G20 leaders make trade agreement
Leaders of the Group of 20 have agreed to fix the world trading system — but only 19 of them will support the Paris accord on fighting climate change.
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Angela Merkel hit by plane trouble on way to G20
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is finally on her way to Argentina for the G20 summit after a technical problem with her plane forced her to change plans and stay overnight in Bonn.
Angela Merkel’s plane makes unscheduled landing on way to G20 meeting
A plane carrying German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the Group of 20 meeting in Argentina has been forced to make an unscheduled landing after developing technical problems.
Russia warns Ukraine that martial law could trigger renewed conflict
Russia’s Kremlin has warned that the martial law that will go into effect in parts of Ukraine on Wednesday might trigger renewed hostilities in the separatist-held east.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin blames Ukraine for Crimea escalation
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has told the German chancellor that he is “seriously concerned” about the weekend’s escalation near Crimea and developments in Ukraine.
EU must learn lessons from Brexit, says Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has said the European Union must “learn lessons” from Britain’s decision to leave it.
Angela Merkel describes Brexit deal as a ‘diplomatic piece of art’
Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has said the Brexit deal brokered between the European Union and Prime Minister Theresa May is a “diplomatic piece of art”.
French and German leaders meet to discuss ‘more united’ approach
France’s President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have consulted on migration, fixing the euro currency, Europe’s defence, taxing digital companies and other issues as the two leaders looked to preserve their influence abroad while their authority flags at home.
Angela Merkel confirms party leadership change in December
Angela Merkel has confirmed that she plans to step down as leader of her conservative party after 18 years, but said she will remain German chancellor for the rest of the current parliamentary term.
Angela Merkel ready to step down as party leader – reports
German chancellor Angela Merkel has told her conservative party that she is ready to step down as its leader following state elections in which it lost ground – but plans to stay on as chancellor for the rest of her term in office, according to reports.
Angela Merkel prepares to give up top job with party – but remain chancellor
Angela Merkel has told her conservative party that she intends to step down as its leader but remain as Germany’s chancellor following a pair of state election debacles, German media reported.
Merkel wants car makers to pay up as diesel bans loom
The German government is putting pressure on the country’s car manufacturers to fix their diesel vehicles that have excessive emissions.
Merkel’s party considers national service programme
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party is considering reintroducing civilian or military national service for young people.