Angela Merkel defends George W Bush over awkward G7 massage photo
Angela Merkel is coming to George W. Bush's defense after over an awkward photograph where he appeared to be giving her a back massage at the G7.
Politico Europe1d
Beer-drinking Putin, Brexit bashing and Trump tension: Standout tales in Merkel’s new book
Putin’s big lie: Merkel was stunned when Russian President Vladimir Putin lied to her about the annexation of Crimea in 2014, ...
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
In her new memoir, Freedom, Merkel says she frequently faced sexism during her time as German Chancellor, with jokes ...
Irish Examiner1dOpinion
Regrets, feminism, and Trump’s ‘fascination’ with Putin: key takeaways from Merkel’s memoir
She has very few…  Merkel’s policies on migration, nuclear energy and Russia have come under severe scrutiny in the three ...
Angela Merkel is anxious about her legacy – and her memoir shows it
Barack Obama seems to be “at peace with himself,” mused a wistful Angela Merkel a few months after retiring as German chancellor in 2021. But: “I’m still searching.” In the interview with Der Spiegel, ...
journalgazette1dOpinion
Beneath the surface: Glib analyses of electoral politics easily disproven
Under the headline of “Presidential perspective/History offers incisive lessons on what appeals to electorate (Nov. 16),” ...
Angela Merkel delayed Ukraine's NATO bid over Russia fears, memoir reveals
The former German chancellor feared retaliation by Russia if Ukraine joined NATO, and asked Pope Francis for advice about ...