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Theresa May to meet Germany’s Merkel on Friday
The British Prime Minister is hoping to clinch a deal next month for a transition period that would smooth Britain’s exit from the EU in 2019.
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Merkel defends painful coalition concessions, denies authority waning
In an interview with the ZDF public broadcaster, she commented on the rising displeasure among conservatives over her decision to give the SPD the powerful finance ministry.
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Critics in Merkel's conservatives vow to block coalition projects
A majority of conservatives in parliament belong to the group, which advocates for small- and medium-sized businesses.
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Few cheers at home for Germany's loveless coalition
The deal, reached in record time to end months of political paralysis after Angela Merkel had failed to form a coalition with two smaller parties, faces its first test.
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Merkel's conservatives make big concessions to SPD in coalition deal
Angela Merkel said the difficult coalition talks had been worth it and the government would be a stable one.
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Merkel ready for 'painful compromises' with coalition deal in sight
Senior negotiators from both blocs met in small groups throughout the day after agreeing late on Monday they needed more time over the coalition.
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Merkel - German coalition talks to be tough, unclear when they'll end
The parties reached agreements on energy and agriculture on Saturday but continued to haggle over healthcare.
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Ahead of Trump’s Davos visit, EU leaders warn against nationalism
President Donald Trump has pulled the US out of international agreements on trade and climate since taking power one year ago, unsettling countries in Europe and Asia.
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Germany's SPD wants Merkel to sweeten coalition deal
SPD leader Martin Schulz and the leader of Merkel’s CSU Bavarian allies, Horst Seehofer, will meet on Monday and the full talks may start as early as Tuesday.
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Merkel welcomes EU-Turkey meeting to improve ties
Bulgaria, is preparing a meeting between Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and EU leaders Jean-Claude Juncker, Donald Tusk and Antonio Tajani in the Black Sea city of Varna, Prime Minister Boyko Borissov told reporters.
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Slowly, Germany begins to ponder life after Merkel
Angela Merkel’s immediate fate depends on the Social Democratic Party, which votes on Sunday on whether their leaders should pursue coalition negotiations with her Christian Democrats.
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Split Social Democrats could sink Merkel's coalition plans
After five days of intensive talks, SPD leader Martin Schulz agreed a framework deal with Angela Merkel and Bavarian conservatives on Friday.
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Merkel could join Macron in Davos for epic clash with Trump
On Saturday, some 500 demonstrators marched in the Swiss capital Bern to protest against Trump’s plans to attend the WEF.
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Merkel sees 'tough day' in crunch German coalition talks
SPD leader Martin Schulz, a former president of the European Parliament, made clear his priority was Europe.
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Cornered Merkel upbeat as seeks to revive grand coalition
Persuading the centre-left SPD to team up with her is Merkel’s best bet for forming a stable government and extending her 12 years in office.
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Merkel eyes social cohesion as she presses for new government
Angela Merkel mapped out key priorities in her annual New Year’s address, including increased investments in security and defence, improved health care and education, and efforts to overcome growing urban-rural disparities.
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Germany's Merkel eyes Social Democrats in bid to form government
Angela Merkel argued voters had given her conservatives a mandate to rule in a 24 September election.
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Merkel signals readiness for new election after coalition talks collapse
The failure of exploratory coalition talks raises the prospect of a new election and casts doubt about Angela Merkel's future after 12 years in power.
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Political crisis in Germany as coalition talks fail
The pro-business Free Democrats unexpectedly pulled out after more than four weeks of negotiations with Angela Merkel’s conservative bloc and the ecologist Greens.
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France, Germany urge more action on climate after Trump quits
Donald Trump, who doubts climate change is primarily caused by man-made emissions, said in June that he would pull out of the Paris Agreement and promote the coal and fossil fuel industries.
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Matchmaker Merkel seeks awkward three-way embrace
Party delegations each made five-minute presentations before breaking ahead of further discussions due on Tuesday.
