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Merkel Defends Herself Against Criticism from Washington

Does Germany’s savings plan threaten to disrupt the fragile economic recovery in Europe and elsewhere in the world? In an interview with a German public broadcaster on Thursday morning, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she had rejected such criticism from … Continue reading

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Top economist supports Merkel

Ahead of the upcoming G-20 Summit in Toronto, Canada, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany has defended her government’s spending cuts, which US President Barack Obama has warned could hamper economic recovery. In Berlin, former European Central Bank chief economist Otmar … Continue reading

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Merkel at odds with Obama on financial policy

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday signaled that she expected next week’s G20 summit in Canada to focus on budget consolidation rather than continue with stimulus packages to strengthen the global economic recovery as favored by US President Barack Obama. … Continue reading

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German Coalition Threatens to Collapse

BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany faced calls from opposition leaders on Monday for new elections, as bickering and fighting within her governing coalition has led to growing speculation in the German news media that a collapse of her … Continue reading

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Merkel must repair a rudderless nation (1)

Angela Merkel cleared her diary yesterday, cancelling a trip to Lithuania so that she can begin her search for a new head of state. The German Chancellor said that Horst Köhler had given two hours’ notice before he made his … Continue reading

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Germany's Lonely Chancellor (2)

Angela Merkel’s partners in Europe are angry, her opposition at home is more aggressive than ever, and she even faces increasingly vocal criticism from within her own ranks. This is the toughest period of her chancellorship so far, and there … Continue reading

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Threat to euro has 'incalculable' consequences: Merkel (4)

Stock markets across Europe fell sharply this morning after Germany declared war on speculators, including a surprise ban on “naked” short-selling. The German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned of “incalculable” consequences if the eurozone countries do not meet the challenges faced … Continue reading

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‘Mummy’ Merkel battered as Germans lose faith in EU (11)

GISELA and Susi, thirtysomething civil service secretaries, were shivering over their sausages in what the tabloids labelled the “most miserable May of the millennium” and planning their summer holidays. “I know where I’m not going,” one of them said. “The … Continue reading

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The Dangers of the Euro Bailout (5)

The euro has been rescued for the moment, but European politicians have thrown the foundations of Europe’s common currency overboard with their unprecedented bailout package. In the longer term, the dangers of the crisis can only increase, and the flood … Continue reading

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German voters deliver poll blow to Merkel (6)

Angela Merkel appeared to have suffered a blow last night when her Christian Democratic Party recorded its worst result in crucial regional elections. Exit polls in North RhineWestphalia — Germany’s most populous region with 18 million inhabitants — showed the … Continue reading

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What to Watch for in Sunday's State Election

State elections in Germany are often of marginal importance. But Sunday’s vote in North Rhine-Westphalia has profound implications for Chancellor Angela Merkel, Germany’s political landscape and the future of the Social Democrats. Here, a guide to the issues to watch … Continue reading

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