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Germany's Merz to raise migrant returns in talks with Syrian leader

FILE PHOTO: Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz looks on as he delivers a press conference upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine, during the so-called 'Coalition of the Willing' summit, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, January 6, 2026. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz blows out some candles on a birthday cake he received by staff of the Chancellery on the occasion of his 70th birthday in Berlin, Germany, November 11, 2025. Steffen Kugler/BPA/Handout via REUTERS

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Friedrich Merz and his long march to the brink of the German chancellery

Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party candidate for chancellor Friedrich Merz gives a thumbs up during a campaign event in Oberhausen, Germany, February 21, 2025. REUTERS/Teresa. Kroeger

Anger, fear, nostalgia: Why German voters back the far-right AfD party

Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and faction co-chairwoman and top candidate for the federal election Alice Weidel delivering a speech during an election campaign event in Heidenheim, Germany on Feb 9.

Angela Merkel, Obama reunite in Washington for former chancellor’s book tour

Mr Obama (lefy) and Dr Merkel (right) discussed her memoir "Freedom" as well as world politics and the history the two former leaders have witnessed.

Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a press conference following the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, November 28, 2024. Sputnik/Ramil Sitdikov/Kremlin via REUTERS

No regrets: Former German chancellor Angela Merkel looks back at refugee crisis, Russia ties

Since she stepped down in 2021, Dr Merkel has been accused of having been too soft on Russia.

Angela Merkel offers views on Putin, Trump, Ukraine in long-awaited memoirs

FILE PHOTO: Former Chancellor Angela Merkel, recipient of the country's highest Order of Merit or \"Grosskreuz des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland in besonderer Ausfuehrung\", speaks during a Ceremony in Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Germany April 17, 2023. REUTERS/Michele Tantussi/File Photo

Former German chancellor Angela Merkel, in memoir, recalls tricks for dealing with Donald Trump

In her memoir, Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel detailed her difficulties in dealing with US president-elect Donald Trump.

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