Angela Merkel

Thousands March Against Islam in Germany

15,000 people march in Dresden against 'Islamization of the West'; counter-protest in Cologne draws 15,000.

Merkel: Fall of Berlin Wall Proves 'Dreams Can Come True'

German Chancellor gives unusually emotional speech as country commemorates 25 years since the fall of the Iron Curtain.

Merkel: Holocaust Memorial Thieves Must be Brought to Justice

German Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned 'appalling' theft of 'Arbeit Macht Frei' sign from Dachau concentration camp.

Watch: Westerners in ISIS Threaten Countries of Origin

British, French, German nationals threaten to plant ISIS flag 'on White House,' call world leaders 'liars' and 'swine.'

German Leaders to Rally Fight Against Anti-Semitism at Protest

Leading German politicians vow to fight tooth-and-nail to put a stop to explosion of anti-Semitism since Operation Protective Edge.

German Leader Merkel to Speak at Rally Against Anti-Semitism

Chancellor Angela Merkel to speak at Berlin rally against anti-Semitism on Sunday, as Jew hatred makes an alarming comeback.

German Intel Chief: IS Attack in Europe Just a Matter of Time

German intel head says Germans fighting in Syria and Iraq pose real threat; Islamic State is 'the new in thing' for aspiring Islamists.

German Leaders Condemn Anti-Semitism at Anti-Israel Rallies

As anti-Semitic marches spread across Europe, German Chancellor pledges to protect Jewish community.

Obama and Merkel Threaten Russia with Tougher Sanctions

President Barack Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel threaten "tougher and broader new sanctions" against Russia.

Better Pension For Former Nazi-Laborer Jews in Germany

Germany amends law to give better pension for Jews who worked under Nazi regime in ghettos, affects 40,000 Jews worldwide.

Putin Agrees to German Proposal on Ukraine

Russian President agrees to a proposal from German Chancellor Angela Merkel to set up a contact group on Ukraine.

Merkel Repeats Call for 'Two-State Solution'

"Part and parcel of the secure future for the State of Israel is the two-state solution," says German Chancellor upon arriving in Israel.

Israel 'Isolated?' Merkel Arrives With Large Delegation

German Chancellor Angela Merkel landed in Israel Monday night, bringing with her a retinue of 16 government ministers.

PM Welcomes Merkel, Hails Israeli Tech

Prime Minister Netanyahu on Monday welcomes German Chancellor Angela Merkel, along with 16 of her government's ministers.

Netanyahu Stresses Unity, Action Against Iran in Cabinet Meeting

Prime Minister opens his weekly cabinet meeting stressing unity - both of the Jewish people at home, and of the West against Iran.

Ahead of Upcoming Visit, Merkel Voices Support for Peace Talks

German Chancellor Angela Merkel advocates two-state solution ahead of visit, claims she will speak to Netanyahu over the talks' progress.

Germany to Help Israelis in Countries Where There's No Embassy

Germany to offer Israeli citizens consular assistance in states where Israel has no official diplomatic representation.

Presidential Medal to Angela Merkel

Peres to award Chancellor Merkel for ‘unwavering commitment to Israel’s security.’

Germany Announces Date of Merkel's Visit to Israel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and a number of ministers will visit Israel on February 24 and 25.

Merkel to Visit Israel at Netanyahu's Invitation

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu phones German Chancellor, invites her to Israel for annual talks between the two governments.

Obama Invites Merkel to Washington After Spying Row

President Obama invites German Chancellor to Washington, hoping to mend fences after revelations of U.S. eavesdropping on her cellphone.

German Chancellor Merkel Breaks Pelvis in Ski Accident

German chancellor suffers 'severe bruising linked with a partial fracture on the left, rear part of the pelvis.'

Cameron and Merkel to Push for Peace

British PM and German Chancellor will make separate visits to Israel in February, part of an international push for a peace agreement.

Merkel Calls for 'Courage' against Anti-Semitism

Chancellor urged vigilance to dangers of anti-Semitism ahead of the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht.

Snowden Willing to Testify Over Merkel Tapping

NSA whistleblower reportedly indicates his willingness to testify over the U.S. wiretapping of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

NSA Denies Obama Knew About Merkel Surveillance

NSA did not discuss with Obama "an alleged foreign intelligence operation" involving German Chancellor, says spokeswoman.

Report: U.S. Spying on Merkel Since 2002

The U.S. has been spying on the German Chancellor's mobile phone for more than a decade, reports Der Spiegel.

Germany Summons US Ambassador Over Spying Allegations

Berlin to demand "complete explanation" over charges that US intelligence agencies listened in to German leader's telephone calls.

German Chancellor Calls Obama Over Claims US Spied on Her

Merkel reportedly calls to demand an explanation over claims US intelligence agencies bugged her phone.

Merkel Urges Israeli 'Restraint' in Judea and Samaria

German Chancellor meets PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, reiterates her country's commitment to the "two-state solution."

Merkel: Germany Won't Participate in Syria Attack

German Chancellor Angela Merkel calls for "collective answer" by the UN to the chemical attack in Syria.

Merkel's Dachau Visit Sparks Controversy

Holocaust survivors laud Angela Merkel as the first German leader to visit Dachau, but political opponents accuse her of "electioneering."

Merkel Considering Halting Arms Exports to Egypt

German chancellor says that stopping arms shipments to Egypt would be an appropriate way to pressure the country to end the violence.

Merkel Honored by EU Rabbis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel awarded the Lord Jakobovits Prize for European Jewry, honored at ceremony in Brussels.

Polish Weekly Under Fire For Merkel Concentration Camp Photo

A Polish magazine came under fire after its cover photo featured German Chancellor Angela Merkel as concentration camp prisoner.

Merkel Urges Morsi to Hold Dialogue with Opposition

German Chancellor Merkel urges visiting Egyptian president to ensure constant dialogue as his country grapples with a political crisis.

Germany Marks 80th Anniversary of Hitler's Rise to Power

Germany is marking the 80th anniversary of Adolf Hitler's rise to power with the inauguration of an exhibition in Berlin.

Merkel: Germany Has 'Everlasting Responsibility' For WWII Crimes

Germany has "an everlasting responsibility" for the crimes committed by the Nazis, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Saturday.

Germany, Israel 'Agree We're Not Agreed'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said after a meeting with Israel's prime minister the two did not agree “on the question of settlements.”

German Ministers Back Bid to Ban Neo-Nazi Party

Germany's state interior ministers back a bid to outlaw the neo-Nazi NPD party. German Jews welcome the move.

Merkel Overwhelming CDU Choice

Merkel Selected To Lead Party In 2013, Gunning For Third Win

The ruling CDU overwhelmingly chose Chancellor Angela Merkel to lead them in the next year's parliamentary elections.

Netanyahu in Germany: Merkel is a True Friend of Israel

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and German Chancellor Angela Merkel meet in Berlin. PM's entourage says meeting was very good.

Merkel to German Jews: Respecting Circumcision is Fundamental

Chancellor Angela Merkel seeks to ease the concerns of Germany's Jews over a disputed ruling against circumcision.

To Russia With Criticism

Merkel Calls Out Russia For Civil Rights Violations

Angela Merkel's visit to Russia was notable for criticism of Russian policy.

Merkel Ups Social Spending

German Coalition Finds Something For Everyone With Eye To Voters

To increase reelection prospects the German coalition is increasing welfare spending.

Merkel's Kennedy Moment

Merkel Pays A House Call In Athens But Has Nothing To Dispense

Chancellor Merkel's house call to Greece does not help Greeks take their medicine.

Nazi Flags and Swastikas Wave Amid Protests over Merkel's Visit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Greece Tuesday as tens of thousands of protestors rallied against her visit.

EU Condemns Ukraine Verdict

Yulia Tymoshenko To Remain In Prison As New Charges Are Prepared

The imprisoned Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko will take her case to the European Court on Human Rights.

Merkel 'Acting Vigorously' on Brit Tussle

German Chancellor tells Jewish leader freedom of religion is "undoubtable" part of German democracy.

Greeks Told Time Is Money

Greek PM Samaras Faces Stiff Headwind In Pleas For More Time

The statements coming out of Germany are intended to tell Greek PM Samaras not to imagine renegotiating bailout.

Jews Being Targeted in Germany?

Interior Minister and Head of Shas, Eli Yishai, sent a letter to Chancellor Merkel asking her to intervene on circumcision legislation.

German Parliament Passes Resolution Protecting Circumcision

Germany's lower house of parliament passes a resolution to protect the religious circumcision of infant boys.

Merkel: Brit Ban would Make Us 'Laughing Stock'

Chancellor warns that criminalizing circumcision would make Germans "a laughing stock among nations.”

German Government Promises to Legally Protect Circumcision

The German government pledges quick action to protect the right of Jews and Muslims to circumcise baby boys.

Left Party In Leadership Patch

In The German Left Party East Is East And West Is West

Germany's Left Party tried to patch up inner party differences at a conference.

Putin Warns of Dangerous Situation in Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns of an “extremely dangerous” situation in Syria, continues to reject a military intervention.

German Finance Expert Accuses Merkel of 'Holocaust Guilt'

Former German Bundesbank member Thilo Sarrazin claims in new book that Merkel’s European policy is motivated by guilt for the Holocaust.

Saar Gives Merkel A Needed Win

Saarland Gives Merkel a Needed Win, But Pirates Take Nearly 9%

The Saarland gave Angela Merkel's CDU a badly needed victory, but continued the Free Democrat nosedive, so coalition options are lacking.

Merkel Seeks Chinese Support

Merkel Seeks Help For European Finances Sanctions On Iran

Angela Merkel is in China to sound out her hosts on helping the euro and joining sanctions against Iran.

Gilo Residents Furious at Condemnation Over Construction

Gilo resident tells Arutz Sheva: "It's our right to build. There's no other country where the world intervenes when it builds."