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.
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.
Merkel speaks out about infamous meeting with Putin in new memoir
In her new memoir, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel questions if Russian President Vladimir Putin was playing power games during a 2007 meeting in Sochi, Russia, and recalls seeking advice from Pope Francis about how to deal with then-President Donald Trump.
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.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel shares her advice for Americans
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to former chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel about a new chapter of leadership in the United States.
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.
Merkel defends Russia ties and migration policies in new memoir
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 relations with Putin, which she believed 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.
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Angela Merkel: ‘I am worried, we have to protect freedom’
She was Germany’s chancellor for 16 years. After leaving office in 2021, she disappeared. Now she is back with her memoirs, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
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Germany’s Merkel: Trump ‘does not believe in any win-win situation,’ making collaboration difficult
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel argued President-elect Trump does not believe in “any win-win situation,” and it makes international collaboration difficult. Merkel, who served as ...
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Angela Merkel reveals shocking tales of sexism she faced as Europe's most powerful woman - and shares bizarre encounters she had with Trump and George W. Bush
Angela Merkel has revealed in her new memoirs, released today, the sexism she faced during her time as Germany's chancellor - including how a photographer once lay on the floor under a table ...
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 ...