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Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel was Germany's first female chancellor from 2005 to 2021.
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Germany extends COVID lockdown until February 14
The new, tougher measures would also see people wearing medical masks in shops and on public transport.
From Bush to Biden: How Angela Merkel interacts with US presidents
In her 16 years in office Merkel has had to deal with four US Presidents..
Reformists slam German 'industrialized' farms
Calling for agriculture reform, people drove tractors through Berlin to oppose the ecologically ruinous farming sector.
The safe choice
Katharina Kroll
By electing Armin Laschet as leader, the Christian Democrats have decided not to change the party Merkel made.
Armin Laschet, Angela Merkel loyalist, is new CDU leader
The CDU's most powerful state premier is now the party's leader. Does he also want to be chancellor? Wait and see.
Merkel: Pandemic will make Germany 'stronger'
Germany is facing a "once-in-a-century" threat with the pandemic but would only grow stronger, the chancellor said.
Germany's CDU to elect new leader
Chancellor Merkel's CDU is about to elect a new leader. There are three candidates on the all-male ballot.
Germany's ruling CDU to elect new chairman
CDU delegates are about to elect a new leader — who may replace Chancellor Angela Merkel this fall.
Coronavirus: Merkel urges tougher curbs — reports
Germans could be facing tougher restrictions soon, following comments by Chancellor Angela Merkel to politicians.
Germany battles one of the toughest pandemic stages
German Health Minister Jens Spahn has said restrictions will need to be extended into February and perhaps beyond.
Merkel calls Trump Twitter ban 'problematic'
The German chancellor said the move to ban Trump from Twitter was "problematic" and raises concerns about free speech.
Merkel: Trump shares blame for US Capitol storming
Chancellor Angela Merkel has said the violent scenes in Washington made her "angry and sad."
COVID: Get serious, Germany
Sabine Kinkartz
Germany squandered months with half-hearted pandemic measures. That has been deadly, DW's Sabine Kinkartz writes.
Which values drive Angela Merkel? (E04)
Theologian Margot Kässmann says Angela Merkel has clear principles and values, but doesn't always stand by them.
Germany 2021: Fighting COVID and replacing Angela Merkel
The pandemic fight and political battles are expected to be the defining features of 2021 in Germany.
Merkel addresses the nation
In her New Year's address, Chancellor Merkel said that Germany faced "hard times" but there was hope in sight.
Merkel's New Year's speech: 'Toughest year' as chancellor
Chancellor Merkel took the opportunity in her final New Year's address to the nation to give a message of hope for 2021.
EU and China approve major investment deal
Brussels hopes the pact will open up lucrative opportunities despite concerns about Beijing's rights record.
EU starts Brexit deal signoff
The agreement will apply on a provisional basis, with EU lawmakers set to vote on the deal early next year.
Does Angela Merkel love the US? (E03)
Wolfgang Ischinger talks about the Chancellor and 'her' three US presidents so far - and what love's gotta do with it.
Merkel COVID address honored as 'Speech of the Year'
A landmark address by Chancellor Merkel has been chosen as the "Speech of the Year" by a team of experts.
UN chief Guterres: COVID vaccine 'belongs to the people'
Guterres urged for countries to ensure wide coronavirus vaccine access, saying it should be considered a "public good."
Merkel 'incredibly proud' of BioNTech founders
The chancellor has voiced her appreciation for the small German firm behind the first COVID vaccine to get approval.
German lockdown: Merkel announces tough new COVID curbs
Chancellor Angela Merkel has said stores, schools and day care centers will close in the run-up to Christmas.
Inside Europe: 11.12.2020
First COVID-19 vaccines administered in UK — Angela Merkel rocks Bundestag with pandemic speech — Germany surpasses 20,000 COVID deaths — Canary Islands: New escape route for African migrants — Deadline looms for Britons who want to live in the EU — Circuses in Italy set off the alarm bells — and more.
Green politics
When it comes to the environment, politics has a big role to play.
A Greener Germany
In Germany, the Greens have been gaining momentum and political power in recent years. With Chancellor Angela Merkel stepping down next year, might the Green Party have an even bigger role to play in shaping Germany's future?
Angela Merkel rocks Bundestag with pandemic speech
Christoph Strack
Angela Merkel's budget debate speech became a historic speech on pandemic responsibility, says DW's Christoph Strack.
Germany's Merkel calls for tougher coronavirus restrictions
Angela Merkel defends her government's response to COVID-19 amid a record death toll and pushback from the opposition.
Coronavirus rules: 'We cannot rely on hope,' says Merkel
Chancellor Angela Merkel tells colleagues that existing coronavirus measures will not get Germany through the winter.
Coronavirus: Germany is no longer a role model
Germany doesn't seem to be curbing the spread of the virus and number of people dying from COVID-19 is rising.
Squabbles expected over German vaccine roll out
Germany will have to make tough decisions on who gets the coronavirus vaccine first, warns Health Minister Jens Spahn.
COVID aid can't last forever, says Merkel
The German government is set to take on almost €180 billion in debt to offset the economic effects of the pandemic.
Merkel: 'Lockdown light' to stretch into January
Germany's partial lockdown will be extended at least until January 10, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced.
German ministers urge rethink of aid for pandemic-hit firms
They say the government cannot afford to prop up businesses affected by the coronavirus lockdown indefinitely.
Merkel says no-deal Brexit would send a bad global message
The German Chancellor has said the UK and the EU "share common values" but that some member states were losing patience.
COVID Christmas debate misses the point
Anja Brockmann
As the Christmas season nears, DW's Anja Brockmann is disconcerted that time of reflection is now politically charged.
Poland threatens to veto EU budget in call to Merkel
The EU wants to withhold money from member states that do not meet democratic standards.
German doctor warns against easing Christmas lockdown
"It is not a good idea to allow 10 people to come together at Christmas," top German physician Dr. Uwe Janssens told DW.
Coronavirus digest: Germany passes 1 million cases
Germany has seen more than 1 million cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. DW has the latest.
Germans ready to avoid a superspreader Christmas
Jens Thurau
Germany's extended partial coronavirus lockdown doesn't come as a surprise to anyone, writes DW's Jens Thurau.
Coronavirus: Germany seeks EU-wide ban on ski trips
Austria is furious with the ban idea, saying the EU should compensate its skiing resorts in case of a shutdown.
Merkel calls on Germans to avoid unnecessary social contacts
New coronavirus measures Germany will last until at least January, Angela Merkel has announced.
Coronavirus: Germany announces Christmas plans
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced Christmas plans under coronavirus restrictions.
Germany to compensate gay soldiers over discrimination
The German Cabinet has approved a law that will see those who faced homophobic discrimination receive compensation.
German government sets date for next election
The German government has decided on a date to hold the next general election.
Car crashes into Merkel's chancellery
Police have arrested a man who crashed his car into the gates of the office of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
German democracy under attack, says SPD chief
Sixty civic groups have said their projects against the far-right need stable funding.
Merkel 'worried' over affordable vaccine rollout
The German chancellor has called for greater efforts in securing an affordable coronavirus vaccine across the globe.
Coronavirus digest: US to begin vaccinating next month
The head of Operation Warp Speed has said he would send out vaccinations within 24 hours of approval. DW has the latest.
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