No one should be surprised by the position in which Angela Merkel and Europe find themselves today. But only a dangerous fool would celebrate German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Photo: AP One of the most common mistakes European leaders make in … Read More
BRUSSELS – 28 May 2018: Germany is seeking to end a dispute between the United States and the European Union over President Donald Trump’s decision to impose high tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on … Read More
Two police officers and a security guard were injured when fighting broke out at a migrant reception center in the eastern city of Dresden. There are a growing number of standoffs between asylum seekers and authorities. Around 50 refugees attacked … Read More
Ifo keeps hopes alive An unchanged Ifo index finally brings some good news to the Eurozone How times can change. After weeks and months of disappointing data, not only from Germany but the entire Eurozone, an unchanged Ifo index is … Read More
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said today that he will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to discuss Washington’s position on the nuclear deal with Iran. The Trump administration yesterday demanded that Iran make wholesale changes in its military and regional policies or face “the strongest sanctions in history.” … Read More
‘Anchor’ camps will undermine country’s reputation for being welcoming, say critics. Manching (Germany): Mass holding centres that Germany’s interior ministry wants to roll out across the country will stoke social tension between locals and migrants and undermine the welcoming image … Read More
German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer and Chancellor Angela Merkel during a news conference in Berlin on Feb. 7, 2018. KRISZTIAN BOCSI/BLOOMBERG INGOLSTADT, Germany — Franklin Uweh’s home of eight months, ever since he arrived in Germany after fleeing his native … Read More
Germany has proposed a new process that will facilitate the smooth repatriation of over 30,000 illegal Nigerian migrants back home. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, said this when he received the Security Adviser to the President of Germany, Dr. … Read More
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas speaks during a joint news conference with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov following their meeting in Moscow, Russia May 10, 2018. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin BERLIN – 13 May 2018: Germany wants to help its companies continue … Read More
President Macron and Chancellor Merkel embrace at the Charlemagne Prize ceremony in AachenCREDIT: WOLFGANG RATTAY/REUTERS President Emmanuel Macron of France has urged Germany’s leaders to “live up to their responsibilities” in Europe amid foot-dragging from Angela Merkel over his ambitious reform plans … Read More