Latest in Tag: Angela Merkel Highlight
Latest in Tag: Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel marks ten years as Germany’s first female Chancellor
As German Chancellor Angela Merkel celebrates 10 years as the country’s political leader, domestic and international media have mused over her decennial tour de force. Her legacy is still unfolding. Precisely 10 years ago, a 51-year-old conservative politician took the helm of Europe’s largest economy and most populous country, steering Germany into a new era …
German Ambassador supports Egypt in its quest for stability
Germany’s new ambassador to Egypt, Julius Georg Luy, assumed his position last month as a successor to Hansjörg Habar
Merkel skeptical of Turkey’s ‘safe zone’ proposal
German Chancellor Merkel has said that Turkey’s proposal for a “safe zone” in northern Syria may risk the lives of refugees housed there. Her statement comes as Germany struggles to cope with the migrant influx.
Al-Sisi to meet UN’s Ban, Ethiopia’s Desalegn
Egyptian president to give interview to US news network PBS
Merkel addresses refugee crisis at UN
World leaders have adopted a set of development goals to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030
High level German businessmen delegation visit Egypt
Bilateral trade between Egypt and Germany amounted to €4.4bn in 2014
Merkel demands total overhaul of EU refugee policy
Merkel also stressed that all EU nations were expected to live up to the Geneva Convention on refugees, repeating her threat of seeking legal action against states, which stood in breach of European immigration policy.
HRW tells Germany to investigate Al Jazeera journalist’s detention
Interpol had rejected Cairo’s request to issue extradition notice
Al Jazeera calls for release of Egyptian journalist in Germany
As confusion surrounds legal basis of detention, journalist Mansour holds there is no Interpol warrant against him
Al-Sisi in Germany: Divisions and accusations of bigotry
German politicians share concerns about human rights in Egypt, remain at odds on how to deal with it
Should Al-Sisi cancel his visit to Germany?
Former foreign ministry official denounces “insulting” move after Bundestag President declared refusal to meet Egyptian president, while political party head disagrees
Merkel questions aid to Egypt
NGO trial verdict sparks international concern into civil society
Interview: A conversation with the German embassy
Strong economy is crucial to Egypt’s transition to democracy: Michael Bock, German ambassador to Egypt