Politics of Germany
Berlin proves to be the main winner in Eurogroup debt deal
European and Greek officials might have welcomed last week's Eurogroup debt deal for Greece with expressions of satisfaction and relief but it was actually Berlin that scored the largest victory, Kathimerini understands.
EU papers over differences after 'frank' migration talks
The leaders of 16 countries survived the "frank talk" of an emergency meeting on immigration and emerged with a veneer of common purpose Sunday as the European Union enters a potentially vital week for its unity.
Italy and Germany clash as migration rows split EU
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Thursday a draft EU accord on migration had been withdrawn after he clashed with Chancellor Angela Merkel over an issue that is splitting Europe.
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Hardline ally in new attack against Merkel over eurozone budget
German Chancellor Angela Merkel grimaces at a press conference with France's President Emmanuel Macron after a meeting in the guest house of the German government in Meseberg north of Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, June 19, 2018. AP Photo/Jens Meyer
Bavaria Rebels could Unseat Merkel on Migration
EUOBSERVER - Local authorities in Bavaria, Germany, could start turning back migrants on Monday (18 June) in a rebellion that threatens chancellor Angela Merkel's authority.
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Netanyahu warns Merkel of new refugee crisis sparked by Iran
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu address a press conference after a meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin on June 4, 2018. Photo: Anadolu Agency
The German Chancellor Gave a Press Conference After the Summit in Sofia
"I do not think 2025 is a realistic date for the EU enlargement." This was stated by the German Chancellor Angela Merkel after the end of the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia.
"More important is the progress, what has been achieved by the candidates for this membership," Merkel said.
Turkish, German energy ministers vow to improve ties
Turkish Energy Minister Berat Albayrak and his German counterpart Peter Altmaier have vowed to improve relations between their countries after months-long tensions.
Tsakalotos to meet Scholz in Berlin on Friday for talks on debt
Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos is due in Berlin on Friday for talks with his German counterpart Olaf Scholz that are expected to focus on Greek reform efforts and the prospects for lightening the country's debt burden.
Debt relief for Greece is an issue that has provoked divisions in the new German government.
Merkel party officials resurrect Grexit idea
The issue of easing the Greek debt is creating friction in the new German government, with the Financial Council of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrat Union (CDU) launching an attack on Thursday against Social Democrat Finance Minister Olaf Scholz and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.
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