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Angela Merkel remains most popular politician in Germany

Angela Merkel remains most popular politician in Germany

Angela Merkel is still the most popular politician in Germany 14 years after she became chancellor, according to a new poll which also highlighted attitudes towards climate change.

Should Germany be worried about Merkel's health after trembling spells?

Should Germany be worried about Merkel's health after trembling spells?

'I take care of my health': Merkel sits through official ceremony after trembling spells

'I take care of my health': Merkel sits through official ceremony after trembling spells

Merkel seen trembling in public for second time in less than two weeks

Merkel seen trembling in public for second time in less than two weeks

Merkel cheered for diplomatic 'anti-Trump' speech at Harvard

Merkel cheered for diplomatic 'anti-Trump' speech at Harvard

Merkel supportive of Britain's request for Brexit delay

Merkel supportive of Britain's request for Brexit delay

2018

Task force established to tackle child benefit fraud in Germany

Task force established to tackle child benefit fraud in Germany

Dream team? What Merkel ally's party win means for the chancellor and the CDU

Dream team? What Merkel ally's party win means for the chancellor and the CDU

'Merkel appreciates Feierabend': CDU Scot gives the inside scoop

'Merkel appreciates Feierabend': CDU Scot gives the inside scoop

What you need to know about Merkel's possible successors

What you need to know about Merkel's possible successors

Can Merkel hold on as chancellor after stepping down as CDU chief?

Can Merkel hold on as chancellor after stepping down as CDU chief?

Merkel defends UN migration pact amid party split on issue

Merkel defends UN migration pact amid party split on issue

Macron tells German parliament European revival can prevent global 'chaos'

Macron tells German parliament European revival can prevent global 'chaos'

Macron, Merkel meet amid WWI centenary debate on European army

Macron, Merkel meet amid WWI centenary debate on European army

Q&A: How the race to replace Merkel is breathing life into the CDU

Q&A: How the race to replace Merkel is breathing life into the CDU

Angela Merkel refuses to be 'excuse' for lack of female politicians

Angela Merkel refuses to be 'excuse' for lack of female politicians

'Madame Macron?' 'No, I'm the Chancellor of Germany'

'Madame Macron?' 'No, I'm the Chancellor of Germany'

Favoured Merkel successor 'AKK' vows to pursue chancellor's path

Favoured Merkel successor 'AKK' vows to pursue chancellor's path

As Merkel travels abroad, can she still hold power as a world leader?

As Merkel travels abroad, can she still hold power as a world leader?

Who is leading the race against Merkel?

Who is leading the race against Merkel?

'A tough blow for Europe': Merkel's move poses problems for EU

'A tough blow for Europe': Merkel's move poses problems for EU

End of an era: What you need to know about Merkel's planned departure

End of an era: What you need to know about Merkel's planned departure

From Kohl's 'girl' to 'Mutti': Germany's 'eternal' chancellor embarks on last lap

From Kohl's 'girl' to 'Mutti': Germany's 'eternal' chancellor embarks on last lap

Angela Merkel confesses to smuggling Western currency during GDR days

Angela Merkel confesses to smuggling Western currency during GDR days

Merkel admits mistakes made over German spy boss promotion

Merkel admits mistakes made over German spy boss promotion

Three crises that have rocked Merkel since her re-election

Three crises that have rocked Merkel since her re-election

German bid to head EU commission wants to 'work with' far-right

German bid to head EU commission wants to 'work with' far-right

Angela Merkel 'underestimated' challenges of mass migration, says Italy's Matteo Salvini

Angela Merkel 'underestimated' challenges of mass migration, says Italy's Matteo Salvini

Merkel to meet Putin on Saturday for talks on Ukraine and Syria

Merkel to meet Putin on Saturday for talks on Ukraine and Syria

France and Germany push for compromise on eurozone reform

France and Germany push for compromise on eurozone reform

No Russia G7 return without Ukraine 'progress': Merkel

No Russia G7 return without Ukraine 'progress': Merkel

'Middle-aged men in suits' interior ministry photo sparks outrage

'Middle-aged men in suits' interior ministry photo sparks outrage

Swedish PM Stefan Löfven to meet Angela Merkel in Berlin

Swedish PM Stefan Löfven to meet Angela Merkel in Berlin

Merkel quells party rebellion ahead of coalition deal vote

Merkel quells party rebellion ahead of coalition deal vote

2017

Migrant arrivals in Germany fall for second year in a row

Migrant arrivals in Germany fall for second year in a row

Merkel ally sees repeat coalition with SPD as 'best option'

Merkel ally sees repeat coalition with SPD as 'best option'

Merkel hopes to form government 'very soon'

Merkel hopes to form government 'very soon'

Germany's SPD says ready for talks to end political crisis

Germany's SPD says ready for talks to end political crisis

What the collapse of coalition talks could mean for Germany and Europe

What the collapse of coalition talks could mean for Germany and Europe

The three top hurdles in German coalition talks

The three top hurdles in German coalition talks

Crunch time for Merkel to build coalition or face new polls

Crunch time for Merkel to build coalition or face new polls

'Merkel understood nothing': AfD's gains greatest in eastern Germany

'Merkel understood nothing': AfD's gains greatest in eastern Germany

Merkel hopes for 'solutions based on the Spanish constitution' to Catalonia issue

Merkel hopes for 'solutions based on the Spanish constitution' to Catalonia issue

'Germany is Sweden's most important EU ally post-Brexit'

'Germany is Sweden's most important EU ally post-Brexit'

Merkel faces test in state vote before tough coalition talks

Merkel faces test in state vote before tough coalition talks

Macron confident future German government won't oppose EU reforms

Macron confident future German government won't oppose EU reforms

Merkel backs 'unity of Spain' in call with Rajoy

Merkel backs 'unity of Spain' in call with Rajoy

Merkel confirms ready to govern with liberals and Greens

Merkel confirms ready to govern with liberals and Greens

'Bring home the bacon,' Merkel tells voters on eve of poll

'Bring home the bacon,' Merkel tells voters on eve of poll

Six numbers to watch for in Germany's polls

Six numbers to watch for in Germany's polls

Syrian refugees name their baby Angela Merkel

Syrian refugees name their baby Angela Merkel

Merkel: trust must be 'restored' in diesel cars after emissions scandal

Merkel: trust must be 'restored' in diesel cars after emissions scandal

Merkel rival slams car bosses in bid to revive campaign

Merkel rival slams car bosses in bid to revive campaign

Merkel condemns 'verbal escalation' with North Korea after Trump tweets

Merkel condemns 'verbal escalation' with North Korea after Trump tweets

'Europe must not follow Trump's military build-up logic': a chat with Merkel's main election rival

'Europe must not follow Trump's military build-up logic': a chat with Merkel's main election rival

Merkel praises peaceful G20 protests for 'putting pressure' on world leaders

Merkel praises peaceful G20 protests for 'putting pressure' on world leaders

Erdogan accuses Germany of 'political suicide' after rally ban

Erdogan accuses Germany of 'political suicide' after rally ban

This is how much you get paid for having kids in Germany

This is how much you get paid for having kids in Germany

Merkel party vows to control migration more strongly if re-elected

Merkel party vows to control migration more strongly if re-elected

Merkel overshadows party ahead of September election

Merkel overshadows party ahead of September election

Merkel congratulates Macron on 'clear parliamentary majority'

Merkel congratulates Macron on 'clear parliamentary majority'

Merkel congratulates Macron on 'great success' in parliamentary elections

Merkel congratulates Macron on 'great success' in parliamentary elections

Mexico to Merkel: we want 'significant increase' in trade

Mexico to Merkel: we want 'significant increase' in trade

Bernie Sanders chides Donald Trump for criticizing Germany

Bernie Sanders chides Donald Trump for criticizing Germany

New Trump attack on Germany widens transatlantic rift

New Trump attack on Germany widens transatlantic rift

Italy's PM calls for a stronger Europe in the face of 'global challenges' and a Trump-led US

Italy's PM calls for a stronger Europe in the face of 'global challenges' and a Trump-led US

Indian PM Modi praises Merkel's 'vision', urges climate action

Indian PM Modi praises Merkel's 'vision', urges climate action

Germany and India hope to deepen ties with Modi's Berlin visit

Germany and India hope to deepen ties with Modi's Berlin visit

Britain reassures Merkel it will be 'strong partner' after Brexit

Britain reassures Merkel it will be 'strong partner' after Brexit

Erdogan told Merkel of anger over asylum for 'putschists'

Erdogan told Merkel of anger over asylum for 'putschists'

Trump says 'Germans are very bad': report

Trump says 'Germans are very bad': report

Obama 'heartbroken' by Manchester attack

Obama 'heartbroken' by Manchester attack

Merkel vows to convince climate change 'doubters'

Merkel vows to convince climate change 'doubters'

Macron wins Merkel backing for bid to shake up Europe

Macron wins Merkel backing for bid to shake up Europe

Merkel's party bags key victory in bellwether state vote

Merkel's party bags key victory in bellwether state vote

Merkel rules out Turkish vote in Germany on death penalty

Merkel rules out Turkish vote in Germany on death penalty

Hollande makes emotional final foreign stop in Berlin

Hollande makes emotional final foreign stop in Berlin

Strong win in state poll boosts Merkel's party ahead of national vote

Strong win in state poll boosts Merkel's party ahead of national vote

Merkel challengers fight to hang on in north Germany

Merkel challengers fight to hang on in north Germany

German minister refers to 'nepotism' regarding Ivanka Trump's role

German minister refers to 'nepotism' regarding Ivanka Trump's role

After Nazi remarks, Turkey says 'we need Germany'

After Nazi remarks, Turkey says 'we need Germany'

Merkel criticizes Berlin and NRW for anti-terror failings

Merkel criticizes Berlin and NRW for anti-terror failings

Merkel spokesman chides Trump spokesman for Hitler comparison

Merkel spokesman chides Trump spokesman for Hitler comparison

Merkel, Hollande voice support for US strike against Assad

Merkel, Hollande voice support for US strike against Assad

Merkel, Hollande voice support for US strike against Assad

Merkel, Hollande voice support for US strike against Assad

Hollande says Syrian regime solely to blame after US air strikes

Hollande says Syrian regime solely to blame after US air strikes

WATCH: Can this viral Swedish fika hit create world peace?

WATCH: Can this viral Swedish fika hit create world peace?

Merkel's human side: Instagram account captures Chancellor off guard

Merkel's human side: Instagram account captures Chancellor off guard

Most Germans think Trump won't last four years in office

Most Germans think Trump won't last four years in office

Ivanka Trump to attend women's business summit in Berlin

Ivanka Trump to attend women's business summit in Berlin

Merkel's party wins German state vote by large margin

Merkel's party wins German state vote by large margin

German state votes in election-year test for Merkel

German state votes in election-year test for Merkel

Six things you need to know about Saarland - Germany's little France

Six things you need to know about Saarland - Germany's little France

Germany 'stands resolutely' with Britain in terror fight: Merkel

Germany 'stands resolutely' with Britain in terror fight: Merkel

State vote in Saarland a first signal for Merkel election showdown

State vote in Saarland a first signal for Merkel election showdown

Turkey scraps rallies in Germany before vote as row rages

Turkey scraps rallies in Germany before vote as row rages

Merkel: Germany could ban Turkish campaign events after Nazi jibes

Merkel: Germany could ban Turkish campaign events after Nazi jibes

Merkel calls for free trade with Japan after meeting with Trump

Merkel calls for free trade with Japan after meeting with Trump

'Nazi measures': Erdogan launches scathing attack against Merkel

'Nazi measures': Erdogan launches scathing attack against Merkel

Trump 'did not refuse to shake Merkel's hand', says spokesperson

Trump 'did not refuse to shake Merkel's hand', says spokesperson

Schulz sets out his plan to challenge Merkel

Schulz sets out his plan to challenge Merkel

Meeting with Trump to be 'one of Merkel's most important'

Meeting with Trump to be 'one of Merkel's most important'

Germany vows legal action if Trump taxes imports

Germany vows legal action if Trump taxes imports

How Merkel will try and win over Trump in Washington

How Merkel will try and win over Trump in Washington

Turkey accuses Merkel of 'supporting terrorists'

Turkey accuses Merkel of 'supporting terrorists'

Merkel's first meeting with Trump postponed due to snow storm

Merkel's first meeting with Trump postponed due to snow storm

Make Europe Great Again: Merkel's anti-Trump opponent rallies youth support

Make Europe Great Again: Merkel's anti-Trump opponent rallies youth support

Merkel calls for calm as row erupts over Erdogan's Nazi jibe

Merkel calls for calm as row erupts over Erdogan's Nazi jibe

Far-right AfD sees worst poll results since 2015

Far-right AfD sees worst poll results since 2015

'The strength of the US has grown because of NATO': Merkel

'The strength of the US has grown because of NATO': Merkel

Merkel tells NSA committee she didn't know Germany spied on allies

Merkel tells NSA committee she didn't know Germany spied on allies

'No spying among friends': How Merkel’s NSA criticism came to haunt her

'No spying among friends': How Merkel’s NSA criticism came to haunt her

Here's what connects Merkel with Hollywood's biggest stars

Here's what connects Merkel with Hollywood's biggest stars

Trudeau to meet Merkel, EU to discuss controversial trade deal

Trudeau to meet Merkel, EU to discuss controversial trade deal

Social Democrats leap ahead of Merkel’s party in new poll

Social Democrats leap ahead of Merkel’s party in new poll

Sweden and Germany emphasize 'shared values' and criticize Trump ban

Sweden and Germany emphasize 'shared values' and criticize Trump ban

Trump on the agenda as Merkel meets Löfven in Stockholm

Trump on the agenda as Merkel meets Löfven in Stockholm

Trump to hold first presidential phone call with Merkel

Trump to hold first presidential phone call with Merkel

Former EU leader to face off against Merkel in election

Former EU leader to face off against Merkel in election

Vice Chancellor decides not to challenge Merkel in election

Vice Chancellor decides not to challenge Merkel in election

Merkel warns against 'fakes over facts' in indirect dig at Trump

Merkel warns against 'fakes over facts' in indirect dig at Trump

Russia to target Merkel with 'more disinformation' ahead of vote

Russia to target Merkel with 'more disinformation' ahead of vote

Obama thanks 'courageous' Merkel in final call with a foreign leader

Obama thanks 'courageous' Merkel in final call with a foreign leader

What Germany is expecting from Donald Trump’s presidency

What Germany is expecting from Donald Trump’s presidency

Merkel welcomes May's Brexit 'clarity', vows European unity

Merkel welcomes May's Brexit 'clarity', vows European unity

Merkel to face the voters on September 24th

Merkel to face the voters on September 24th

Trump wants 'great relationship' with Merkel: advisor

Trump wants 'great relationship' with Merkel: advisor

Kerry: Trump's criticism of Merkel 'inappropriate'

Kerry: Trump's criticism of Merkel 'inappropriate'

This is how Germany responded to Trump’s attacks on Merkel, car industry

This is how Germany responded to Trump’s attacks on Merkel, car industry

Trump: Merkel made 'catastrophic mistake' on refugee policy

Trump: Merkel made 'catastrophic mistake' on refugee policy

Before Trump takes office, Merkel warns 'eternal' US-EU ties not certain

Before Trump takes office, Merkel warns 'eternal' US-EU ties not certain

Facebook sued over spread of fake news about Syrian refugee

Facebook sued over spread of fake news about Syrian refugee

Could Merkel's Vice Chancellor challenge her in election?

Could Merkel's Vice Chancellor challenge her in election?

Poll shows majority of Germans feel safe despite Berlin attack

Poll shows majority of Germans feel safe despite Berlin attack

2016

Merkel wants to extend Russia sanctions over Ukraine

Merkel wants to extend Russia sanctions over Ukraine

New threat to Merkel emerges: EU leader catches up in polls

New threat to Merkel emerges: EU leader catches up in polls

Merkel urges Germans to stick to facts on refugee crime

Merkel urges Germans to stick to facts on refugee crime

Merkel re-elected as CDU party leader with big majority

Merkel re-elected as CDU party leader with big majority

Merkel says she is for burqa ban where legally possible

Merkel says she is for burqa ban where legally possible

Merkel's new election bid 'more difficult than any before'

Merkel's new election bid 'more difficult than any before'

Is this the man who will run against Merkel next year?

Is this the man who will run against Merkel next year?

Merkel: public 'manipulated' by fake news and trolls

Merkel: public 'manipulated' by fake news and trolls

EU leaders meet in Berlin to seek answers on Trump

EU leaders meet in Berlin to seek answers on Trump

Chancellor Merkel to seek fourth term, says ally

Chancellor Merkel to seek fourth term, says ally

Merkel to be the new 'leader of the free world'?

Merkel to be the new 'leader of the free world'?

Merkel makes first phone call to future President Trump

Merkel makes first phone call to future President Trump

Merkel's coalition at odds over next presidential candidate

Merkel's coalition at odds over next presidential candidate

Berlin summons Turkish envoy after MP arrests

Berlin summons Turkish envoy after MP arrests

Turkey accuses Germany of 'harbouring terrorists'

Turkey accuses Germany of 'harbouring terrorists'

Merkel: Turkey's arrests of journalists 'highly alarming'

Merkel: Turkey's arrests of journalists 'highly alarming'

Merkel warns of 'brain drain' in Africa amid refugee influx

Merkel warns of 'brain drain' in Africa amid refugee influx

Merkel's approval rate surges after hitting 5-year low

Merkel's approval rate surges after hitting 5-year low

Merkel party MP under fire for using Nazi propaganda term

Merkel party MP under fire for using Nazi propaganda term

Obama thanks Merkel for open refugee policy

Obama thanks Merkel for open refugee policy

Merkel praised for admitting refugee policy mistakes

Merkel praised for admitting refugee policy mistakes

Merkel to blame for terror arrests: Bavarian minister

Merkel to blame for terror arrests: Bavarian minister

Merkel chastises Berlin mayor for 'not taking responsibility'

Merkel chastises Berlin mayor for 'not taking responsibility'

Far-right AfD comes in fourth place in Lower Saxony vote

Far-right AfD comes in fourth place in Lower Saxony vote

Merkel’s approval rating sinks to five-year low

Merkel’s approval rating sinks to five-year low

Refugee influx leaves 'Mama Merkel' isolated in EU

Refugee influx leaves 'Mama Merkel' isolated in EU

Merkel: 'Germany will remain Germany'

Merkel: 'Germany will remain Germany'

Merkel calls for 'loyalty' from Turkish-Germans

Merkel calls for 'loyalty' from Turkish-Germans

Merkel's popularity plunges in wake of attacks

Merkel's popularity plunges in wake of attacks

'Meeting Merkel gave me the courage to walk again'

'Meeting Merkel gave me the courage to walk again'

Merkel admits 'mistake' in satire poem affair

Merkel admits 'mistake' in satire poem affair

Germany slams Turkey's call to ban satire video

Germany slams Turkey's call to ban satire video

Merkel's approval climbs up to pre-refugee crisis levels

Merkel's approval climbs up to pre-refugee crisis levels

Merkel admits Balkan route closure 'benefits' Germany

Merkel admits Balkan route closure 'benefits' Germany

Turkey visa deal 'will set off new refugee wave'

Turkey visa deal 'will set off new refugee wave'

World names Germany 'best country ever'

World names Germany 'best country ever'

2015

Germany's 10 biggest stories of 2015

Germany's 10 biggest stories of 2015

Can Merkel keep party behind her on refugees?

Can Merkel keep party behind her on refugees?

Could Merkel win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Could Merkel win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Merkel: EU refugee quota plan 'only first step'

Merkel: EU refugee quota plan 'only first step'

Merkel: Austria tragedy a ‘warning’ for Europe

Merkel: Austria tragedy a ‘warning’ for Europe

Merkel, Hollande discuss migrant crisis, Ukraine

Merkel, Hollande discuss migrant crisis, Ukraine

MPs vote through third Greek bailout package

MPs vote through third Greek bailout package

Merkel combats doubts about IMF in Greek deal

Merkel combats doubts about IMF in Greek deal

Merkel: Migrants bigger challenge than Greece

Merkel: Migrants bigger challenge than Greece

Asylum seeker names baby Angela Merkel

Asylum seeker names baby Angela Merkel

Germany sceptical over Greek bailout deal

Germany sceptical over Greek bailout deal

Berlin to have position on bailout by week's end

Berlin to have position on bailout by week's end

Germans, Russians trust each other less and less

Germans, Russians trust each other less and less

Merkel warns WHO meet of antibiotics dangers

Merkel warns WHO meet of antibiotics dangers

Germany made one in four EU asylum grants

Germany made one in four EU asylum grants

Merkel not yet 'Mutti' of the Twittersphere

Merkel not yet 'Mutti' of the Twittersphere

EU leaders triple rescue mission funds

EU leaders triple rescue mission funds

'German persistence' puts Merkel in Time 100

'German persistence' puts Merkel in Time 100

Politicians as you've never seen them before

Politicians as you've never seen them before

Reforms 'still needed' after ECB action: Merkel

Reforms 'still needed' after ECB action: Merkel

Merkel: Germany will fight Islamist extremists

Merkel: Germany will fight Islamist extremists

World stands side by side with France

World stands side by side with France

2014

Spy malware found on government computer

Spy malware found on government computer

'Germany is a model for Italy': Renzi

'Germany is a model for Italy': Renzi

Merkel backs Spanish MP for top EU finance job

Merkel backs Spanish MP for top EU finance job

Merkel: New sanctions against Russia possible

Merkel: New sanctions against Russia possible

Merkel & Obama fire warning to Russia

Merkel & Obama fire warning to Russia

Merkel to walk Spain's Camino de Santiago

Merkel to walk Spain's Camino de Santiago

Merkel government enjoys mass popularity

Merkel government enjoys mass popularity

Merkel's party mutinies over tax cuts

Merkel's party mutinies over tax cuts

Merkel snubs Catalonia's independence plans

Merkel snubs Catalonia's independence plans

Merkel laments trust breakdown in US spy row

Merkel laments trust breakdown in US spy row

China to receive Merkel with military honours

China to receive Merkel with military honours

Merkel alone in Juncker camp at Sweden summit

Merkel alone in Juncker camp at Sweden summit

German MPs vote to quiz Snowden in Moscow

German MPs vote to quiz Snowden in Moscow

Merkel backs Juncker for next EC president

Merkel backs Juncker for next EC president

Will Italy oust France as Germany's EU ally?

Will Italy oust France as Germany's EU ally?

'I've never had problems with Merkel': Berlusconi

'I've never had problems with Merkel': Berlusconi

Merkel mulls fresh sanctions on Russia

Merkel mulls fresh sanctions on Russia

Spanish builders made 'slaves' by German firm

Spanish builders made 'slaves' by German firm

From Merkel to migrants: Spain's week in pics

From Merkel to migrants: Spain's week in pics

NSA carried out 300 reports on Merkel

NSA carried out 300 reports on Merkel

What's the coalition done in its first 100 days?

What's the coalition done in its first 100 days?

Merkel: Crimea grab 'against international law'

Merkel: Crimea grab 'against international law'

Merkel 'very impressed' with Renzi's plans

Merkel 'very impressed' with Renzi's plans

Pic of the day: Merkel piggybacks Spain's PM

Pic of the day: Merkel piggybacks Spain's PM

German love of Russian gas 'limits' EU power

German love of Russian gas 'limits' EU power

Germany, UK team up for super fast internet

Germany, UK team up for super fast internet

Merkel backs Kerry's US Middle East peace bid

Merkel backs Kerry's US Middle East peace bid

Schröder to Merkel: know when to leave

Schröder to Merkel: know when to leave

Greenpeace dumps coal ahead of Merkel meet

Greenpeace dumps coal ahead of Merkel meet

Germany's Merkel comes to Switzerland's defence

Germany's Merkel comes to Switzerland's defence

Merkel toppled from popularity throne

Merkel toppled from popularity throne

Merkel lays out priorities for next four years

Merkel lays out priorities for next four years

27 percent of Italians want to be more German

27 percent of Italians want to be more German

Germany and France commit to closer ties

Germany and France commit to closer ties

Obama to Merkel: Don't worry about spying

Obama to Merkel: Don't worry about spying

Germany welcomes Hollande's new tone

Germany welcomes Hollande's new tone

Angela Merkel injured on Swiss ski holiday

Angela Merkel injured on Swiss ski holiday

2013

Merkel urges clarity on 'grave' US spy claims

Merkel urges clarity on 'grave' US spy claims

Letta admits he doesn't know if Italy was spied on

Letta admits he doesn't know if Italy was spied on

US spied on Spanish leaders: Reports

US spied on Spanish leaders: Reports

Merkel: I love singing traditional tunes

Merkel: I love singing traditional tunes

Merkel and SPD agree on coalition talks

Merkel and SPD agree on coalition talks

State leader sends Merkel error-packed note

State leader sends Merkel error-packed note

Germans celebrate once-in-a-lifetime holiday

Germans celebrate once-in-a-lifetime holiday

Social Democrats agree to Merkel talks

Social Democrats agree to Merkel talks

Social Democrats debate working with Merkel

Social Democrats debate working with Merkel

Merkel's East Berlin flat - rent for €55 a night

Merkel's East Berlin flat - rent for €55 a night

What do the papers make of election drama?

What do the papers make of election drama?

Hollande congratulates Merkel on election win

Hollande congratulates Merkel on election win

French would vote for Merkel in German poll

French would vote for Merkel in German poll

Green vote in freefall while SPD makes gains

Green vote in freefall while SPD makes gains

Huge Merkel hand poster sparks outcry

Huge Merkel hand poster sparks outcry

Merkel to push for unity on Syria at G20

Merkel to push for unity on Syria at G20

Election rivals to face off in TV debate

Election rivals to face off in TV debate

Merkel slams China & Russia over Syria stance

Merkel slams China & Russia over Syria stance

Merkel: Greece joining euro was a mistake

Merkel: Greece joining euro was a mistake

The man who gate-crashed Merkel's plane

The man who gate-crashed Merkel's plane

Controversy mars Merkel's Dachau visit

Controversy mars Merkel's Dachau visit

Steinbrück attacks Merkel's euro ideals

Steinbrück attacks Merkel's euro ideals

Hollande, Cameron and Merkel set for Egypt talks

Hollande, Cameron and Merkel set for Egypt talks

Merkel launches election campaign in tiny town

Merkel launches election campaign in tiny town

Substitute teacher Merkel leads history class

Substitute teacher Merkel leads history class

Berlin axes Cold War-era spying accords with US

Berlin axes Cold War-era spying accords with US

Wagner festival opens with glitzy gala

Wagner festival opens with glitzy gala

Merkel 'considered' fleeing East Germany

Merkel 'considered' fleeing East Germany

Merkel at press grilling: it's a free country

Merkel at press grilling: it's a free country

Crushing Bavaria poll yells danger for SPD

Crushing Bavaria poll yells danger for SPD

Germany: Greece must take rocky austerity road

Germany: Greece must take rocky austerity road

Sibling spat causes red faces and anger in CDU

Sibling spat causes red faces and anger in CDU

'Enough insincerity to make anyone furious'

'Enough insincerity to make anyone furious'

Merkel's unemployment drive under fire

Merkel's unemployment drive under fire

Merkel and Obama talk spy scandal concerns

Merkel and Obama talk spy scandal concerns

Germany: Portugal will stick to reforms

Germany: Portugal will stick to reforms

Merkel targets Europe's youth unemployment

Merkel targets Europe's youth unemployment

German MP: EU should shelter Snowden

German MP: EU should shelter Snowden

Germany tells Croatia: welcome, now reform

Germany tells Croatia: welcome, now reform

Merkel 'slaps' Croatia with EU bash snub

Merkel 'slaps' Croatia with EU bash snub

Merkel has 'contempt' for scoffing Irish bankers

Merkel has 'contempt' for scoffing Irish bankers

Car lobbyist swerve derails EU emissions law

Car lobbyist swerve derails EU emissions law

Fire for Merkel's 'feel-good' election plan

Fire for Merkel's 'feel-good' election plan

Tensions grow over Turkish crackdown

Tensions grow over Turkish crackdown

State powerless to boost crawling birth rate

State powerless to boost crawling birth rate

Merkel election win 'likely but uncertain'

Merkel election win 'likely but uncertain'

Viral scorn over Merkel's 'virgin territory' quip

Viral scorn over Merkel's 'virgin territory' quip

CDU to 'spend more money on roads'

CDU to 'spend more money on roads'

Merkel: Turkish response to Gezi 'much too harsh'

Merkel: Turkish response to Gezi 'much too harsh'

Struggling Merkel rival Steinbrück fires PR man

Struggling Merkel rival Steinbrück fires PR man

Topless women protest outside Merkel's office

Topless women protest outside Merkel's office

Merkel opposes giving EU wider powers

Merkel opposes giving EU wider powers

Merkel: business must fight immigrant prejudice

Merkel: business must fight immigrant prejudice

Chinese premier visit to strengthen trade ties

Chinese premier visit to strengthen trade ties

Hungary's Orbán: Merkel policy like Nazi invasion

Hungary's Orbán: Merkel policy like Nazi invasion

Did Merkel's politics hurt Germany at Eurovision?

Did Merkel's politics hurt Germany at Eurovision?

Merkel opens up privately ahead of election

Merkel opens up privately ahead of election

Barroso defends Merkel on austerity

Barroso defends Merkel on austerity

Franco-German friendship cools further

Franco-German friendship cools further

Merkel: Germany doesn't want to dominate Europe

Merkel: Germany doesn't want to dominate Europe

Merkel 'hangs out' online to discuss integration

Merkel 'hangs out' online to discuss integration

Suspected letter bomb to president found harmless

Suspected letter bomb to president found harmless

Merkel loses Time's 100 influential people place

Merkel loses Time's 100 influential people place

Anti-euro party polls at three percent

Anti-euro party polls at three percent

Putin's spies target German embassy staff

Putin's spies target German embassy staff

Merkel rival Steinbrück rallies SPD: 'So to battle!'

Merkel rival Steinbrück rallies SPD: 'So to battle!'

Cameron and family to stay with Merkel

Cameron and family to stay with Merkel

Topless protests disrupt Putin visit to Hannover

Topless protests disrupt Putin visit to Hannover

Merkel still number one in voters' hearts

Merkel still number one in voters' hearts

Europe's anti-Merkel slurs offend Germans

Europe's anti-Merkel slurs offend Germans

Merkel angry at paparazzi swimsuit shots in Italy

Merkel angry at paparazzi swimsuit shots in Italy

Pollster: 'Cyprus hasn't hurt the chancellor'

Pollster: 'Cyprus hasn't hurt the chancellor'

El Pais retracts Merkel comparison to Hitler

El Pais retracts Merkel comparison to Hitler

Merkel blamed for Cyprus bailout 'disaster'

Merkel blamed for Cyprus bailout 'disaster'

Merkel's Polish roots emerge in new book

Merkel's Polish roots emerge in new book

Merkel: fat cat packages must slim down

Merkel: fat cat packages must slim down

Germany to block EU quota for women execs

Germany to block EU quota for women execs

Germany calls on Italy's 'sense of responsibility'

Germany calls on Italy's 'sense of responsibility'

Germany groans at Italian 'anti-Merkel' vote

Germany groans at Italian 'anti-Merkel' vote

'Europe will fail without a common narrative'

'Europe will fail without a common narrative'

Conservatives reverse on gay marriage equality

Conservatives reverse on gay marriage equality

Online Merkel death threat video removed

Online Merkel death threat video removed

Opposition up in arms over Saudi weapons deal

Opposition up in arms over Saudi weapons deal

Schavan resigns amid plagiarism affair

Schavan resigns amid plagiarism affair

All eyes on election date set for September

All eyes on election date set for September

Merkel joins Cameron to push EU to trim budget

Merkel joins Cameron to push EU to trim budget

Germans trust political parties least, police most

Germans trust political parties least, police most

Football joins Merkel, Hollande on EU budget

Football joins Merkel, Hollande on EU budget

Merkel praises Spanish PM for economic reforms

Merkel praises Spanish PM for economic reforms

Merkel: Egypt must talk with opposition

Merkel: Egypt must talk with opposition

Merkel: Holocaust guilt is 'everlasting'

Merkel: Holocaust guilt is 'everlasting'

Polls, pets, plagiarism, and prejudiced prefixes

Polls, pets, plagiarism, and prejudiced prefixes

Merkel's future tied to Lower Saxony vote

Merkel's future tied to Lower Saxony vote

Lower Saxony poll kicks off key year for Merkel

Lower Saxony poll kicks off key year for Merkel

Support for Social Democrats slides further

Support for Social Democrats slides further

Britain to Germany: EU must change to keep us

Britain to Germany: EU must change to keep us

Merkel to Cyprus: Keep reforms on track

Merkel to Cyprus: Keep reforms on track

Steinbrück's approval ratings collapse

Steinbrück's approval ratings collapse

Merkel rides high as partner FDP nose-dives

Merkel rides high as partner FDP nose-dives

Top texter Merkel not aflutter about Twitter

Top texter Merkel not aflutter about Twitter

Steinbrück defends low wage Chancellor remark

Steinbrück defends low wage Chancellor remark

2012

Steinbrück: Merkel gets 'women's bonus' in polls

Steinbrück: Merkel gets 'women's bonus' in polls

Merkel to greenlight armoured vehicle deal

Merkel to greenlight armoured vehicle deal

'Age-old' Schmidt damns Merkel's euro policy

'Age-old' Schmidt damns Merkel's euro policy

Merkel tells Europe: work harder to stay rich

Merkel tells Europe: work harder to stay rich

Merkel 'deeply saddened' by US massacre

Merkel 'deeply saddened' by US massacre

Becker congratulates Merkel on Nobel Prize

Becker congratulates Merkel on Nobel Prize

Merkel: Greek rescue good for Germany

Merkel: Greek rescue good for Germany

Merkel dampens hopes for EU budget deal

Merkel dampens hopes for EU budget deal

Merkel, Hollande to meet before EU summit

Merkel, Hollande to meet before EU summit

Ayrault vows to grow economy and cut debt

Ayrault vows to grow economy and cut debt

Germany hails EU Nobel Peace Prize win

Germany hails EU Nobel Peace Prize win

Greek press welcomes Merkel despite protests

Greek press welcomes Merkel despite protests

Fury in Athens as Merkel comes to town

Fury in Athens as Merkel comes to town

Greece boosts police force for Merkel visit

Greece boosts police force for Merkel visit

Merkel's party 'at most popular for four years'

Merkel's party 'at most popular for four years'

Transparency demands Steinbrück's income info

Transparency demands Steinbrück's income info

'Calm down,' Germany tells Turkey after attacks

'Calm down,' Germany tells Turkey after attacks

Merkel: stop worrying about Muslims

Merkel: stop worrying about Muslims

Kohl pays historic visit to conservative MPs

Kohl pays historic visit to conservative MPs

Centre-left opposes ban on anti-Islam film

Centre-left opposes ban on anti-Islam film

ECB unveils new bond-buying scheme

ECB unveils new bond-buying scheme

Merkel to court Chinese help for euro crisis

Merkel to court Chinese help for euro crisis

Greece: we need more time for reforms

Greece: we need more time for reforms

'Mafia boss Merkel' book makes waves

'Mafia boss Merkel' book makes waves

Merkel still world's most powerful woman

Merkel still world's most powerful woman

Merkel pushes EU free trade pact with Canada

Merkel pushes EU free trade pact with Canada

Merkel shows deadpan comic genius

Merkel shows deadpan comic genius

Craft guild: euro rescue cost must have a limit

Craft guild: euro rescue cost must have a limit

Merkel unavailable: Romney avoids Berlin

Merkel unavailable: Romney avoids Berlin

President to Merkel: explain euro crisis better

President to Merkel: explain euro crisis better

Merkel's approval ratings soar amid euro row

Merkel's approval ratings soar amid euro row

'Sensational' world map found after two centuries

'Sensational' world map found after two centuries

Top court will rule on euro rescue next week

Top court will rule on euro rescue next week

Merkel's bailout fund hits 'stumbling block'

Merkel's bailout fund hits 'stumbling block'

Merkel will see Germany take on Greece

Merkel will see Germany take on Greece

German MPs get more say in EU decisions

German MPs get more say in EU decisions

Germany reaches out to compliant Greeks

Germany reaches out to compliant Greeks

Ukraine: blame Germany for Tymoshenko jail term

Ukraine: blame Germany for Tymoshenko jail term

Merkel ally tells Greece: Vote right or euro's gone

Merkel ally tells Greece: Vote right or euro's gone

Merkel: Do not overestimate Germany

Merkel: Do not overestimate Germany

Merkel losing domestic political oxygen

Merkel losing domestic political oxygen

Berlin sticks to guns ahead of G20

Berlin sticks to guns ahead of G20

German centre-left joins forces with French

German centre-left joins forces with French

German team hits back at Auschwitz visit criticism

German team hits back at Auschwitz visit criticism

Merkel offers 'trader tax' for Fiscal Pact support

Merkel offers 'trader tax' for Fiscal Pact support

Soros: Merkel has three months to save euro

Soros: Merkel has three months to save euro

Merkel talks Syria, euro crisis with Obama

Merkel talks Syria, euro crisis with Obama

Hollande criticises IMF chief's attacks on Greece

Hollande criticises IMF chief's attacks on Greece

Merkel: Hard work, not eurobonds, will fix euro

Merkel: Hard work, not eurobonds, will fix euro

Most Germans view Israel as 'aggressive'

Most Germans view Israel as 'aggressive'

Merkel struggling to coax supporters to CDU

Merkel struggling to coax supporters to CDU

Merkel gives self and ministers pay rise

Merkel gives self and ministers pay rise

Hollande has turbulent first day

Hollande has turbulent first day

Hollande to see Merkel within hours of oath

Hollande to see Merkel within hours of oath

Opposition: 'EU should ratify pact on same day'

Opposition: 'EU should ratify pact on same day'

Merkel to Hollande: 'The eurozone looks to us'

Merkel to Hollande: 'The eurozone looks to us'

First German minister boycotts Euro 2012

First German minister boycotts Euro 2012

'European axis has to be readjusted'

'European axis has to be readjusted'

Danes are kingmakers after German state vote

Danes are kingmakers after German state vote

Tymoshenko's daughter to make pleas in Berlin

Tymoshenko's daughter to make pleas in Berlin

Merkel: Last-minute decision on Euro 2012

Merkel: Last-minute decision on Euro 2012

Germany's Rupert Murdoch turns 100

Germany's Rupert Murdoch turns 100

Merkel sends stern warning to Hollande

Merkel sends stern warning to Hollande

Speculation: Merkel set to provoke early election

Speculation: Merkel set to provoke early election

Merkel's motor up for grabs on Ebay

Merkel's motor up for grabs on Ebay

German Credit Suisse CD deal was illegal: lawyers

Pirate Party hacks Merkel's website

Pirate Party hacks Merkel's website

Merkel brushes off Sarko election snub

Merkel brushes off Sarko election snub

Twitter nests in Berlin

Twitter nests in Berlin

Voters deal Merkel surprise victory

Voters deal Merkel surprise victory

Merkel ally suffers massive state defeat

Report: Berlin to accept bailout fund boost

Report: Berlin to accept bailout fund boost

Activist pastor takes office as president

Activist pastor takes office as president

Merkel wants her finance minister in euro top job

Merkel wants her finance minister in euro top job

Biggest state election 'critical for Merkel'

Biggest state election 'critical for Merkel'

Merkel questions Afghan pull-out timetable

Merkel questions Afghan pull-out timetable

Merkel defends nuclear phase out

Merkel defends nuclear phase out

Nuke shutdown costs energy giant €1 billion

Nuke shutdown costs energy giant €1 billion

Obama praises Merkel’s euro crisis leadership

Obama praises Merkel’s euro crisis leadership

A painful submission or Merkel’s masterpiece?

A painful submission or Merkel’s masterpiece?

East German activist to be new president

East German activist to be new president

Germans don't trust Greece to tighten belt

Germans don't trust Greece to tighten belt

China offers Merkel some comfort for Europe

China offers Merkel some comfort for Europe

China doesn't want to 'buy Europe'

China doesn't want to 'buy Europe'

Most Germans want president to resign

Most Germans want president to resign

Sarkozy and Merkel meet to heal rift in euro unity

Sarkozy and Merkel meet to heal rift in euro unity

France heads for Tobin tax without Germany

France heads for Tobin tax without Germany

2011

Finance Minister wins major European prize

Finance Minister wins major European prize

Germany keeps door open for outcast Brits

Germany keeps door open for outcast Brits

Sarkozy and Merkel demand tough new pact

Sarkozy and Merkel demand tough new pact

Sarkozy: EU needs new treaty

Sarkozy: EU needs new treaty

Merkel 'acting like Bismarck' - socialists

Merkel 'acting like Bismarck' - socialists

Sarkozy, Merkel and Monti in debt crisis talks

Iranian airline buys Merkel’s old plane

Iranian airline buys Merkel’s old plane

Merkel behind Europe’s woes: Norwegian prof

Merkel behind Europe’s woes: Norwegian prof

G20 partners in Cannes warn Europe to fix crisis

G20 partners in Cannes warn Europe to fix crisis

Euro crisis: France insists on debt deal

Euro crisis: France insists on debt deal

Merkel to push for minimum wage

Merkel to push for minimum wage

Sarkozy attacks British and angers Italians

Sarkozy attacks British and angers Italians

Sarkozys should have given baby 'a French name': Le Pen

Sarkozys should have given baby 'a French name': Le Pen

Merkel signs export deal with Mongolia

Merkel signs export deal with Mongolia

France and Germany split on bailout fund: report

Rumours fly that Berlusconi insulted Merkel's figure on phone

Rumours fly that Berlusconi insulted Merkel's figure on phone

Germany greets new Libyan ambassador

Germany greets new Libyan ambassador

Pope's visit delays crucial euro-vote

Pope's visit delays crucial euro-vote

Merkel wants old East German plane back

Merkel wants old East German plane back

Delors: 'Europe and euro on brink of abyss'

Delors: 'Europe and euro on brink of abyss'

Sarkozy gets mixed reviews after summit

Sarkozy gets mixed reviews after summit

Sarkozy, Merkel eye 'true eurozone government'

Sarkozy, Merkel eye 'true eurozone government'

Sarkozy and Merkel to meet on debt

Paris market hits two-year low

2010

UK EU budget deal not tight enough: Reinfeldt

UK EU budget deal not tight enough: Reinfeldt

President Wulff investigated for financial irregularities

President Wulff investigated for financial irregularities

2009

Sweden raps Vattenfall over recent scandals

Sweden raps Vattenfall over recent scandals

Merkel attacks Vattenfall over reactor

2008

Merkel: I lived in a squat

Merkel wants to stop Left Party