Thorsten Benner

Angela Merkel22 Nov 2017 16:09 GMT

Fears about German instability are overblown. A transition to a post-Merkel Germany might not be bad news for Europe.

Angela Merkel26 Sep 2017 10:26 GMT

After Sunday's election, it's time to bury any illusions about Merkel's supposed role as 'the leader of the free world'.

Refugees02 Mar 2017 09:11 GMT

The purpose of the German chancellor's trip to Egypt and Tunisia is to help to reduce irregular migration into the EU.

Germany17 Sep 2016 08:30 GMT

The right-wing AfD is to stay, and will constrain Merkel's leadership - but less so than in neighbouring EU countries.