‘She defined modern Germany’: Blair, Barroso and Prodi on Angela Merkel
‘She defined modern Germany’: Blair, Barroso and Prodi on Angela Merkel
When she first took office her fellow leaders included Blair, Chirac and Bush. Three of those at her first G8 summit look back on her legacy
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Editorial: Auf Wiedersehen, Angela Merkel. Until we meet again
Editorial: Auf Wiedersehen, Angela Merkel. Until we meet again
Angela Merkel, no-nonsense chancellor of Germany for 16 years, is about to step down. Here in America’s pragmatic Midwest, we will miss her steady and thus simpatico presence. Europe will miss her too.
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
Angela Merkel bows out to the sound of Beethoven and an East German pop hit
Angela Merkel bows out to the sound of Beethoven and an East German pop hit
Military band in Berlin honours departing chancellor of 16 years, who hands over to Olaf Scholz next week
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
After 16 years of rule, Angela Merkel says goodbye with Nina Hagen song
Germany's military on Thursday honoured outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel with their highest ceremony for a civilian, playing an eclectic mix of music of her own choosing that has intrigued the nation.
Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
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With God, roses and punk, German military honours Merkel
Germany's military on Thursday honoured outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel with their highest ceremony for a civilian, playing an eclectic mix of music of her own choosing that has intrigued the nation.
Reuters
Reuters
Angela Merkel urges Germans to shun hatred as she prepares to step down
Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Germans to stand up to hatred, at a military ceremony bidding her farewell after 16 years in office.
Irish Independent
Irish Independent