Tag: Germany government
Merkel defends lobbying for Wirecard on 2019 China visit
FRANKFURT, Germany — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended her lobbying for Wirecard during a 2019 visit to China, testifying before a parliamentary committee...
German ’emergency brake’ plan clears last legislative hurdle
BERLIN — A plan by German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government to mandate uniform restrictions in areas where the coronavirus is spreading too quickly cleared...
German minister denies responsibility in Wirecard scandal
BERLIN — Germany's finance minister denied any responsibility on his or the government's part for the scandal surrounding collapsed payment systems provider Wirecard, as...
German ’emergency brake’ plan clears last legislative hurdle
BERLIN — A plan by German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government to mandate uniform restrictions in areas where the coronavirus is spreading too quickly cleared...
German minister denies responsibility in Wirecard scandal
BERLIN — Germany's finance minister denied any responsibility on his or the government's part for the scandal surrounding collapsed payment systems provider Wirecard, as...
Germany vows to boost cycling as part of climate effort
BERLIN — Germany, home to the Autobahn and a powerful motor industry, wants its citizens to spend less time driving and more time cycling...
Europe lines up more shots, hoping to beat back virus surge
BERLIN — Slow out of the gate, the European Union has ramped up its COVID-19 vaccination efforts, with the distribution of the Johnson &...
Protesters gather as German lawmakers vote on lockdown rules
BERLIN — Protesters began gathering in central Berlin early Wednesday as lawmakers prepared to vote on a proposal by Chancellor Angela Merkel's Cabinet that...
Germany: Deliberations underway for early Afghan withdrawal
BERLIN — Discussions are underway among military planners with the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Kabul for a possible withdrawal of international troops from...
Germany awaits final verdict on battle to lead Merkel’s bloc
BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right bloc is still awaiting a final verdict in its power struggle even after the head of her party...
