Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, the new leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who succeeded Angela Merkel in December, on Monday said the party had to prevent a repeat of the 2015 refugee crisis, when hundreds of thousands of migrants and refugees were allowed to resettle in German
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, the new leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who succeeded Angela Merkel in December, on Monday said the party had to prevent a repeat of the 2015 refugee crisis, when hundreds of thousands of migrants and refugees were allowed to resettle in German
Russian leader says he's at the ready, but only if US deploys first anywhere in Europe. (Newser) – Vladimir Putin is seemingly following DC's lead of late, first by announcing that Russia will, like the US, pull out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, and now by threatening another mirr
Russian leader says he's at the ready, but only if US deploys first anywhere in Europe. (Newser) – Vladimir Putin is seemingly following DC's lead of late, first by announcing that Russia will, like the US, pull out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, and now by threatening another mirr
Angela Merkel’s replacement as leader of Germany’s Christian Democrats has criticised the country’s leading environmental organisations for leading “crusades” against diesel cars as she attempts to put distance between herself and her predecessor.
Angela Merkel’s replacement as leader of Germany’s Christian Democrats has criticised the country’s leading environmental organisations for leading “crusades” against diesel cars as she attempts to put distance between herself and her predecessor.
One of the ugly realities of the British asylum system lies in the work ban placed on people awaiting a decision on their asylum claim. The ban on working often forces people to rely on friends and family, or, worse, into destitution. This restriction is often justified by the mistaken notion that i
One of the ugly realities of the British asylum system lies in the work ban placed on people awaiting a decision on their asylum claim. The ban on working often forces people to rely on friends and family, or, worse, into destitution. This restriction is often justified by the mistaken notion that i
BERLIN (Reuters) - The new leader of Germany’s ruling Christian Democrats, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, unveiled plans for a tightening of immigration rules, part of a move to distance the party under her leadership from her mentor and predecessor, Chancellor Angela Merkel.
BERLIN (Reuters) - The new leader of Germany’s ruling Christian Democrats, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, unveiled plans for a tightening of immigration rules, part of a move to distance the party under her leadership from her mentor and predecessor, Chancellor Angela Merkel.
US-backed fighters have transported civilians from the last speck of Islamic State’s dying “caliphate” in Syria, as they press on with the battle to defeat the jihadist group.
US-backed fighters have transported civilians from the last speck of Islamic State’s dying “caliphate” in Syria, as they press on with the battle to defeat the jihadist group.
Berlin (AFP) - Dismissed by some as a mini-Angela Merkel, the new leader of Germany's centre-right CDU party and likely next chancellor has marked the turn of the year by underlining a change in tone from her mentor.
Berlin (AFP) - Dismissed by some as a mini-Angela Merkel, the new leader of Germany's centre-right CDU party and likely next chancellor has marked the turn of the year by underlining a change in tone from her mentor.
Q: Your new radio series aims to bust some myths about British history. Which of these stood out for you?. A: The most important is to do with England’s relationship with the other parts of the British Isles. So for example, when I was at school, more than 40 years ago now, I was taught about the ‘E
Q: Your new radio series aims to bust some myths about British history. Which of these stood out for you?. A: The most important is to do with England’s relationship with the other parts of the British Isles. So for example, when I was at school, more than 40 years ago now, I was taught about the ‘E
The arrest of actor Jussie Smollett on charges that he filed a false police report surprised few people at this point in the bizarre saga that began three weeks ago as a story of a racist-and-homophobic hate crime in which he was the victim.
The arrest of actor Jussie Smollett on charges that he filed a false police report surprised few people at this point in the bizarre saga that began three weeks ago as a story of a racist-and-homophobic hate crime in which he was the victim.
Having failed to break up with their party on Valentine’s Day—and on many other days before—this week Corbynsceptic MPs finally signed the divorce papers, walked out of the family home and into a cauldron of television cameras.
Having failed to break up with their party on Valentine’s Day—and on many other days before—this week Corbynsceptic MPs finally signed the divorce papers, walked out of the family home and into a cauldron of television cameras.
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - The leader of Germany’s ruling Christian Democrats, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday for making it “more difficult to work together in the world”. Asked about U.S. threats of sanctions against German compan
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - The leader of Germany’s ruling Christian Democrats, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday for making it “more difficult to work together in the world”. Asked about U.S. threats of sanctions against German compan
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- The American political system is sick, and Bernie Sanders is the cure. Sanders kicked off his 2020 presidential campaign this week by raising almost $6 million from more than 220,000 donors in 24 hours, easily eclipsing the first-day haul of every other Democratic contender. S
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- The American political system is sick, and Bernie Sanders is the cure. Sanders kicked off his 2020 presidential campaign this week by raising almost $6 million from more than 220,000 donors in 24 hours, easily eclipsing the first-day haul of every other Democratic contender. S
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, the leader of Germany’s Christian Democrat party, returned to her home state of Saarland over the weekend to reprise her annual role as Putzfrau Gretel (Gretel the cleaning lady) during carnival celebrations.
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, the leader of Germany’s Christian Democrat party, returned to her home state of Saarland over the weekend to reprise her annual role as Putzfrau Gretel (Gretel the cleaning lady) during carnival celebrations.
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that the head of the European Union's executive branch has her full support in the face of a new Hungarian government campaign alleging that EU headquarters has purposely weakened the bloc's external borders to let in more migrants.
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that the head of the European Union's executive branch has her full support in the face of a new Hungarian government campaign alleging that EU headquarters has purposely weakened the bloc's external borders to let in more migrants.
The guest column by Dan Zielske you published on Feb. 14 demeaning our president Trump was a disgrace to this newspaper. The Daily News is starting resemble the Washington Post, New York Times, and the list goes on. Minnesota Public Radio, get real. Star Tribune … pure liberal junk. Our economy is b
The guest column by Dan Zielske you published on Feb. 14 demeaning our president Trump was a disgrace to this newspaper. The Daily News is starting resemble the Washington Post, New York Times, and the list goes on. Minnesota Public Radio, get real. Star Tribune … pure liberal junk. Our economy is b
Mr Schäuble, have you digested the Hamburg CDU party Congress?. I had nothing to digest. The party was good. There were three good candidates. So there was a good result. … with the choice of Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer was not so quite in your senses. Aren’t you disappointed?
Mr Schäuble, have you digested the Hamburg CDU party Congress?. I had nothing to digest. The party was good. There were three good candidates. So there was a good result. … with the choice of Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer was not so quite in your senses. Aren’t you disappointed?
«With the current difficult international relations, we need more cross-border journalism, not less,» says Thomas Nilsen, editor of the Barents Observer. His online newspaper was this week blocked by Roskomnadzor, the state media authority, and Russian readers now need to apply VPNs to read the stor
«With the current difficult international relations, we need more cross-border journalism, not less,» says Thomas Nilsen, editor of the Barents Observer. His online newspaper was this week blocked by Roskomnadzor, the state media authority, and Russian readers now need to apply VPNs to read the stor
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has turned the corner on relations with the United States. Her speech at the Munich Security Conference should be considered Germany’s divorce filing from the U.S.-led post-WWII institutional order.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has turned the corner on relations with the United States. Her speech at the Munich Security Conference should be considered Germany’s divorce filing from the U.S.-led post-WWII institutional order.
In 2018, there were 340 mass shootings which resulted in the death or injury of at least four people. In 2017, there were 346. Anyone who sees those numbers, or any of America’s other horrifying gun violence statistics should be able to see that we have a gun problem.
In 2018, there were 340 mass shootings which resulted in the death or injury of at least four people. In 2017, there were 346. Anyone who sees those numbers, or any of America’s other horrifying gun violence statistics should be able to see that we have a gun problem.
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will host Germany’s Angela Merkel in France on Feb. 27 for a working meeting to discuss Brexit, U.S. relations as well as the two countries defence partnership, Macron’s office said on Friday.
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will host Germany’s Angela Merkel in France on Feb. 27 for a working meeting to discuss Brexit, U.S. relations as well as the two countries defence partnership, Macron’s office said on Friday.
Ivanka Trump is said to be working hard behind the scenes in Washington DC to implement her paid family leave initiative - and she certainly didn't shy away from the spotlight in Munich this week either.
Ivanka Trump is said to be working hard behind the scenes in Washington DC to implement her paid family leave initiative - and she certainly didn't shy away from the spotlight in Munich this week either.
There has been, quite literally, much ado about nothing of late. Shadowing the rise of Donald Trump is the rise of what Friedrich Nietzsche called the “uncanniest of guests”—namely, nihilism. Google the words “Trump” and “nihilism” and more than half a million links light up. At the very least, nihi
There has been, quite literally, much ado about nothing of late. Shadowing the rise of Donald Trump is the rise of what Friedrich Nietzsche called the “uncanniest of guests”—namely, nihilism. Google the words “Trump” and “nihilism” and more than half a million links light up. At the very least, nihi
President Donald Trump on Wednesday revived a nickname he used for Sen. Bernie Sanders during the 2016 campaign season: "Crazy Bernie." After Sanders on Tuesday announced he's joining the 2020 race, Trump on Wednesday tweeted, "Crazy Bernie has just entered the race. I wish him well!"
President Donald Trump on Wednesday revived a nickname he used for Sen. Bernie Sanders during the 2016 campaign season: "Crazy Bernie." After Sanders on Tuesday announced he's joining the 2020 race, Trump on Wednesday tweeted, "Crazy Bernie has just entered the race. I wish him well!"
Holly Thomas is a writer and editor based in London. She tweets @HolstaT. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. View more opinion articles on CNN.
Holly Thomas is a writer and editor based in London. She tweets @HolstaT. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. View more opinion articles on CNN.
When German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced in October that her coalition government would halt all arms equipment exports to its second-biggest customer, Saudi Arabia, the move instantly put pressure on other major exporters to do the same. The German ban came amid outrage over the Saudi-led int
When German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced in October that her coalition government would halt all arms equipment exports to its second-biggest customer, Saudi Arabia, the move instantly put pressure on other major exporters to do the same. The German ban came amid outrage over the Saudi-led int
Angela Merkel yesterday warned the planned withdrawal of US troops from Syria following the defeat of Isil and the collapse of its caliphate risks handing the upper hand to Iran and Russia.
Angela Merkel yesterday warned the planned withdrawal of US troops from Syria following the defeat of Isil and the collapse of its caliphate risks handing the upper hand to Iran and Russia.
