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How Germany's Complex Electoral System Works
If popular Chancellor Angela Merkel faced a US presidential-style vote, she would almost certainly win by a landslide -- but things are not so simple under Germany's complex election system
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Angela Merkel Takes On Hard-Right In Final German Vote Push
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her beleaguered rival Martin Schulz embark on a final push for votes Friday ahead of a weekend election, both seeking to beat back a challenge from the emboldened hard-right
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In German Debate, Merkel And Her Challenger Go After Donald Trump, But Not Each Other
With three weeks to go before Germany decides whether to give Chancellor Angela Merkel another four years in office, she faced off Sunday night in a debate with her main rival that was billed by broadcasters as a duel but at times better resembled a duet.
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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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Angela Merkel Rival Martin Schulz Vows To Fight German Election Like France's Emmanuel Macron
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's rival Martin Schulz, a former president of the European Parliament who was chosen to lead the struggling SPD in January, reiterated support for French President Emmanuel Macron's idea of a common Euro group budget.
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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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European Parliament Head Hopes For 'Rational Cooperation' With Donald Trump
European Parliament President Martin Schulz on Wednesday said he hoped for a "rational cooperation" with Donald Trump as the next US president after a bitter political campaign.
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Martin Schulz Says Wants Britain Out Of European Union By 2019
Britain should be out of the European Union before the next European Parliament elections in 2019 but the government appears "undecided" over how to proceed, the parliament's president said on Friday.
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China Threatens Countermeasures After Dalai Lama Speaks At EU Parliament
China expressed anger on Monday and threatened countermeasures after exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama spoke at the European Parliament in the French city of Strasbourg and met its president, Martin Schulz.
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Europe's Eyes On Angela Merkel To Rebuild EU After Brexit Vote
When the chips are down in Europe, everyone turns to Angela Merkel for a solution. But the German chancellor often sits on her hands until the last minute, then does the minimum necessary to keep the show on the road.
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New UK Cabinet Risks 'Dangerously Vicious Cycle' For Europe: European Parliament Chief
European Parliament chief Martin Schulz today slammed British Prime Minister Theresa May's new cabinet, saying it was based on solving internal party splits rather than the national interest.
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UK Cannot Have 'Europe A La Carte': European Union Parliament Leader
Britain faces opposition from European partners over plans to reform the EU ahead of an in/out referendum on membership,and should not expect "Europe a la carte," the European Parliament president warned Friday.
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Saudi Blogger's Wife Accepts European Union Sakharov Prize For Jailed Husband
The wife of jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi today accepted the European Parliament's prestigious Sakharov human rights prize on behalf of her husband, urging Arab countries to tolerate differing views.
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Poland Demands Apology as Martin Schulz Evokes 'Coup'
European Parliament chief Martin Schulz on Monday compared the political situation in Poland to a "coup", drawing the anger of the Polish government which is locked in a battle against the country's top court.
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Alexis Tsipras, Visiting Lesbos, Says Greece Cannot Cope With Refugees
Greece's prime minister conceded today that the country was unable to cope with the thousands of migrants arriving daily on its shores, just days after saying that he was shamed by Europe's handling of the crisis.
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How Germany's Complex Electoral System Works
If popular Chancellor Angela Merkel faced a US presidential-style vote, she would almost certainly win by a landslide -- but things are not so simple under Germany's complex election system
-
Angela Merkel Takes On Hard-Right In Final German Vote Push
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her beleaguered rival Martin Schulz embark on a final push for votes Friday ahead of a weekend election, both seeking to beat back a challenge from the emboldened hard-right
-
In German Debate, Merkel And Her Challenger Go After Donald Trump, But Not Each Other
With three weeks to go before Germany decides whether to give Chancellor Angela Merkel another four years in office, she faced off Sunday night in a debate with her main rival that was billed by broadcasters as a duel but at times better resembled a duet.
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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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Angela Merkel Rival Martin Schulz Vows To Fight German Election Like France's Emmanuel Macron
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's rival Martin Schulz, a former president of the European Parliament who was chosen to lead the struggling SPD in January, reiterated support for French President Emmanuel Macron's idea of a common Euro group budget.
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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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European Parliament Head Hopes For 'Rational Cooperation' With Donald Trump
European Parliament President Martin Schulz on Wednesday said he hoped for a "rational cooperation" with Donald Trump as the next US president after a bitter political campaign.
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Martin Schulz Says Wants Britain Out Of European Union By 2019
Britain should be out of the European Union before the next European Parliament elections in 2019 but the government appears "undecided" over how to proceed, the parliament's president said on Friday.
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China Threatens Countermeasures After Dalai Lama Speaks At EU Parliament
China expressed anger on Monday and threatened countermeasures after exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama spoke at the European Parliament in the French city of Strasbourg and met its president, Martin Schulz.
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Europe's Eyes On Angela Merkel To Rebuild EU After Brexit Vote
When the chips are down in Europe, everyone turns to Angela Merkel for a solution. But the German chancellor often sits on her hands until the last minute, then does the minimum necessary to keep the show on the road.
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New UK Cabinet Risks 'Dangerously Vicious Cycle' For Europe: European Parliament Chief
European Parliament chief Martin Schulz today slammed British Prime Minister Theresa May's new cabinet, saying it was based on solving internal party splits rather than the national interest.
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UK Cannot Have 'Europe A La Carte': European Union Parliament Leader
Britain faces opposition from European partners over plans to reform the EU ahead of an in/out referendum on membership,and should not expect "Europe a la carte," the European Parliament president warned Friday.
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Saudi Blogger's Wife Accepts European Union Sakharov Prize For Jailed Husband
The wife of jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi today accepted the European Parliament's prestigious Sakharov human rights prize on behalf of her husband, urging Arab countries to tolerate differing views.
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Poland Demands Apology as Martin Schulz Evokes 'Coup'
European Parliament chief Martin Schulz on Monday compared the political situation in Poland to a "coup", drawing the anger of the Polish government which is locked in a battle against the country's top court.
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Alexis Tsipras, Visiting Lesbos, Says Greece Cannot Cope With Refugees
Greece's prime minister conceded today that the country was unable to cope with the thousands of migrants arriving daily on its shores, just days after saying that he was shamed by Europe's handling of the crisis.
