In power so long she has been dubbed Germany’s “eternal chancellor”, Angela Merkel marks 15 years at the helm of Europe’s top economic power Sunday with her popularity and public trust scaling new heights as her remaining time in office ticks down.
Greta Thunberg meets Merkel in fresh push for climate action
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg on Thursday urged German Chancellor Angela Merkel to be “brave” in the fight against global warming as she sought to breathe fresh life into a climate movement overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Merkel says ‘absolutely not’ planning 5th term
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday she is “absolutely not” planning to stand for reelection to a fifth term despite her overwhelming popularity.
End of an era: Merkel passes torch to new party leader
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will hand off leadership of her party on Friday after nearly two decades at the helm, with the race wide open between a loyal deputy and a longtime rival.
