Tag: Merkel
Merkel went public to defend her policy on Russia – while revealing a couple of things about Putin
Those who expected Angela Merkel to admit mistakes or repent in Russia’s policy were disappointed, writes European correspondent Suvi Turtiainen. Berlin. Former Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel returned to…
Ukraine war: Merkel rejects criticism of her relations with Putin, saying ‘I did nothing to apologize for’
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she had nothing to apologize for in her past relationships with Russia and its leader, Vladimir Putin. Merkel said: “I don’t have to blame…
Merkel on the tragedy in Ukraine: I do not blame myself for not trying enough
The former German chancellor also said he opposed plans to admit Ukraine as a NATO member because he wanted to prevent the situation from escalating with Russia. Former Federal Chancellor…
Back to when Scholz replaced Merkel at the helm of Germany
A page has turned in Germany. Angela Merkel is no longer Chancellor. After sixteen years in power, she passed the torch to her successor, the Social Democrat Olaf Scholz, officially…