![Ending Merkel era, Scholz takes office as German chancellor Ending Merkel era, Scholz takes office as German chancellor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81638956322_GERMANY.jpg)
Ending Merkel era, Scholz takes office as German chancellor
German lawmakers elected Social Democrat Olaf Scholz as new chancellor, ending 16 years of conservative rule under Angela Merkel.
Wed Dec 08 2021
![German chancellor candidate hopeful apologises for laughing during visit to deadly flood zone German chancellor candidate hopeful apologises for laughing during visit to deadly flood zone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81626575522_ArminLaschet.jpg)
German chancellor candidate hopeful apologises for laughing during visit to deadly flood zone
A widely shared video showed Laschet joking with colleagues and laughing while President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was holding a news conference.
Sun Jul 18 2021
![Ahead of fractious G20, Germany and China pledge new cooperation Ahead of fractious G20, Germany and China pledge new cooperation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/81499306461_BerlinGermany.jpg)
Ahead of fractious G20, Germany and China pledge new cooperation
Ties between China and Germany are about to enter a new phase, China's president said, as he met the German chancellor before a G20 summit that is expected to highlight their differences with the US.
Thu Jul 06 2017
![Sterling retreats after Manchester blast, stocks steady Sterling retreats after Manchester blast, stocks steady](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61495495931_USsingerArianaG.jpg)
Sterling retreats after Manchester blast, stocks steady
Sterling extended losses after British police said they were treating an explosion in Manchester as a possible terrorist attack, while the euro retained gains.
Tue May 23 2017
![Merkel says she has 'good relationship' with Trump despite frosty start Merkel says she has 'good relationship' with Trump despite frosty start](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/51493481448_AngelaMerkel.jpg)
Merkel says she has 'good relationship' with Trump despite frosty start
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday that she and President Donald Trump have built a "good working relationship" even though the two had frosty exchanges last year.
Sat Apr 29 2017
![EU leaders meet, united on Brexit demands - for now EU leaders meet, united on Brexit demands - for now](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41493463100_Brexit.jpg)
EU leaders meet, united on Brexit demands - for now
European Union leaders will endorse a stiff set of divorce terms for Britain at a summit on Saturday, rejoicing in a rare show of unity in adversity.
Sat Apr 29 2017
![Merkel's conservatives and SPD neck-and-neck in latest poll Merkel's conservatives and SPD neck-and-neck in latest poll](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61435718243_ANGELAMERKEL.jpg)
Merkel's conservatives and SPD neck-and-neck in latest poll
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) were neck-and-neck in the latest INSA poll for Bild newspaper, published 6 months before a national election,
Tue Mar 28 2017
![Tensions show as Trump, Merkel meet for first time Tensions show as Trump, Merkel meet for first time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51488340092_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Tensions show as Trump, Merkel meet for first time
Stark differences between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on everything from trade to immigration were in full view during an icy first meeting at the White House Friday.
Fri Mar 17 2017
![Snow postpones Trump-Merkel talks until Friday Snow postpones Trump-Merkel talks until Friday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/51486795527_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Snow postpones Trump-Merkel talks until Friday
US President Donald Trump's meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been postponed from Tuesday until Friday due to a major snow storm.
Tue Mar 14 2017
![Donald Trump and Brexit in Malaysian perspective Donald Trump and Brexit in Malaysian perspective](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61478681969_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Donald Trump and Brexit in Malaysian perspective
As I arrived in the dawn crisp autumnal British capital, I was again feeling immensely proud of my nationality as I was taken out of a very long queue in the Non EU passport control section and joined
Sun Nov 13 2016
![Chancellor Merkel commends Malaysia's success Chancellor Merkel commends Malaysia's success](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/51474980839_NajibMerkel.jpg)
Chancellor Merkel commends Malaysia's success
German Chancellor Angela Merkel commended Malaysias success, economically and socially, calling the country a rising economy.
Tue Sep 27 2016
![Merkel to convene German security council after Munich shootings Merkel to convene German security council after Munich shootings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61435718243_ANGELAMERKEL.jpg)
Merkel to convene German security council after Munich shootings
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will convene her security council Saturday to address the deadly shooting rampage in Munich.
Fri Jul 22 2016
![Merkel 'dismayed' by Germany's deadly train crash Merkel 'dismayed' by Germany's deadly train crash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61435718243_ANGELAMERKEL.jpg)
Merkel 'dismayed' by Germany's deadly train crash
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was "dismayed" over the head-on collision of two commuter trains.
Tue Feb 09 2016
![Merkel under pressure as Cologne police detail assaults Merkel under pressure as Cologne police detail assaults](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71452566733_GermanyAssaults.jpg)
Merkel under pressure as Cologne police detail assaults
German Chancellor Angela Merkel faced growing pressure to harden her line on refugees on Monday.
Tue Jan 12 2016
![Trump: I should be 'Person of The Year' Trump: I should be 'Person of The Year'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41450759846_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump: I should be 'Person of The Year'
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he should have been named Time (magazine) Person of the Year instead of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Tue Dec 22 2015