Close Merkel ally elected leader of Germany’s CDU

Germany's Ursula von der Leyen, considered a key and close ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel, has been narrowly elected president of the EU Commission, becoming the first woman to fill Europe’s most powerful pol.....»»

When Angela Merkel was re-elected as Germany's leader in March, the way looked open for European nations to finally patch the remaining cracks in the euro — the structural flaws that threatened to break apart the shared currency in 2010-12......»»

When Angela Merkel was re-elected as Germany's leader in March, the way looked open for European nations to finally patch the remaining cracks in the euro — the structural flaws that threatened to break apart the shared currency in 2010-12......»»

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s grip on power suffered a heavy blow Tuesday after her party’s lawmakers ousted her close ally as their parliamentary leader and replaced him with a candidate she didn’t endorse......»»

Angela Merkel bowed out of party politics on Friday as her conservatives elected a close ally of the chancellor to succeed her as head of her party, beginning what could be an protracted twilight for one of Europe’s most resilient leaders......»»

Germany's Christian Democratic Union delivered a badly needed victory to Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday when members elected 56-year-old moderate lawmaker A.....»»

Angela Merkel bowed out of party politics as her conservatives elected a close ally of the chancellor to succeed her as head of her party, beginning what could be a protracted twilight for one of Europe’s most resilient leaders......»»

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Three candidates are running to take over the CDU party in a race that is too close to call......»»

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Merkel Successor Unexpectedly Resigns As CDU Leader In Latest Shock To Germany's Political E.....»»

German Left-Wing Leader Steals Title Of Germany's Most Loved Politician From Merkel Angela M.....»»

Germany's Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen is being touted by Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, as a potential successor to Jean-Claude Juncker as head of the European Commission, Die Welt reported on Tuesday......»»

The Syrian government’s allies strongly condemned the overnight airstrikes on Assad regime targets, with Iran’s supreme leader branding as “criminals” President Donald Trump, U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May and French President Emmanuel Macron......»»

The leader of the largest political group in the EU Parliament and Angela Merkel ally, Manfred Weber, has defended Viktor Orban against critics who accuse Hungary’s Eurosceptic, anti-immigrant PM of being a â€.....»»

Update: After several hours of negotiations, it appears that Chancellor Merkel and CSU leader Horst Seehofer have been unable to reach an agreement, and according to DPA, Seeho.....»»

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Rebellion In Germany: Merkel Suffers Huge Blow After Her Candidate For Parliamentary Leader Is Unexpectedly Voted Out.....»»

Angela Merkel will not seek re-election as chair of Germany's ruling CDU party, effectively standing down as leader of the Ch.....»»

France's industrial output shows a surprise boost in October, but similar data from Germany shows an unexpected fall, adding to signs that a cool.....»»