G7 grapples with packed agenda of world turned upside down Analysis: A price cap on Russian oil and potential famine in Africa are among issues pressing for attention The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2022
Could Germany keep its nuclear plants running? Every domestic energy source, including nuclear power, is under consideration as Germany seeks to fuel its economy and ward off a recession considered likely if faltering Russian gas supplies stop completely. Reuters · Jun 22, 2022
Top German court backs far-right party over Merkel comments Germany’s highest court has backed a far-right party’s complaint against comments by former Chancellor Angela Merkel that the election of a state governor with the party’s support must not be allowed to stand The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
Why Putin thinks he's winning the war and why the West is wrong about him Does Russian President Vladimir Putin think he's losing the war in Ukraine? Does the West need to help him to save face? Does he risk a coup? Is he afraid of anti-war protests? Nothing of the sort, says Tatiana Stanovaya, founder of the Paris-based think tank R.Politik. Radio France Internationale · Jun 11, 2022
Number of Syrians Becoming German Citizens Tripled in 2021 The number of Syrians who became naturalized German citizens was three times higher in 2021 than the year before, as many of those who fled between 2014 and 2016 fulfilled eligibility criteria, data showed on Friday. The overall number of foreigners who became naturalized Germans grew 20% in 2021, reaching… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 10, 2022
Andreas Kluth: Merkel will enter history as the Neville Chamberlain of our time There she was again, six months after exiting the German chancellery. Relaxed but pensive after long walks on blustering Baltic shores listening to "Macbeth" on audiobook, Angela Merkel had so much on her mind, so much she wanted to explain for posterity. But she didn’t come to offer apologies or… Tribune News Service · Jun 9, 2022
First Thing: Matthew McConaughey in emotional plea for gun control at White House Actor and gun owner describes ‘window where real change can happen’ as he reflects on his home town of Uvalde. Plus, the Congolese student fighting for Russia The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2022
‘I won’t apologise’: Angela Merkel defends relationship with Putin ‘Diplomacy was not wrong if it doesn’t succeed,’ Merkel says The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
Angela Merkel, Who Opposed Ukraine Joining NATO In 2014, Has No Regrets Over Handling Of Vladimir Putin Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reportedly said that she tried hard to prevent the Russian invasion of Ukraine during her time in office. What Happened: In an interview with the German journalist and author, Alexander Osang, Merkel said she does not blame herself for not trying hard enough for Ukraine. Benzinga · Jun 8, 2022
Russian bombardment of Sievierodonetsk ‘pushes Ukrainian troops back to city’s outskirts’ – as it happened This live blog is now closed, you can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war here The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 105 of the invasion Ukrainian forces fight to stave off Russian attacks in Sievierodonestk as 800 civilians reportedly take refuge in a chemical factory in the city The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2022
No regrets over handling of Vladimir Putin, says Angela Merkel Former German chancellor claims her opposition to Ukraine’s Nato membership helped country The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2022
Russia-Ukraine latest: UN says war impact on world ‘severe’ War in Ukraine’s effect on food, energy, finance is ‘systemic, severe, and speeding up’, UN chief Antonio Guterres says. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2022
No apologies: Germany's Merkel defends approach to Ukraine Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended her approach to Ukraine and Russia during her 16 years as leader of Germany The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022
Reuters · Jun 7, 2022 Merkel says she doesn't blame herself for not trying hard enough for Ukraine German former Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday that she tried hard when she was in office to prevent the situation in Ukraine from developing to the current state, adding that she does not blame herself for not trying hard enough.
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022 Report: Merkel slams war in Ukraine, hints at next role The German news agency dpa reports that former Chancellor Angela Merkel has slammed Russia’s attack on Ukraine and suggested a possible return to the limelight
Reuters · Jun 1, 2022 After criticism, Germany's Merkel shows solidarity for Ukraine - source Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed solidarity for Ukraine in what she described as a "barbaric war" with Russia at an event on Wednesday, after months of silence prompted criticism of her own policy towards Moscow.
Wales Online · May 25, 2022 George Soros: Ukraine conflict could become Third World War and end civilisation The billionaire investor and philanthropist thinks the war could have devastating consequences for Europe and beyond
Daily Mirror · May 25, 2022 Ukraine conflict could spiral into World War III ending civilisation, warns George Soros Billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros thinks the war in Ukraine may eventually trigger World War III and have devastating consequences for Europe and beyond
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2022 Ukraine invasion may be start of ‘third world war’, says George Soros Veteran philanthropist tells World Economic Forum civilisation ‘may not survive’ what is coming
Financial Times · May 23, 2022 How war in Ukraine convinced Germany to rebuild its army With the Bundeswehr at breaking point, the government has pledged a €100bn military spending spree — will it be enough?
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2022 Chat group leak reveals far-right fantasies of Germany’s AfD Among tens of thousands of posts is talk of jailing Angela Merkel, calls for armed resistance, and homophobia
Foreign Affairs · May 12, 2022 The War in Ukraine Will Be a Historic Turning Point But for History to Take the Right Path, America and Europe Must Work Together
Reuters · May 8, 2022 Germany's conservatives lead in first exit poll in Schleswig-Holstein state Former Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives (CDU) looked set to make a clear win a regional election in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein on Sunday, in a boost to the party which was ousted from national government in federal elections last year.
Reuters · May 8, 2022 Germany's conservatives on track to win election in northern state Germany's conservative CDU won an election in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein on Sunday, a boost to the party of former Chancellor Angela Merkel, which was ousted from national government in federal elections last year.