In a sign of rising tensions, Beijing deployed 28 Chinese fighter jets and other aircraft over waters south of Taiwan hours after a U.S. carrier group sailed into the South China Sea.
Tag: Merkel, Angela
Angela Merkel Makes a Low-Key Farewell at the G7 Summit
The German chancellor, known for her commitment to compromise, is eager to revive deal-making on multilateral policy, joining the world’s top democratic leaders one last time. Can she be replaced?
German Conservatives Appear to Lead in Last State Election Before National Vote
The contest in an eastern state, a stronghold of the Alternative for Germany, had been closely watched for signs of the far-right party’s appeal.
Election in East Germany Will Test the Far Right’s Power
Voting on Sunday may hint at how strong the Alternative for Germany party is in the east, and what that means for national elections in September.
E.U. Lawmaker Block Investment Pact With China
The European Parliament voted to refuse to ratify an investment agreement with China until Beijing lifts sanctions on European critics.
German High Court Hands Youth a Victory in Climate Change Fight
The government must expand its plan to reduce carbon emissions to zero by 2050, the country’s highest court ruled. The decision requires lawmakers to make long-term commitments.
Chancellor’s Race Presents Germans With a Challenge to Change
The conservatives have been in power for the past 16 years, will the nation stick with them, or go Green?
Post-Merkel Germany May Be Shaded Green
Germany’s Greens are expected to be a critical part of any new government. But these are not the Greens of old. Today it is a pragmatic party promising an assertive stance abroad.
A Bitter Family Feud Dominates the Race to Replace Merkel
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany will exit the world stage in less than six months, and the fight for her seat is pitting the leaders of two sister parties against one another.
German lawmakers move to strengthen the government’s powers in the pandemic.
A plan to bolster Germany’s pandemic law will make it easier for the government to enforce restrictions to stop the spread of the coronavirus.