CDU

to new Germany coalition government

london - Emiratesvoice

German coalition party leaders reach breakthrough, reports Reuters German coalition party leaders reach breakthrough 19 Hours Ago | 01:52 Political leaders in Germany have reached a breakthrough in talks to form a new coalition government, following months of uncertainty after elections in September failed to produce an overall majority for any party. Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel entered into talksRead more

Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel reelected chairman of Christian Democratic Union

Berlin - Xinhua

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday was reelected chairman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) at the annual convention of the party with a support rate of 89.5 percent, paving the way for her to seek a new term of chancellorship. Merkel announced her decision to stand in next year's elections for a fourth term in Berlin on Dec. 20,Read more

Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel reelected chairman of Christian

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Merkel launches election bid with tough line on immigration

Berlin - Arab Today

Chancellor Angela Merkel Tuesday lashed populists seeking to exploit Germany’s refugee influx, but set down a tough line on integration — including a ban on the veil — as she launched into election campaign mode. Outlining a strategy to counter populism that has consumed key allies abroad, Merkel vowed there would be no repeat of last year’s record refugee arrivals.Read more

Merkel may announce bid for fourth term Sunday

Berlin - Arab Today

German set to.Following weeks of speculation whether she would remain at the helm of Europe's top economic power, Merkel, 62, will address reporters at 1800 GMT Sunday after a meeting of leaders of her Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. German media and senior conservatives have been saying for weeks that Merkel would seize the opportunity of the meeting to throwRead more

Rueful Merkel takes blame for Berlin defeat

Berlin - Arab Today

Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday she would turn back time if she could to better prepare Germany for last year’s migrant influx, striking a conciliatory tone and taking some blame for her party’s drubbing in a Berlin city vote on Sunday. Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU) suffered their second electoral blow in two weeks in Sunday’s vote in the capital,Read more

Merkel's Party Falls Behind Right-Wing AfD in State Election

Berlin - Arab Today

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Party (CDU) has lost its position as second-strongest party in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD), according to official preliminary results. The AfD won 20.8%, meaning it will enter the north-eastern state's parliament for the first time. It already has deputies in eight other state legislatures and is likely to enter theRead more

Merkel under pressure after poll defeat to anti-migrant party

Schwerin - Arab Today

German Chancellor Angela Merkel came under renewed pressure over her liberal refugee policy Monday after an upstart anti-migrant populist party handed her party a humiliating defeat in her home state. The xenophobic Alternative for Germany (AfD) clinched around 22 percent in its first bid for seats in the regional parliament of Mecklenburg-Western Vorpommern, results showed after most ballots had beenRead more