German Chancellor Angela Merkel

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Germany's Merkel kicks off final official visit to Israel

Angela Merkel, the indispensable leader of an often factitious European Union, is about to step down. Photo: Reuters
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Why Merkel’s exit matters beyond Germany

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki attend a news conference after meeting in Royal Lazienki Park in Warsaw, Poland, September 11, 2021. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo
Politics

Not gone yet: Merkel to hang on as active caretaker

Having grown up in East Germany near the Polish border, Merkel, 67, was seen by some observers as a chancellor who could relate to the post-communist states of central Europe
Europe

'Ms Nord Stream 2?': Germany's Merkel makes difficult last visit to Poland

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks during a news conference on coronavirus disease (Covid-19) situation, in Berlin, Germany, July 13, 2021. Michael Kappeler/Pool via REUTERS
Europe

Merkel says her conservatives face hard battle after 16 years in power

German Chancellor Angela Merkel gestures as she speaks during a CDU/CSU campaign kick off ahead of the federal election at Tempodrom in Berlin, Germany, August 21, 2021. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
Politics

Missing Merkel already, Germans nervous about what comes next

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks during a news conference on coronavirus disease (Covid-19) situation, in Berlin, Germany, July 13, 2021. Michael Kappeler/Pool via REUTERS
Europe

You can be German even if your name is not 'Klaus' or 'Erika' - Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel gestures as she speaks during a CDU/CSU campaign kick off ahead of the federal election at Tempodrom in Berlin, Germany, August 21, 2021. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
Europe

Merkel says Afghan army collapsed at 'breathtaking pace'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks during a news conference on coronavirus disease (Covid-19) situation, in Berlin, Germany, July 13, 2021. Michael Kappeler/Pool via REUTERS
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Merkel warns of crisis if Afghans fleeing Taliban not supported

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks during a news conference on coronavirus disease (Covid-19) situation, in Berlin, Germany, July 13, 2021. Michael Kappeler/Pool via REUTERS
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Germany must evacuate 10,000 Afghans: Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel holds her annual summer news conference in Berlin, Germany, July 22, 2021. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/Pool
Europe

Preparing to bow out, Merkel too busy to think about life after office

Israeli cyber firm NSO Group's exhibition stand is seen at "ISDEF 2019", an international defence and homeland security expo, in Tel Aviv, Israel June 4, 2019. REUTERS/Keren Manor
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Israel eyes spyware export curbs; Macron, Merkel troubled by abuse reports

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks during a news conference on coronavirus disease (Covid-19) situation, in Berlin, Germany, July 13, 2021. Michael Kappeler/Pool via REUTERS
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Merkel, Biden face tough talks on Russian gas pipeline, China