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Merkel, Trump share concerns about Syrian developments
“Both leaders called for international action to prevent a humanitarian crisis in Idlib Province,” White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said in a statement.
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Tough talks, no agreements at Merkel, Putin meeting near Berlin
Ties between the two countries have been strained since Russia’s annexation of the Crimea region of Ukraine in 2014.
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Merkel, Putin tackle tough topics in meeting outside Berlin
Both leaders raised concerns about Syria and the plight of the many refugees created by the seven-year-old war there.
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Brexit deal should be flexible, open to adjustments – Merkel
Merkel said any agreement by the British government reached with the European Union on its exit from the bloc should be flexible and open to future adjustments
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German coalition reaches deal on migration, no transit centres
Social Democrats hailed the agreement as a win for their party, and criticised conservatives for what Finance Minister Olaf Scholz called the “summer theatre” of the last weeks.
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German government crisis: What are Merkel's options?
The coalition parties, comprising Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU), the CSU and Social Democrats (SPD), are holding a series of meetings on Monday to decide what action to take.
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Under pressure from populists, EU doubles down on curbing migration
At stake is EU members’ unity and trust in each other, as well as the bloc’s Schengen zone of control-free travel.
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Merkel to support Italy in tackling migration challenge
Angela Merkel said her talks with Conte and other European leaders in coming weeks would focus on the question of how the European Union could enable a stable government in Libya.
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Defiant Merkel backs Europe migrant policy as Bavaria row simmers
In her weekly podcast, three days before talks between Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron outside Berlin, the chancellor hammered home her stance:
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Merkel's government frays as migrant row festers
The disagreement between Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats and their Bavarian Christian Social Union sister party threatens the future of her coalition.
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EU will act against US tariffs on steel, aluminium: Merkel
Turning to Russia, Merkel said she could imagine Moscow re-joining the G7 format at some point, but there first had to be progress in the implementation of the peace plan for Ukraine.
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Ending long row, German government agrees migrant family policy
Under the new rules, 1,000 close relatives of people with ‘subsidiary status’ can move to Germany per month on humanitarian grounds from August.
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Britain, France and Germany agree on support for Iran nuclear deal
Macron spoke with President Hassan Rouhani and agreed to work with him in coming weeks to preserve the nuclear deal, his office said in a statement.
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Showing warmth, Merkel and Trump meet over Iran and trade
Angela Merkel she said it was important to her to make her first trip out of Europe since establishing her administration to Washington.
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Merkel strongly condemns Turkish military offensive in Syria
German Chancellor Angela Merkel pointed to the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, but also blamed Russia for ‘just watching’ the events unfold.
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German lawmakers elect Merkel to fourth term as chancellor
German lawmakers voted on Wednesday to re-elect Angela Merkel as chancellor for a fourth term that may prove her most challenging yet as she leads a fragile coalition with her standing diminished.
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Report: Merkel, Macron delay plan to present eurozone reforms
Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron held out the prospect in December of presenting Franco-German proposals to strengthen the 19-member single currency bloc
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Majority of SPD members seen backing re-run of German coalition
Rejection of another tie-up with conservatives “would be a disaster for Germany, the SPD and above all, for Europe,” Oppermann said.
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Merkel ally promises Germany will stick to Schaueble's course
The SPD, reluctant to repeat the bruising experience, insisted on taking the top finance job, prompting rumblings of discontent in Merkel’s camp.
