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A much-maligned German chancellor punches back, in understated Merkel style
Her memoir shows that many of the decisions that now seem controversial were products of their moment. So is Angela Merkel being turned into a scapegoat for problems that are afflicting Western democracies more generally?
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel releases memoirs
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel released her memoirs on Tuesday, much to the delight of some in Berlin who were eager to pick up a copy to find more about her 16 years as leader of the country.
Angela Merkel defends her legacy in a new memoir
Angela Merkel has set out to secure her reputation in a 700-page memoir in which the former German chancellor defends her 16 years in office. Critics increasingly believe that her leadership led Germany to chronic underinvestment, an underfunded military, and the growth of the far right.
Angela Merkel on Putin, Trump and defending her legacy
The former German chancellor talks about Ukraine, Putin’s nuclear threat - and how she handled Trump.
Germany's Angela Merkel recalls Putin's 'power games' and contrasting US presidents in her memoirs
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel recalls Vladimir Putin’s “power games” over the years, remembers contrasting meetings with Barack Obama and Donald Trump and says she asked herself whether she could have done more to prevent Brexit.
Germany is paying the price for Angela Merkel’s most damning mistake
The popularity of most politicians follows a similar course. Some grow to be palatable enough to win an election and then fall increasingly out of favour before eventually being booted out. Their reputations then pick back up again the longer they have been retired before getting one final boost.
Angela Merkel's legacy under fire as she publishes memoirs
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel describes her dealings with world leaders like Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump during her 16 years in power in her new memoir, which comes as her legacy is under fire in light of today's crises.
MEPs critique Angela Merkel's legacy as memoirs hit the shelves
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Merkel’s rotten legacy
Few politicians have been more lauded during their careers and more excoriated in retirement than Angela Merkel. The former German chancellor who held the post longer than anyone except Bismarck and Helmut Kohl was seen as the towering European politician of her time before stepping down in 2021.
Ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel defends legacy in new memoir
Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel has published a memoir detailing her private life and 16 years in office.
Angela Merkel defends legacy: No regrets on Russia or migrants
Angela Merkel, at the premiere of her autobiography "Freedom," defended her policy towards Russia and migration. She emphasized that she did not want to sever ties with Putin, which, in her view, was not a mistake.
Angela Merkel makes her case in ‘Freedom’
Angela Merkel’s long-anticipated memoir, “Freedom,” already translated into 30 languages, could not be timed more perfectly.
Putin responds to question on Merkel’s memoir, denying he intentionally used dog to intimidate her
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday denied using his dog to intimidate former German Chancellor Angela Merkel during ...
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Angela Merkel and the future of NATO under a second Trump term
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she had to consider whether she is a "feminist." She joined NPR's Mary Louise ...
Angela Merkel trashes Trump as ’emotional’ in memoir, saying reelection is a ‘disappointment’
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is speaking out about her experiences with President-elect Donald Trump and other ...
Book Review: ‘Freedom,’ by Angela Merkel
In her memoir, the former German chancellor reflects on her political rise and defends her record as the outlook for her ...
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Merkel sees talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine as parallel track
Former chancellor Angela Merkel has appealed to Ukraine and the country's supporters to consider diplomatic solutions to end ...
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Angela Merkel sets out to restore her reputation
F ew world leaders have left office as lauded as Angela Merkel. When she stepped down as chancellor in 2021, after 16 years, ...
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'Dog Story': Putin Apologizes To Germany's Angela Merkel| Fresh Diplomatic Debate| WATCH
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s black Labrador Koni entered the room, causing visible discomfort to former German ...