Merkel Forever: Yet Another ‘Successor’ to Germany’s Eternal Chancellor May Step Down
Armin Laschet, the successor to Angela Merkel as leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has hinted at resigning as party leader.
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer
EU Chief Von der Leyen Says Europe Must Build the ‘Political Will’ for an EU Army
The European Union needs to build the “political will” to craft an Amry of its own, President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
Germany is Latest Nation to Launch ‘Space Command’ Military Wing
Germany launched a space command tasked with overseeing satellites, watching for space junk and analyzing other countries’ activities.
Merkel’s Germany Tells Trump Not to Bring Troops Home from Afghanistan
The German government has come out in opposition to President Donald Trump’s plan to bring American troops home from Afghanistan, arguing that putting an end to America’s longest war would be too “hasty”.
Germany Considers Disbanding Special Forces Unit After Discovering Members Hold Nationalist Views
Germany is considering a massive restructure to the elite Special Forces Command a series of far-right extremist allegations.
Merkel Successor to Resign as Party Leader Citing Lack of Support
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, the successor to Chancellor Angela Merkel as leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has announced her intentions to step down as party leader.
Germany Seeks European Intervention on Disputed Syria-Turkey Border
Germany’s defense minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer wants European nations to contribute combat forces to an international security zone on the Syria-Turkey border, however she can give no guarantee German troops will take part.
Germany’s Merkel Distances Herself From Reports She Had ‘Un-Resigned’
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has dismissed a report claiming she has concluded the new leader of her center-right party isn’t up to leading the country.
Merkel Successor Rebuffs Macron’s EU Vision
The successor of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s vision of the European Union (EU), rejecting a more centralised EU.
Merkel’s Successor ‘AKK’ Slammed After Telling ‘Intersex Toilet’ Joke
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s anointed successor, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, faced harsh criticism Monday over a carnival joke that ridiculed intersex people.
Future German Leader Calls for EU Army to Avoid Being ‘Plaything’ of U.S., China, Russia
The woman largely expected to take over as chancellor of Germany has echoed calls by her mentor Angela Merkel and French ally Emmanuel Macron for a “European army” to avoid becoming a “plaything” of Russia, China, and the United States on the global stage.
Merkel’s Successor Moves to Consolidate Party Power
BERLIN (AP) – Chancellor Angela Merkel’s successor at the helm of Germany’s main center-right party is moving quickly to consolidate her power after a narrow victory, proposing a young conservative for a key leadership post in a move that appears designed to build bridges.
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer Replaces Merkel as Germany’s CDU Party Leader
On Friday, the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) sees long-time leader Chancellor Angela Merkel step down and three candidates to compete for her job as party leader which could lead to major changes in party policy.
Merkel Announces She Will Rule Germany Until 2021, But over Half of Germans Want Her Gone Next Year
While German Chancellor Angela Merkel believes she will be able to lead Germany for over a year after stepping down as leader of the nation’s largest party it is not a plan popular with the majority of Germans, with 62 percent saying she should step down before the next election.
