Angela Merkel

Merkel's successor steps down

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, who was chosen as the new leader of German Chancellor's CDU party, resigns unexpectedly.

Germany's moral choice

Germany, France and Britain to Iran: Abide by nuclear deal

Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron and Boris Johnson urge Iran to abide by 2015 deal.

Angela Merkel: Forbe's most powerful woman in the world in 2019

Merkel was chosen for the 9th time for her 'steely reserve, from standing up to Trump to allowing over a million refugees into Germany.'

Merkel: I bow my head before the victims of the Shoah

German Chancellor expresses "deep shame" at what happened in Auschwitz and Birkenau as she visits the former Nazi death camp.

Watch: Angela Merkel visits Auschwitz

Watch live as German Chancellor Merkel pays her first-ever visit to Auschwitz.

German government to donate 60 million euros to Auschwitz

Chancellor Angela Merkel will bring 60 million euro donation to help conserve Auschwitz-Birkenau when she visits the site on Friday.

Germany's Angela Merkel to pay first visit to Auschwitz Friday

German chancellor set to make first visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp on Friday, making her the third chancellor to do so.

Angela Merkel to visit Auschwitz for first time

German Chancellor to visit infamous Nazi death camp for first time in her 14-year tenure on 75th anniversary of camp's liberation.

Jewish group honors Angela Merkel for fighting anti-Semitism

Angela Merkel honored by World Jewish Congress for her role in fighting anti-Semitism.

Netanyahu thanks Merkel for stand against anti-Semitism

Prime Minister Netanyahu says it is important to step up efforts against the phenomenon of anti-Semitism and the chancellor agrees.

Herzog to Merkel: Protect Jewish institutions

Jewish Agency chairman writes to German chancellor following shooting attack at synagogue on Yom Kippur.

Watch: Angela Merkel at Berlin synagogue vigil

Following the deadly shooting in Halle, Germany on Yom Kippur, German chancellor Merkel attends a vigil at historic synagogue.

Merkel backs Democrats criticized by Trump

German Chancellor says Trump's tweet against four Democratic congresswomen "undermines America's strength".

Germany's Angela Merkel honors would-be Hitler assassins

Ahead of the 75th anniversary of the 20 July plot, Merkel bemoans far-right extremism in Germany. 'Germans must stand up to the far-right.'

Intelligence agencies trying to access Merkel's medical records

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was seen trembling uncontrollably twice in the past two weeks at public events.

Merkel seen shaking during event in Berlin

German Chancellor seen visibly shaking during event with new Ukrainian President, blames dehydration.

US lawmakers call on Merkel to blacklist Hezbollah

Four members of US House of Representatives urge German Chancellor to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist group.

About Germany’s kippa flap – one question

Fan accidentally crashes van into Angela Merkel's plane

Excited employee at Dortmund Airport parked van and got out to take picture of chancellor's plane, but forgot to put on parking brake.

Merkel invites Netanyahu to visit Germany

German Chancellor congratulates PM on his election victory, but stresses that Palestinian state is only solution to conflict.

Merkel: Iran's policy in Syria threatens Israel

German Chancellor tells Israeli TV Germany is working to ensure Iranian forces don’t get “too close to the Golan Heights.”

Merkel: It's unacceptable that Jews are under attack in Germany

German leader condemns anti-Semitism and far-right movements in an interview with Israeli news outlet.

Theresa May gets locked inside car as she arrives to meet Merkel

As British Prime Minister arrives in Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, May experiences some difficulty exiting car.

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer elected as Merkel's replacement

Germany’s Christian Democrats elect Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer as their new leader.

Merkel condemns resurgent anti-Semitism in Germany

In speech marking 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, German Chancellor warns against the resurgence of anti-Semitism in Germany.

Angela Merkel to resign as party chief

German Chancellor Angela Merkel to resign from leadership of Christian Democratic Union after 18 years at its helm.

Merkel and Abbas express support for 'two-state solution'

German Chancellor speaks with PA chairman days after her visit to Israel.

Rivlin: EU helping Iran evade sanctions is unacceptable

President Rivlin meets German Chancellor Merkel, calls on Germany to stop EU from protecting Iran from US sanctions.

Watch: Netanyahu, Merkel attend innovation exhibition

PM, German Chancellor attend an innovation exhibit, and meet with Israeli and German businesspeople at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.

'Iran tried to commit a terror attack in Europe'

Netanyahu talks Israel's security with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, says Iran building a '‘war machine’.

Bennett on Merkel: A true friend of Israel

Bennett meets German Chancellor: 'Glad Chancellor clarified Khan al-Ahmar story.'

Merkel blasts Khan al-Ahmar reports: 'Fake News'

German chancellor rejects reports she conditioned Israel visit on delay in illegal Bedouin outpost evacuation. 'It's Israel's decision.'

Watch: Merkel's convoy shuts down Jerusalem

German chancellor's convoy rides through the blocked-off streets of Jerusalem after official visit at Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial.

'Germany has everlasting responsibility to combat anti-Semitism'

German Chancellor visits Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem, writing a message in the guest book.

Netanyahu meets Merkel ahead of G2G meeting

German chancellor Merkel and PM Netanyahu hold working dinner at prime minister's residence, ahead of today's inter-governmental meeting.

'German chutzpah and gross interference'

Regavim policy director says PM must demand German leader stop interfering in internal Israeli affairs, funding illegal PA construction.

Agriculture minister to boycott meeting with German counterpart

Minister Ariel reportedly will boycott meeting with German agriculture minister tomorrow, after German chancellor arrives in Israel tonight.

'Merkel, deal with the problems of your own country'

Culture Minister slams reports German Chancellor refusing to visit Israel unless Khan Al-Ahmar is not demolished.

Right-wing NGO: Freeze evacuation of Khan al-Ahmar

Regavim Movement emphasizes importance of Netanyahu-Merkel meeting, calling for evacuation of illegal Bedouin outpost to be delayed.