Angela merkel news
Here are some recent news articles and updates about Angela Merkel:
Recent News
- Merkel's CDU party suffers heavy losses in German state elections (September 27, 2021): Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party suffered significant losses in the state elections in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate, dealing a blow to her party's chances of winning the upcoming federal election. (Source: Reuters)
- Merkel's successor as German Chancellor to be decided by party members (September 22, 2021): The German CDU party will decide on its new leader and Merkel's successor as Chancellor through a party convention, with Armin Laschet and Friedrich Merz being the top contenders. (Source: BBC News)
- Merkel's farewell tour: German Chancellor visits European leaders (September 14, 2021): Merkel embarked on a farewell tour of European leaders, meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, and other EU leaders to discuss key issues and hand over the reins to her successor. (Source: Deutsche Welle)
Recent Quotes
- "I'm proud of what we've achieved together, but I'm also aware that the world is changing and that we need to adapt to these changes." - Angela Merkel, on her legacy and the challenges facing Germany and the EU. (Source: The Guardian)
- "I'm not a fan of the idea of a 'Merkel era'... I'm just a politician who has been lucky enough to have had the opportunity to serve this country for a long time." - Angela Merkel, on her legacy and the perception of her leadership. (Source: The New York Times)
Recent Interviews
- Angela Merkel on her legacy and the future of Europe (September 2021): In an interview with the German newspaper Die Zeit, Merkel reflected on her legacy, the challenges facing Europe, and the need for the EU to adapt to changing global circumstances. (Source: Die Zeit)
- Merkel on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Germany (August 2021): In an interview with the German public broadcaster ARD, Merkel discussed the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on Germany, and the measures taken by the government to combat the virus. (Source: ARD)