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Angela Merkel broke through the ranks of male-dominated German politics when she was elected chancellor in 2005, leading the Christian Democrats back to power and becoming the first political star from eastern Germany after reunification. Supporters call her style even and deliberate, while critics claim she's prone to indecision.

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Angela Merkel in the Corona Crisis Germany's Chancellor Hits the Wall An Essay by Dirk Kurbjuweit

Germany managed the first coronavirus wave better than most. But this fall, the country hasn't done nearly as well, with case numbers and deaths spiking upward. Did Angela Merkel drop the ball?

Germany's Chancellor Hits the Wall - TOBIAS SCHWARZ / AFP

"Things Can Only Get Better" A Look Ahead at German-American Relations after Trump

United States President-Elect Joe Biden has long had strong ties to Germany and those are likely to continue once he is in the White House. But German and American interests diverge strongly on a number of foreign policy issues ranging from China to Russia. By Christiane Hoffmann und René Pfister

A Look Ahead at German-American Relations after Trump - Jason Reed / REUTERS

Europe's Refugee Disaster Merkel Losing Her Patience with Lack of EU Solidarity

The German government feels it has been left in the lurch by most of its EU partners on asylum policy. Even refugee hardliner Horst Seehofer, Germany's interior minister, has some choice words for Austria.

Merkel Losing Her Patience with Lack of EU Solidarity - LEONHARD FOEGER/ REUTERS

Interview with John Bolton "Trump Is Capable of Almost Anything"

John Bolton, 71, served as U.S. President Donald Trump's national security advisor from 2018 to 2019. In a DER SPIEGEL interview, he speaks about Trump's relationship with women leaders and the roots of his conflict with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Interview Conducted by Susanne Koelbl und René Pfister

"Trump Is Capable of Almost Anything" - Doug Mills / NYT / Redux / laif

China Versus the World An Emboldened Beijing Seeks to Consolidate Its Power

Beijing is ruthlessly expanding its power. But resistance is growing around the world -- and Germany will soon play a key role.

An Emboldened Beijing Seeks to Consolidate Its Power - TYRONE SIU / REUTERS

Merkel and Von Der Leyen The Two Women Who Could Transform Europe

With Ursula von der Leyen as Commission President and German Chancellor Angela Merkel about to take over the presidency of the European Council, the European Union is set to be run by two German women with a long history. The Continent might never be the same. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

The Two Women Who Could Transform Europe - ABACA / DDP

Wolfgang Schäuble on Germany and Europe "We Germans Have Reached Agreements with NATO and We Must Adhere to Them"

Bundestag President Wolfgang Schäuble is supportive of the EU response to the corona crisis. He would also like to see Germany finally do more for its own security. He discusses those issues and more in this DER SPIEGEL interview. Interview Conducted by Susanne Beyer und Christiane Hoffmann

"We Germans Have Reached Agreements with NATO and We Must Adhere to Them" - Peter Rigaud

A Foreign Policy Conundrum Merkel and the EU Trapped between China and the U.S.

Tensions between the U.S. and China are on the rise, with Germany and Europe stuck in the middle. German Chancellor Angela Merkel would like to find a solution, but plenty of hurdles stand in the way.

Merkel and the EU Trapped between China and the U.S. - ZHANG KANLONG / IMAGINECHINA / LAIF

Half a Trillion Euros Merkel and Macron Find the Strength for Europe A DER SPIEGEL Editorial by Peter Müller

France and Germany have once again banded together for the greater good in Europe. Their show of unity was long overdue.

Merkel and Macron Find the Strength for Europe - JOHN MACDOUGALL/ AFP

"Times of Struggle" France and Germany Show the Way Forward in the COVID-19 Crisis

For a time, it looked as though the crisis surrounding the coronavirus could deliver a fatal blow to the European Union. But on Monday, Paris and Berlin announced a new fund. There is still plenty of opposition to overcome. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

France and Germany Show the Way Forward in the COVID-19 Crisis - BUNDESREGIERUNG / LAIF

German Chancellor Under Quarantine Merkel Governs From Home After Negative Test

The German chancellor is staying home after being exposed to a doctor who tested positive for the coronavirus. A first test came back negative, but Merkel will keep governing remotely for the time being. What does Germany's line of succession look like, and who would jump in if Merkel gets sick?

Merkel Governs From Home After Negative Test - Odd Andersen/ AFP

"A Dark Day for Democracy" Aftershocks Continue After Germany's Massive Political Earthquake

Last week, a state parliament in Germany voted in a new government with the help of the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany party. The historical parallels are disturbing and the political repercussions are still being felt days later. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Aftershocks Continue After Germany's Massive Political Earthquake - Hermann Bredehorst/ Polaris/ laif

Hunkering Down Germany Is Shirking Its EU Responsibilities

Germany used to be passionately pro-European, with the EU facilitating the country's postwar return to the international community. These days? Not so much. And Berlin's passivity is becoming dangerous. Von Dirk Kurbjuweit

Germany Is Shirking Its EU Responsibilities - STEPHANIE LECOCQ/ EPA-EFE/ REX

Angela Merkel on the Fall of the Wall 'I Wanted to See the Rockies and Listen to Springsteen'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was 35 when the Berlin Wall came down. In an interview, she speaks of her dreams as a citizen of East Germany, the divide between Germany's East and West and the rise of the populists during her tenure. Von Melanie Amann und Florian Gathmann

'I Wanted to See the Rockies and Listen to Springsteen' - Peter Rigaud/ DER SPIEGEL

War Games German Syria Proposal a Risk for Merkel Ally

By proposing a security zone in northern Syria, Germany's defense minister has irked important allies in Berlin and taken international partners by surprise. It is a risky move and could determine whether she will succeed Merkel as chancellor. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

German Syria Proposal a Risk for Merkel Ally - Immanuel Bänsch/ DPA

Podcast "Stimmenfang" Ist das Klimapaket so schlecht wie sein Ruf?

"Die Richtung stimmt, aber insgesamt geht uns das nicht weit genug" - das sagen Podcast-Hörer über das Klimapaket der Bundesregierung. Ist die Kritik berechtigt? Von Matthias Kirsch und Yasemin Yüksel

Ist das Klimapaket so schlecht wie sein Ruf? - Axel Schmidt/ AFP

Alarming Message Germany Seeks to Limit EU Budget Contribution

As negotiations for the future EU budget heat up, Germany has angered some member states by demanding that the money available to Brussels not exceed 1 percent of the bloc's GDP. But Berlin has some allies. Von Peter Müller und Christian Reiermann

Germany Seeks to Limit EU Budget Contribution - hayoung Jeon/ EPA-EFE/ REX

Früherer CDU-Fraktionschef Kauder kandidiert nicht wieder für den Bundestag

Seit knapp 30 Jahren sitzt er im Bundestag, gilt als einer der engsten Vertrauten von Angela Merkel. Bei der Bundestagswahl 2021 will Volker Kauder nicht mehr antreten.

Kauder kandidiert nicht wieder für den Bundestag - FELIPE TRUEBA/ EPA-EFE/ REX/ Shutterstock

Podcast "Stimmenfang" Merkel, die "Klimakanzlerin" - guter Ruf, wenig dahinter?

Angela Merkel galt lange als die "Klimakanzlerin". Aber hat sie je geliefert? Von Matthias Kirsch und Yasemin Yüksel

Merkel, die "Klimakanzlerin" - guter Ruf, wenig dahinter? - Michael Kappeler/ AP

Complacent No More It's Time for Germany to Step Up

The days in which Germany can afford to be complacent are over. Europe's largest economy needs to finally accept that it's too big and important to simply sit on the sidelines. It needs to invest, innovate -- and above all, lead. Von Mathieu von Rohr

It's Time for Germany to Step Up - Michael Kappeler/ dpa

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