Merkel

07 June 2022, Berlin: Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) answers questions from journalist and author Alexander Osang at the Berliner Ensemble. Photo: Fabian Sommer/dpa.

World

WAR IN UKRAINE

Merkel decries Ukraine invasion in first post-office interview

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/8/22

Her handling of the Russian-German gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 has come in for much criticism for increasing German dependence on Moscow

Acting German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L), and Olaf Scholz, Acting German Minister of Finance, take part in a press conference at the Federal Chancellery following the Chancellor's video conference with the Minister Presidents. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa POOL/dpa.

World

GERMANY

Social Democrat Olaf Scholz takes Germany into post-Merkel era

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/8/21

Known as workaholics, Scholz and his wife Britta Ernst enjoy few distractions from politics, according to observers

Angela Merkel (R) receives the Charles V European award from King Felipe VI, in the presence of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Photo: La Moncloa.

Spain

HONORED

Spain's King Felipe VI bestows Charles V European Award on Merkel

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/14/21

The king said the prize was going to a personality who had always been ahead of her time

World

ELECTION

Germany Social Democrats win election ahead of Merkel's conservatives

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/27/21

Olaf Scholz ran a successful campaign that underscored his competence and maximized his personal popularity with voters. He campaigned for a higher minimum wage, tax reductions for middle and low…

24 September 2021, Bavaria, Munich: Armin Laschet , candidate for Chancellor of the CDU/CSU party and Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, and Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) are on stage at the official end of the election campaign of the CDU and CSU in the Festhalle at the Nockherberg. Laschet is holding a gingerbread heart with the sugar icing inscription "Chancellor for Germany". Photo: Matthias Balk/dpa

World

ELECTION

Milestones during Merkel's 16 years in power

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/25/21

Here are some of her key moments as chancellor:

FILED - 23 September 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Marlow: German Chancellor Angela Merkel gets bitten while feeding Australian lorises at Marlow Bird Park. Photo: Georg Wendt/dpa

World

ELECTIONS

Missing Merkel: the leader who held Europe together

Ella Joyner, dpa 9/24/21

The next chancellor will likely be more focused on domestic affairs at first, leaving space for France to dominate , a diplomatic source said on condition of anonymity

16 April 2021, Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends a session at the German parliament on the amendment to the Infection Protection Act. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa.

Coronavirus

BLOOD CLOTS CONCERN

Merkel receives AstraZeneca vaccine shot: "I'm delighted"

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/16/21

The vaccine has been troubled by rare instances of blood clots reported in recipients, leading some countries in Europe to restrict its use to certain older age groups or suspend it all together.

FILED - 19 January 2020, Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) receives Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the Federal Chancellery before the International conference on Libya. Putin held a phone conversation with Merkel about closer cooperation in combating the Coronavirus pandemic. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa.

World

CORONAVIRUS

Putin and Merkel discuss possible joint vaccine production

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/5/21

The Russian leader had already expressed his hopes for closer bilateral ties with Berlin in 2021.

Finland

CORONAVIRUS CRISIS

Marin and Merkel discussed the new recovery instrument

The Nomad Today 6/30/20

Marin and Merkel also discussed the priorities of the German Presidency of the Council of the EU, which begins in July.

A view of Valletta, the capital of Malta. Photo: Pixabay.

Finland

Malta ambassador to Helsinki resigns after comparing Merkel to Hitler

The Nomad Today 5/11/20

Foreign Minister stressed that the ambassador's comments on German Chancellor do not represent the "friendship and mutual respect" between both countries.

Angela-Merkel-Sanna-Marin-by-Bernhard-Ludewig-Finnish-Government

Finland

Sanna Marin: "Germany is Finland’s most important trading partner"

The Nomad Today 2/19/20

Both leaders showed in Berlin the good harmony between their two countries in a meeting prior to that of the European Council.

Finland

Marin and Merkel, meeting of women leaders in Berlin

The Nomad Today 2/16/20

The Finnish Prime Minister will visit the German capital this week before traveling to Brussels to participate in the extraordinary meeting of the European Council.

Nordic-prime-ministers-meeting-Iceland-by-Paivi-Antikoski-Finnish-Government

World

Climate issues and cooperation the main topics at the Nordic Prime Ministers’ meeting

The Nomad Today 8/21/19

German Chancellor Angela Merkel also attended the meeting this year. Nordic countries and Germany agreed to engage in even closer cooperation to combat climate change, promote sustainable development…

Rinne-prime-minister by Valtioneuvosto-Finnish Government

Finland

Prime Minister Rinne will meet Angela Merkel in Iceland

The Nomad Today 8/13/19

The Nordic Prime Ministers will gather for the annual informal summer meeting in Reykjavik, where they will have a working lunch with German Federal Chancellor.