Merkel

Angela Merkel Reflects on Her Leadership and Challenges with Trump and Putin in New Memoir

Angela Merkel, the former German Chancellor, was widely regarded as one of the most influential politicians globally until her retirement in 2021. As Germany approaches snap elections in February, Merkel's memoir, Freedom, co-authored with her long-time adviser Beate Baumann, is set to be released in 30 languages.

Merkel: I Stand in Solidarity with Ukraine and Support its Right to Self-Defense

In her first public speech in about half a year, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel described Russia's attack on Ukraine as a "deep turning point".

She said she did not want to make assessments as a former chancellor, but Russia's invasion of its neighboring country was a gross violation of international law in European history since the end of World War II.

Pahor honours Merkel with Slovenia’s top decoration

Brdo pri Kranju – President Borut Pahor on Tuesday presented German Chancellor Angela Merkel with the Order of Merit for Distinguished Service, Slovenia’s highest honour, for her personal contribution to deepening the relationship between the two countries and for her credible and trust-inspiring European leadership.

Merkel’s Balkan Farewell More than Just Symbolic

Germany's credibility was always high in the Western Balkans, much of it due to Merkel, whose Germany has been crucial to shaping the debate on EU enlargement to the region.

However, in order to maintain this credibility, the next German government will have to adapt to new challenges and circumstances pertaining to the region.

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