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Angela Merkel

A Question of Sovereignty

Berlin Policy Journal July/August 2018

Angela Merkel is deeply worried that Germany and the EU will fall far behind the US and China behind in developing AI. So far, …

Crunch Time for Merkel

Berlin Policy Journal July/August 2018

Angela Merkel is facing her biggest crisis yet. Her sister party, the Bavarian CSU, is rebelling against her policy on refugees. The chancellor needs …

Idlib’s Impending Tragedy

Beyond the Seas

Idlib threatens to be the next big flare-up in Syria’s civil war. Germany can play a decisive role in preventing a tragedy.

The Flaws of the Merkel Method

Eye on Europe

The German chancellor has great tactical skills. But that’s not enough anymore to fend off populism and move Europe forward.

Her Last Battle?

Berlin Observer

Three years after the peak of the refugee crisis, a simmering conflict over migration policy with Angela Merkel’s Bavarian sister party has turned into open warfare.

Master of Her Domain

Berlin Observer

In her first-ever appearance in a Bundestag question-and-answer session, Angela Merkel didn’t break a sweat.

Faced with Trump, Merkel Turns to Europe

Eye on Europe

US President Donald Trump has no time for the EU or Angela Merkel. That’s one reason she’s finally talking about EU reform.

Waiting for Merkel

Eye on Europe

Italy’s new populist government is adding to Emmanuel Macron’s sense of urgency about EU and eurozone reform. Yet Angela Merkel is keeping her cards close to her chest.

Sochi Thaw

Eye on Europe

Angela Merkel and Vladimir Putin seem ready to let bygones be bygones.

Mrs Merkel Goes to Washington, Again

Berlin Observer

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is visiting the White House with a bit of baggage.

CDU 1 Macron 0

Eye on Europe

Will the German chancellor be able to meet the French president at least halfway?

Her Final Act

Berlin Observer

Her fourth government a hard sell, Angela Merkel’s hopeful successors have started eying the top spot.

Berlin’s European Agenda

Berlin Policy Journal January/February 2018

The incoming German government needs to think bigger than ever before.

Hanging in the Balance

Berlin Observer

Time is running out on Chancellor Merkel’s last chance to build a stable government.

What a Mess!

Berlin Observer

Coalition talks in Berlin have failed, which might mean new elections.

Macron’s Serve

Eye on Europe

Reactions in Berlin to the French president’s proposals for EU reform have been muted – for now.

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