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Ex-leader Merkel to Be Decorated with Highest German Honor

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel is to be decorated with Germany's highest possible honor on Monday in recognition of her near-record 16 years at the helm of the country. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier plans to bestow the Order of Merit for special achievement on the four-term chancellor, who will become only the…

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Ex-leader Merkel to be decorated with highest German honor

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel is to be decorated with Germany’s highest possible honor in recognition of her near-record 16 years at the helm of the country

The Independent UK

In Germany, the times are changing. But many would rather turn back the clock

The conflict in Ukraine has jolted people out of their affluent ease and forced them to take sides

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As Germany ends nuclear era activist says still more to do

Heinz Smital was a 24-year-old nuclear physics researcher when he first saw how far nuclear contamination could spread after the Chornobyl disaster in 1986.

Reuters

The week Macron’s grand diplomatic project floundered

A furore over the French president’s remarks on Taiwan has left him isolated on the world stage as well as at home

Financial Times

Atomic 'angst' over? Germany closes last nuclear plants

Germany will pull the plug on its last three nuclear power stations by Saturday, ending a six-decade programme that spawned one of Europe's strongest protest movements but saw a brief reprieve due to the Ukraine war.

Reuters

‘I’m all for climate change’: Axel Springer CEO faces heat over leaked messages

Mathias Döpfner’s reported comments on climate, Muslims and east Germany – and his apparent political manoeuvring – create shock waves

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Ursula von der Leyen: EU’s ‘general’ nears endgame of turbulent first term

European Commission president is praised for work ethic and response to Covid and Ukraine war, but some see her as aloof

The Guardian - UK

China's Xi courts Macron in bid to drive wedge between Europe and US

Xi Jinping is pulling out all the stops for French President Emmanuel Macron as China’s leader tries to create some distance between Europe and the United States in their approaches toward Beijing.

Tribune News Service

Germany's main opposition leader calls for European coalition on China ties

Germany's main opposition leader on Friday called for Berlin to involve key allies in negotiations with China as part of a rethink of ties with Beijing that reflected a global "paradigm shift" in security and foreign policy.

Reuters

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK

New on Netflix in March 2023: Every movie and TV series being added this month

Full list of every title being added as a new month begins

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New on Netflix in March 2023: Every movie and TV series being added in next 31 days

Full list of every title being added as a new month begins

The Independent UK

New on Netflix in March 2023: Every movie and TV series being added in next 31 days

Full list of every title being added as a new month begins

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Lewis Capaldi leave fans in stitches with hilarious Harry Potter doppelgänger

The superstar from West Lothian has a whole host of famous doppelgängers, including former German politician Angela Merkel and fellow Scottish singer Susan Boyle.

The Independent UK

New on Netflix in March 2023: Every movie and TV series being added in next 31 days

Full list of every title being added as a new month begins

Daily Record

Lewis Capaldi stuns fans with hilarious Harry Potter doppelgänger

The West Lothian singer has previously been compared to Liz Truss, Susan Boyle and Angela Merkel but has now revealed a resemblance in the wizarding world.

Evening Standard

Who is Ursula von der Leyen? The EU Chief agrees on a new Northern Ireland protocol

The politician’s life and career have spanned Belgium, Germany, the UK, and the US, where she has shattered numerous glass ceilings.

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The Guardian - UK

For years, Putin didn’t invade Ukraine. What made him finally snap in 2022?

This war is Russia’s fault. But European nations rebuffing Russia during the noughties did not help, says Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

The Independent UK

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK

Danish former minister charged with revealing state secrets

A Danish former defense minister who had publicly claimed that Denmark’s secret service helped U.S. intelligence spy on several European leaders says he has been charged with divulging state secrets

The Independent UK

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes said she would have voted against gay marriage

The Finance Secretary said she wouldn’t have backed the legislation had she been voting at the time.

Daily Record

Kate Forbes admits she would have voted against gay marriage 'as a matter of conscience'

The finance secretary cited the example of German leader Angela Merkel who voted against similar legislation.

The Independent UK

Russian pranksters call Merkel posing as Ukraine's ex-leader

Russian pranksters posing as Ukraine’s ex-President Petro Poroshenko managed to contact Angela Merkel by phone to discuss developments in Ukraine and Belarus, although the former German chancellor was wary about the entire call

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