel

  1. germany
    Social Democrats Claim Mandate After Close German ElectionIf results hold, Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union could lose its place at the head of the federal government it’s led since 2005.
    By Matt Stieb and Benjamin Hart
  2. hot shot
    How Does Angela Merkel Feel About These Birds?A story in five facial expressions.
    By Danielle Cohen
  3. covid-19
    Second Coronavirus Wave Propels European Countries Into Lockdown 2.0France, Germany announce lockdowns that will last at least a month. “We no longer have control of the spread of the virus,” Chancellor Merkel warned.
    By Charlotte Klein
  4. covid-19
    European Union Passes U.S. in Active Coronavirus CasesThe continent’s progress in battling the virus has stalled badly.
    By Benjamin Hart
  5. coronavirus
    How Germany Plans to Start Opening Up, Starting Next WeekThis is what it looks like when a responsible country begins to lift social-distancing restrictions.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  6. coronavirus
    The Leader of the Free World Gives a Speech, and She Nails ItA speech with compassion and forthrightness — imagine that.
    By Justin Davidson
  7. world view
    Trump Has Undone the Alliance That Made D-Day a SuccessFor decades, the U.S. and Europe were tightly bound by shared values and sacrifice. Trump’s visit normalized a reality that is none of those things.
    By Heather Hurlburt
  8. international relations
    Passionate Embrace of World Leaders Fools 101-Year-Old WomanThe centenarian asked Angela Merkel if she was Emmanuel Macron’s wife.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  9. global politics
    Angela Merkel’s Exit Is Yet Another Blow to European StabilityFor 14 years, the German chancellor defined both the promise and the limits of EU politics. It’s unclear how – or even whether – she can be replaced.
    By Heather Hurlburt
  10. foreign policy
    There Is No Cleaning Up the Foreign-Policy Mess Trump Is MakingOur allies are learning that Trump’s personal pique means a great deal — and decades of commitments and partnership mean very little.
    By Heather Hurlburt
  11. foreign policy
    Even the Best-Case Scenario for Trump and NATO Is GrimEven the idea of a positive or neutral meeting that signals to Moscow that the alliance is still united is ridiculous.
    By Heather Hurlburt
  12. Trump Tweets Signal Usual Aggressive Posture Heading Into NATO SummitThis is not going to be an enjoyable week for America’s most important traditional allies.
    By Benjamin Hart
  13. Trump Could Accidentally Help Save Angela Merkel’s JobTrump’s attacks on Merkel might backfire. Maybe he should embrace those foreign leaders he would destroy.
    By Ed Kilgore
  14. Trump Tossed Starburst to Merkel at G7: ‘Don’t Say I Never Gave You Anything’The incident came after a frustrated Trump was teamed up on by a gaggle of world leaders.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  15. World Leaders React to Trump’s Bizarre Attacks on Canada“The withdrawal, so to speak, via tweet is of course … sobering and a bit depressing.”
    By Benjamin Hart
  16. Single Photo Sums Up America’s Isolation at G7 SummitA picture is worth a thousand exasperated sighs.
    By Benjamin Hart
  17. foreign policy
    Europe Reveals Its Latest Strategy for Managing TrumpIt’s a two-pronged affair with Emmanuel Macron leading the charm offensive and Angela Merkel talking tough.
    By Heather Hurlburt
  18. international affairs
    Angela Merkel Retains Power in Germany After Months of DeadlockShe will begin her fourth, and reportedly last, term as chancellor later this month.
    By Chas Danner
  19. the national interest
    Trump’s Favorite World Leaders Are All Male DictatorsThe American president demands British prime minister stop protests and media criticism.
    By Jonathan Chait
  20. foreign affairs
    Germany’s Political Turmoil Is Bad News for EuropeAngela Merkel picked a particularly unfortunate year to have this much trouble forming a government.
    By Jonah Shepp
  21. Merkel’s Efforts to Teach Trump About Diplomacy Didn’t Go WellIt reportedly ended with the chancellor repeatedly explaining that Germany can’t negotiate trade deals separately from the E.U.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  22. Jitters Rise in Europe As Merkel Can’t Form GovernmentIf Angela Merkel can no longer govern Germany, how can Germany govern the EU?
    By Ed Kilgore
  23. Karl Lagerfeld Draws Political Cartoon of Hitler Thanking Angela MerkelThe designer blames the chancellor for the rise of the right-wing, populist party in Germany.
    By Sarah Spellings
  24. foreign affairs
    Angela Merkel Won Reelection, But Is She Still the Leader of the Free World?Sunday’s election results complicate her task of defending liberal democracy from the forces of right-wing xenophobia.
    By Jonah Shepp
  25. Merkel Wins 4th Term in Germany As Far Right GainsA victory for stability, but with a warning sign.
    By Benjamin Hart
  26. select all
    Angela Merkel Rolling Her Eyes at Putin Is the GIF You Didn’t Know You NeededA viral moment from the G20 summit.
    By Madison Malone Kircher
  27. politics
    Germany Subtly Suggests Ivanka and Melania Brush Up on Climate ChangeThe German chancellor’s husband is shady.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  28. German Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Same-Sex MarriageChancellor Angela Merkel cleared the way for parliament to consider legalization, but she voted against it.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  29. pride
    These World Leaders Are the New Gay IconsIn the absence of American leadership, others have assumed the spotlight.
    By Alex Hawgood
  30. Trump Doubles Down on Feud With Germany in Early-Morning TweetAs Germany’s political leaders express their loss of faith in the U.S., Trump vows to change Berlin’s “very bad” conduct toward the U.S.
    By Eric Levitz
  31. international affairs
    Merkel Says Trump-Led U.S. Is No Longer a Reliable AllyShe thinks Europe must now be prepared to go it alone.
    By Chas Danner
  32. Ivanka Trump Booed While Praising Her Father in GermanyAt the W20 summit, the First Daughter spoke on a panel with Angela Merkel and IMF chief Christine Lagarde. Ivanka was not the crowd favorite.
    By Eric Levitz
  33. How Much Does Donald Trump Hate His Job? A Photographic Investigation“I can’t believe I’m saying I’m a politician, but I guess that’s what I am now.”
    By Jared T. Miller
  34. international affairs
    Ivanka Trump Will Attend a Summit on ‘Women’s Economic Empowerment’ in GermanyShe’ll represent the United States.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  35. the hunt
    Angela Merkel Sure Loves Rummaging Through Her Enormous HandbagNow, where is that pen?
    By Véronique Hyland
  36. Trump: Being Wiretapped by Obama Is the One Thing Merkel and I Have in Common“As far as wiretapping … by this past administration, at least we have something in common, perhaps.”
    By Eric Levitz
  37. Trump Refuses to Shake Hands With Angela Merkel, and It’s Very AwkwardThe extremely mature president never forgets a slight.
    By Jen Kirby
  38. Angela Merkel Is Also Powerless Against Justin Trudeau’s GazeThe German chancellor is the latest world leader to fall under the Canadian prime minister’s spell.
    By Anna Silman
  39. World Leaders Rip Trump’s Travel Ban As Iraqi Parliament Votes to Ban AmericansThere’s disappointment in Europe and pledges to take reciprocal measures in Iran and Iraq.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  40. politics
    Angela Merkel Calls for a Burka Ban in Germany“The full-face veil is not acceptable in our country,” she said.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  41. international affairs
    Angela Merkel Will Run for 4th Term As German ChancellorAfter Trump’s victory, some having been calling her the new leader of the free world.
    By Chas Danner
  42. international affairs
    Angela Merkel Will Run for 4th Term As German ChancellorAfter Trump’s victory, some having been calling her the new leader of the free world.
    By Chas Danner
  43. The American People Think Donald Trump Is Weak on TerrorA new poll finds that Americans vastly preferred Clinton’s response to the Orlando shooting and have little faith in Trump on issues of national security.
    By Eric Levitz
  44. Angela Merkel Suggests EU Doesn’t Want to Be U.K.’s Friend With Benefits“Whoever wants to leave this family cannot expect to have no more obligations but to keep the privileges,” the German chancellor said, ahead of an EU meeting in Brussels.
    By Eric Levitz
  45. Germany to Prosecute Comic for Mocking ErdoganA little-known German law takes a very, well, German approach to the question of whether it’s okay to ridicule representatives of other nations.
    By Jesse Singal
  46. migrant crisis
    Germany to Release More Info on AssaultsMeanwhile, Chancellor Angela Merkel canceled trips abroad in order to deal with the unfurling mess. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  47. saturday night live
    SNL’s Angela Merkel Celebrates Her POY WinSo many celebratory umails.
    By Jackson McHenry
  48. News You Can Booze
    Did Obama Really Order a Nonalcoholic Beer?The facts surrounding this important question are murky.
    By Clint Rainey
  49. Great Moments in Power SuitsFrom Working Girl to Hillary to Lorde.
    By Erica Schwiegershausen
  50. ‘SNL’ Review: Princess Anna KendrickWhenever SNL producers book a host who seems inexperienced in live comedy, they fall back on a kind of playbook. Stick to popular recurring […]
    By Erik Voss
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