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German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and United States Vice President Mike Pence arrive at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. AP

Pence Reassures Europe on NATO

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Feb 18, 2017 | World

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday sought to reassure European allies, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, by pledging an “unwavering” commitment to transatlantic ties. Capping a week of whirlwind diplomacy by American officials who have...

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German president-elect, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, receives congratulations by German Chancellor Angela Merkel after the first round of voting of the German presidential election at the Reichstag in Berlin, February 12, 2017.REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Germany Elects Steinmeier as President

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 13, 2017 | World

Berlin – Former foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier was elected as Germany’s president on Sunday. Steinmeier is considered by the press as the ‘anti-Trump’ president. The President’s position is largely ceremonial in Germany and the president...

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Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande in 2013 at Paris. Photo: FRED DUFOUR – AFP

Merkel, Hollande Call for European Unity over Trump Rule ‘Challenges’

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jan 27, 2017 | World

French President Francois Hollande said Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration poses “challenges” for Europe as he and German Chancellor Angela Merkel underscored the need for European unity in the face of growing internal and...

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Merkel Launches Election Bid, Vows to Balance Refugee Influx

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Dec 6, 2016 | World

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Tuesday lashed populists seeking to exploit Germany’s refugee influx, but set down a tough line on integration — including a ban on the veil — as she launched into election campaign mode. Merkel outlined a strategy to...

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Merkel Seeks Fourth Term as German Chancellor

Merkel Seeks Fourth Term as German Chancellor

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 21, 2016 | World

Berlin –Angela Merkel announced on Sunday she wants to run for a fourth term as German chancellor in next year’s election, a sign of stability after Britain’s Brexit vote and the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president. Source told Agence...