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Olaf Scholz: Germany's Staid But Steady Next Chancellor
Often described as austere and even robotic, Social Democrat Olaf Scholz nonetheless managed to inspire German voters in this year's election with a campaign that played on his reputation as a safe pair of hands.
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Angela Merkel Hosts Greta Thunberg For Talks On Climate Crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel hosted Greta Thunberg and other leading Fridays for Future activists in Berlin on Thursday for talks on the EU's climate goals, with the campaigners expected to condemn "political inaction".
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Helping Refugees Saw "Downfall Of Germany": Trump's Daughter-In-Law
Lara Trump, President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law and a senior adviser to his reelection campaign, said Thursday that German Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to admit refugees was "one of the worst things that ever happened to Germany."
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Overshadows Party Ahead Of September Election
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday formally launches her campaign to win a fourth term in a September parliamentary election more likely to be decided on personality than policy.
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Even Angela Merkel's Political Rivals Are On Her Side Against Donald Trump
As they campaign against each other ahead of national elections in September, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her chief political rival, Martin Schulz, find themselves united in opposition to President Donald Trump.
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Marine Le Pen Blames Media As Emmanuel Macron Jumps In French Polls
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday accused the media of "campaigning hysterically" in favour of Emmanuel Macron, her centrist rival for the presidency, as polls showed him enjoying a jump in support.
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Angela Merkel To Chart 2017 Election Battle At Party Congress
After Donald Trump's shock victory, Francois Hollande's decision not to seek re-election and populism on the rise, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is next up on the campaign podium to set out her strategy for winning in 2017 polls.
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Martin Schulz To Quit European Parliament Chief Post For German Politics: Media
German politician Martin Schulz plans to quit his post as European Parliament chief to join next year's election campaign at home, where he may mount a challenge against Chancellor Angela Merkel, according to media reports on Thursday.
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Angela Merkel Warns Against Fake News Driving Populist Gains
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned on Wednesday against the power of fake news on social media to spur the rise of populists, after launching her campaign for a fourth term.
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Angela Merkel Defends Migrant Stance In Last Push Before 'Super Sunday'
With a passionate defence of her migrant policy, Chancellor Angela Merkel threw herself into one last campaign push on the eve of "Super Sunday" elections in three German states that risk weakening her.
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Angela Merkel Cabinet Backs German Role in Military Campaign Against ISIS
Germany will join the military campaign against ISIS insurgents in Syria under plans approved today by Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet, a big step for a major European power that long resisted a direct role in the conflict.
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From Refugees to Anti-Nukes, Nobel Peace Prize Bets Are on
From the migrant crisis to the anti-nuclear camp, speculation is rife about who will win the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, with Angela Merkel and John Kerry among the names mentioned.
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Angela Merkel to Run for 4th Term in 2017: Reports
Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has ruled Germany since 2005, has decided to run for a fourth term and has started planning her 2017 re-election campaign, according to an unsourced report on Saturday in Der Spiegel news magazine.
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Controversy mars German chancellor Angela Merkel's historic visit to Nazi camp in Dachau
Angela Merkel became the first German chancellor to visit the former Nazi concentration camp Dachau today but critics slammed her decision to include the stop on an election campaign swing.
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Angela Merkel to make historic visit as chancellor to Nazis' Dachau camp
Angela Merkel will become the first German chancellor to visit the former Nazi concentration camp Dachau on Tuesday as she steps up warnings about the far-right threat while campaigning for a third term.
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Olaf Scholz: Germany's Staid But Steady Next Chancellor
Often described as austere and even robotic, Social Democrat Olaf Scholz nonetheless managed to inspire German voters in this year's election with a campaign that played on his reputation as a safe pair of hands.
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Angela Merkel Hosts Greta Thunberg For Talks On Climate Crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel hosted Greta Thunberg and other leading Fridays for Future activists in Berlin on Thursday for talks on the EU's climate goals, with the campaigners expected to condemn "political inaction".
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Helping Refugees Saw "Downfall Of Germany": Trump's Daughter-In-Law
Lara Trump, President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law and a senior adviser to his reelection campaign, said Thursday that German Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to admit refugees was "one of the worst things that ever happened to Germany."
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Overshadows Party Ahead Of September Election
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday formally launches her campaign to win a fourth term in a September parliamentary election more likely to be decided on personality than policy.
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Even Angela Merkel's Political Rivals Are On Her Side Against Donald Trump
As they campaign against each other ahead of national elections in September, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her chief political rival, Martin Schulz, find themselves united in opposition to President Donald Trump.
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Marine Le Pen Blames Media As Emmanuel Macron Jumps In French Polls
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday accused the media of "campaigning hysterically" in favour of Emmanuel Macron, her centrist rival for the presidency, as polls showed him enjoying a jump in support.
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Angela Merkel To Chart 2017 Election Battle At Party Congress
After Donald Trump's shock victory, Francois Hollande's decision not to seek re-election and populism on the rise, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is next up on the campaign podium to set out her strategy for winning in 2017 polls.
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Martin Schulz To Quit European Parliament Chief Post For German Politics: Media
German politician Martin Schulz plans to quit his post as European Parliament chief to join next year's election campaign at home, where he may mount a challenge against Chancellor Angela Merkel, according to media reports on Thursday.
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Angela Merkel Warns Against Fake News Driving Populist Gains
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned on Wednesday against the power of fake news on social media to spur the rise of populists, after launching her campaign for a fourth term.
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Angela Merkel Defends Migrant Stance In Last Push Before 'Super Sunday'
With a passionate defence of her migrant policy, Chancellor Angela Merkel threw herself into one last campaign push on the eve of "Super Sunday" elections in three German states that risk weakening her.
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Angela Merkel Cabinet Backs German Role in Military Campaign Against ISIS
Germany will join the military campaign against ISIS insurgents in Syria under plans approved today by Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet, a big step for a major European power that long resisted a direct role in the conflict.
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From Refugees to Anti-Nukes, Nobel Peace Prize Bets Are on
From the migrant crisis to the anti-nuclear camp, speculation is rife about who will win the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, with Angela Merkel and John Kerry among the names mentioned.
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Angela Merkel to Run for 4th Term in 2017: Reports
Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has ruled Germany since 2005, has decided to run for a fourth term and has started planning her 2017 re-election campaign, according to an unsourced report on Saturday in Der Spiegel news magazine.
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Controversy mars German chancellor Angela Merkel's historic visit to Nazi camp in Dachau
Angela Merkel became the first German chancellor to visit the former Nazi concentration camp Dachau today but critics slammed her decision to include the stop on an election campaign swing.
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Angela Merkel to make historic visit as chancellor to Nazis' Dachau camp
Angela Merkel will become the first German chancellor to visit the former Nazi concentration camp Dachau on Tuesday as she steps up warnings about the far-right threat while campaigning for a third term.
