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Hundreds of nostalgic Germans flock to see Angela Merkel’s portrait

A portrait of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is drawing around 900 visitors a day to Berlin’s Bode Museum, an increase of up to 90% compared with the same period last year. The painting has sparked reflections on Merkel’s 16 years in power, with some visitors expressing nostalgia.

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Quote of the day by Angela Merkel: "What does freedom mean to me? This question has occupied me my entire life... Freedom is for me not to..." — Inspiring life lessons on continuous learning, personal growth, leadership, self-discovery, purpose, and how pushing your boundaries unlocks lifelong autonomy by the former German Chancellor

Today's Quote of the Day by Angela Merkel: Angela Merkel’s quote on freedom defines true liberty not merely as the absence of external political oppression, but as an active, personal commitment to lifelong learning and self-transcendence. Drawing from her youth in East Germany and her sixteen-year tenure as German Chancellor,…

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Aliyev says former Russian and German officials were in Baku for possible meeting over Ukraine

Azerbaijan’s president revealed that former Russian and German officials were in Baku at the same time earlier in July, but that Azerbaijan’s authorities were neither notified nor aware of the meeting, which might have involved discussions over Ukraine.

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The Best Advice for Life by Germany's first female chancellor, Angela Merkel: 'Anything that seems to be set in stone or inalterable can, indeed, change...'- Why every great change begins in your mind

Angela Merkel, the former Chancellor of Germany, firmly believed that change begins in the mind. Her time in leadership, characterized by various crises, showcased her exceptional ability to adapt her thinking. With her scientific background informing her calm and rational governance style, Merkel adeptly navigated Germany through considerable domestic and…

The Economic Times

‘Our little adventure’: Angela Merkel unveils portrait of herself in Berlin

Jérémie Queyras, 28, created painting over months of sessions at his studio where pair struck up unlikely bond

The Guardian - UK

Quote of the day by Angela Merkel: "A good compromise is one where everybody makes a contribution" - understand why most compromises fail

Angela Merkel said this a few months before she became German chancellor. In a July 2005 interview with the Financial Times journalists Bertrand Benoit and Andrew Gowers, she explained her approach to politics in a single sentence: "A good compromise is one where everybody makes a contribution." She went on…

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Americans Reveal Donald Trump's 13 Most Mortifying White House Moments

From nuclear hurricane talk to shouting at allies and a 90,000‑square‑foot ballroom, Americans have named the 13 Donald Trump moments they still find most mortifying from his White House years.

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What the failed next generation fighter jet deal means for European defence

A few hours before the inauguration of the Berlin ILA airshow, the German Chancellor unsurprisingly announced the end of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Launched by Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel in 2017, the program initially intended to prepare a Next Generation Fighter (NGF) aircraft, remote effectors, loyal unmanned…

The Conversation

Should Ethiopia limit how long its prime minister can serve? Why this won’t fix a deeper democracy problem

Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed has revived debate over whether the country should impose term limits on its head of government. Speaking before the National Dialogue Commission in May 2026 – just weeks before national elections – he said executive power should be “limited by law”. He suggested the issue…

The Conversation

Angela Merkel won’t be negotiating with Putin – but the rumour reflects a truth about the Ukraine war

In Kyiv, I found a mood of confidence. Ukrainians know that Russia is creaking and that Europe has their back, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK

Fact-check: No, 'claqueurs' did not applaud Merkel at European Parliament

Some MEPs and online users claimed that guests who attended and applauded former German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a ceremony at the European Parliament were staged attendees. They weren’t.

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Europe ‘considers sending Angela Merkel to reopen dialogue with Putin’

With US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine at a standstill, and Donald Trump bogged down in Iran, the US administration has reportedly given Europe its blessing to reopen dialogue with Moscow

The Independent UK

EU Order of Merit celebrates the same old memories and few fresh faces

The European Order of Merit conferral ceremony came off as a celebration of the past with little hope for the future. Merkel was among those awarded.

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EU honours Merkel as her legacy on migration, Russia remains deeply divisive

The former German chancellor receives the new European Order of Merit this week. Yet, her policies are facing fresh scrutiny amid global instability and a changing world order.

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Merz criticised after calling for Syrians in Germany to ‘go back’ home

The German chancellor has drawn condemnation from NGOs and members of his own government

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20 Most Influential Leaders Who Changed The World (For Better Or Worse)

From visionary heroes to polarizing dictators, explore 20 famous leaders who reshaped our world. Discover the leadership styles and legacies that still define history today.

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Merzsplaining: the chancellor’s overconfidence is unpopular in Germany. But could it be what Europe needs?

Unlike his predecessors, Friedrich Merz projects certainty, even when he’s wrong. Now he must turn words into a deliverable plan, says Foreign Policy Research Institute fellow Joseph de Weck

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The rise of ‘Merzoni’: How an alliance between Germany’s and Italy’s leaders is reshaping Europe

“Merzoni” isn’t a neologism that easily trips off the tongue, and it hasn’t fully taken hold in the world of European politics.

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Donald Trump is not forgetting America’s old alliances – his goal is to destroy them

European leaders who know their continent’s history must now see that the US president is siding with the forces of tyranny, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

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‘Digital sovereignty’: why the EU may be shifting from internet regulation to building homegrown tech

Over the past decade, prominent European politicians seemed to think that legal regulation would be enough to control the internet. They focused primarily on drafting laws to regulate foreign platforms rather than prioritising investment in developing European alternatives. This focus contributed to producing the internet Europeans experience today, in which…

The Independent UK

Man accused of pleading for crypto donations to fund Angela Merkel’s assassination

Merkel and Olaf Scholz were among those on the man’s list, while investigators had been monitoring a ‘right-wing extremist’ platform he had featured on since June

The Guardian - UK

‘Ask your daughters’: Merz defends his call for large-scale deportations

German chancellor is accused of taking a page from extremist parties with ‘dangerous’ rhetoric on immigration

The Guardian - UK

Trump calls climate science a ‘con job’. That could make tackling the crisis a whole lot easier

Europe and Brazil have a rare opportunity, unimpeded by the US, to make a success of Cop30 – and reshape the world order, says Francesco Grillo of the European University Institute, Florence

The Guardian - UK

‘Photos don’t go bigger than mine’: the epic, impossible images of the great Andreas Gursky

From Amazon warehouses to Olympic skiers and the crowd at a Madonna gig, his pictures have made him one of the world’s most feted photographers. So why did the German artist want to postpone his new show?

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky accuses Putin of using oil tankers for spying and sabotage missions

Volodymyr Zelensky claims the tankers are not only used by Russia to earn money, ‘but also for reconnaissance and even sabotage activities’

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