Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel wins fourth term as far-right AfD surges

Germany shifts to the right as AfD, FDP see major gains, left-wing parties slip.

Rivlin: Israel will help defeat ISIS

German Chancellor Merkel and President Rivlin meet, discuss cooperation on regional issues and defeating ISIS.

Merkel and Trump urge tougher sanctions on North Korea

German Chancellor and U.S. President urge UN to quickly agree on tougher sanctions following North Korea’s latest nuclear test.

Merkel's historic folly

Angela Merkel: Marriage is between a man and a woman

As Germany legalizes gay marriage, Chancellor Merkel says same sex marriage is an oxymoron.

Merkel: Britain, US no longer reliable security partners

German Chancellor says Europe must take destiny into its own hands after Brexit, Trump election.

Here we go again: Europe "shocked" by Manchester terrorism

German Chancellor Merkel, champion of Muslim immigration to Europe, calls the attack "incomprehensible." Is it?

All badly quiet on the Western Front

'Chechnya imprisons homosexuals in concentration camps'

About 100 SSA men arrested, three of them killed in Muslim state. Merkel asks Putin to intervene.

Merkel won't wear headscarf in Saudi Arabia

German Chancellor chooses not to wear headscarf during talks with the Saudi king.

'Each reduction in German support is a cause for concern'

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee upset over Germany's increasingly hostile stance against Israel.

Merkel backs Foreign Minister's meeting with leftists

German Chancellor backs her Foreign Minister's meetings with leftist groups during his trip to Israel.

Merkel calls PM's decision to cancel meeting 'regrettable'

German Chancellor says there is nothing wrong with her Foreign Minister meeting with subversive groups in Israel.

Merkel: Israeli construction undermines 'two-state solution'

German Chancellor meets Abbas, expresses concern about Israel's building in Judea and Samaria.

US Holocaust Museum to present Merkel with Elie Wiesel award

US Holocaust Memorial Museum will bestow its highest honor, the Elie Wiesel Award, on German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Germany to Erdogan: You've gone too far

Germany angry after Turkish President accuses Merkel of using "Nazi measures".

Pence: We will hold Russia accountable

US Vice President Mike Pence promises to support NATO, hold Russia 'accountable,' says NATO members should increase defense budgets.

How Trump saved us from Merkel’s folly

German Chancellor Merkel calls for Burka ban

In a sharp departure from previous policies, German Chancellor Merkel says she will initiate legislation against Burkas.

Merkel, Hollande urge Putin to push for Syria ceasefire

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to a ceasefire in Syria.

Obama, Clinton, world leaders to attend Peres funeral

Obama, Clinton among world leaders set to travel to Israel Friday for funeral of former President Shimon Peres.

Merkel: No connection between Muslim immigrants and terror

"An Islam that works and lives according to the German constitution has a place here."

Obama discusses 'Brexit' vote with Cameron, Merkel

President Barack Obama says he regrets Britain's decision to leave EU but respects it.

Netanyahu speaks with Merkel amid reported tensions

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with German Chancellor following report in Germany about tensions between the two countries.

Germany denies reports it will abandon Israel

German official clarifies 'Middle East policy hasn't changed,' after Der Spiegel reports Merkel will end support over frustration with Bibi.

Israel denies diplomatic tensions with Berlin

Senior official says German coalition party members saying Netanyahu is 'exploiting our friendship' is really an internal attack on Merkel.

'They're trying to bash Merkel by criticizing Netanyahu'

Sources close to Prime Minister Netanyahu deny claims by German legislators that relations between the two countries are worsening.

Merkel submits to Erdogan on freedom of expression

Merkel faces election drubbing over migrant policy

As Germans fume over liberal open-door policy that has brought wave of sexual assaults, polls show Merkel's party paying the price.

German officials: Netanyahu 'distorted' Merkel's comments

Officials in Germany deny Chancellor Merkel has given up on two-state solution, as she appeared to hint during meeting with Netanyahu.

Merkel admits: Now isn't the time for 'two-state solution'

A Western shift in approach? German Chancellor admits now is not the time to move forward with "two-state solution".

Netanyahu: Israel-Germany alliance 'offers hope to the world'

Israeli PM hails ties during Berlin meeting with German Chancellor, says Israel defending Europe in struggle against radical Islam.

Israeli-German relations heading for new horizons

Commemorating 50 years of diplomacy, Netanyahu and team of delegates head to Germany to discuss future partnerhip.

Turkish PM: We'll continue to hit Kurds in Syria

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu tells German Chancellor his country will continue to attack Kurdish fighters in Syria.

Holocaust exhibit comes to Germany amid rising anti-Semitism

Angela Merkel says show featuring 100 works of 50 Jewish artists during Holocaust are crucial to educating younger generations.

Merkel admits: Anti-Semitism is worse than we thought

German Chancellor says anti-Semitism is more widespread in the country than some believe, calls for action.

Shocking exposé: Germany's conspiracy of silence

Germany: Officials send busload of 'refugees' to Merkel's office

In controversial protest against Merkel's open border policy, local officials in Bavaria send busload of 51 migrants to her office.

Merkel's terrible blunder

Knesset Speaker: No magic solution to stabbing terror

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein discusses current wave of Arab terror with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Edelstein: standing on German soil will send chill down my spine

Knesset speaker visits Germany Tuesday for the first time, after once vowing never to set foot on its soil unless his position required it.

Germany's self-inflicted problems and the Jews

Netanyahu: Mahmoud Abbas joined the terrorists

In press conference with German Chancellor, PM Netanyahu says Israel wants peace but the Palestinians want terror.

Netanyahu to Visit Germany, After Cancelling Earlier This Month

Visit was originally scheduled for October 8, but prime minister cancelled over terrorist attacks.

Merkel to Host Netanyahu for Talks Next Week

German Chancellor to host Israeli Prime Minister as part of a regular annual meeting of the two countries' cabinets.

European Powers Urge US to Accept Iran Deal

British PM David Cameron, German PM Angela Merkel, and French President Francois Hollande insist nuclear deal is for the greater good.

Merkel 'Disappointed' by Iran's Attitude Towards Israel

German Chancellor says that it not acceptable for Iran to continue to call for Israel's destruction.

Iran to Let Israeli Conductor in for Concert?

Talks being held to let Berlin Orchestra with conductor Daniel Barenboim into Tehran - will his 'Palestinian citizenship' get him in?

Merkel Urges Turkey to Stick with Kurdish Peace Process

German Chancellor urges Turkish Prime Minister to stick with the Kurdish peace process despite escalating violence.

The Widespread German Hatred of Jews and Israel

G7 Summit Venue With a Troubled Nazi Past

Merkel selected Elmau Castle for Sunday summit of richest nations, but the site has a mixed past from the days of the Third Reich.

Merkel: Israel-Germany Relations Since the Holocaust 'A Miracle'

German Chancellor meets Israeli President Reuven Rivlin during trip marking half a century of strong ties despite shadows of the past.

Merkel: World Must Never Ignore Anti-Semites, Israel-Haters

German Chancellor leads moving ceremony at the site of Dachau concentration camp, marking 70 years since its liberation.

German Chancellor Joins European Calls for Jews to Stay

Angela Merkel says Germany 'glad and grateful' for its Jewish community, vows to ensure their safety, after Netanyahu call for mass aliyah.

Hungarian Jewish Leaders Apologize to Angela Merkel

Jewish community president of Hungary apologizes for noting Merkel's visit the first since Adolf Eichmann's.

Merkel, Orban to Mull Over Anti-Semitism in Hungary

European leaders to discuss Jobbik, rising tide of hate crimes in Hungary against Jews in visit to Budapest synagogue.

Merkel: It's a Disgrace Jews in Germany Still Face Threats

At an event for the commemoration of the liberation from Auschwitz, Chancellor Angela Merkel stresses 'anti-Semitism must be stood up to.'

German Chancellor Vows to Fight Islamic Terrorism

In an address to German parliament, Chancellor Angela Merkel, stated 'hate preachers, violent delinquents' will be prosecuted rigorously.

Two out of Every Three Germans See Islam as a Threat

Merkel calls for tolerance after poll shows 61% say Islam doesn't belong in West; anti-immigration group says Paris attack justifies stance.

Poll: 1 in 8 Germans Would Attend Anti-Islam Rally

One German in eight would join an anti-Muslim march if a rapidly-growing protest movement organized one in their home towns, finds new poll.