Angela Merkel battles to stay in power despite crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday she was ready to lead her party into snap elections after the collapse of high-stakes coalition talks plunged the EU`s top economy into a political crisis.
Nov 21, 2017, 00:45 AM IST
Germans warned against apathy as Angela Merkel heads for fourth term
In Germany`s proportional election system, low turn-out can boost smaller parties, such as the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), giving them more seats from the same number of votes.
Sep 24, 2017, 20:35 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to undertake four-nation tour from May 29 — Full schedule inside
Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be undertaking a four-nation visit to Germany, Spain, Russia and France from May 29 onwards to consolidate bilateral relations and invite investments in India.
May 24, 2017, 22:47 PM IST
German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier says EU needs Poland to help solve crisis
Germany President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Friday he thinks Poland will need to play a role if the European Union is to emerge united from its current crisis.
May 19, 2017, 21:22 PM IST
Taliban attack on German consulate in Afghanistan kills six
The latest attack in Mazar-i-Sharif comes just two days after a bitter US presidential election.
Germany summons Turkish envoy over pro-Kurdish MP arrests
Germany on Friday summoned Turkey's envoy after Ankara detained almost a dozen lawmakers from the main pro-Kurdish party, warning that a crackdown against terror should not be used as an excuse to silence the opposition.
Nov 04, 2016, 20:42 PM IST
Lavrov, Steinmeier to meet on Ukraine, Syria, says Russia
The Russian and German foreign ministers, Sergei Lavrov and Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will meet on Monday to discuss the conflicts in Ukraine and Syria, Russia`s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
Aug 13, 2016, 15:25 PM IST
German officials warn against EU ''revenge'' for UK Brexit vote
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said there was hard work ahead negotiating the terms of Britain`s exit.
Jun 25, 2016, 10:01 AM IST
EU founding states to hold post-Brexit talks on Saturday
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier will host talks on Saturday with his counterparts from the European Union`s founding nations, following Britain`s vote to leave the bloc.
Jun 24, 2016, 13:27 PM IST
Hungary accuses Austria of `stupidity` in refugee crisis
Hungary has accused Austria of confusing "solidarity and stupidity" after Vienna said that nations which do not accept their share of refugees under European Union quotas should face sanctions.
Dec 21, 2015, 11:22 AM IST
Paris attacks: German Foriegn Minister thought blast was 'fireworks'
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in an interview published Sunday he thought the first explosion he heard a week ago at a Paris stadium was fireworks, but soon realised it was a terror attack.
Nov 23, 2015, 10:30 AM IST
Syria talks result in 'concrete calendar' leading to polls'
Top diplomats from 17 countries and three organisations had agreed they would aim for a first meeting between Syrian regime.
Nov 14, 2015, 23:21 PM IST
G7, Gulf states pledge $1.8 billion for UN refugee aid
The G7 group of leading economies and Gulf states pledged $1.8 billion in funding Tuesday for UN aid agencies helping Syrian refugees.
Sep 30, 2015, 07:45 AM IST
Germany pledges 100 mln euros for refugees
Germany on Tuesday committed an additional 100 million euros ($113 million) to UN agencies to improve assistance for refugees in their home regions.
Sep 30, 2015, 06:32 AM IST
German foreign minister rejects calls to invite Putin to G7 talks
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier dismissed on Sunday calls from the radical Left party to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to this year`s summit of the Group of Seven industrial powers.
Apr 12, 2015, 18:55 PM IST
