More than 20 figures, including Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Angela Merkel, will receive the new European honour in May.

The European Parliament has announced the first recipients of the European Order of Merit, an award for significant contributions to European integration, democracy, and fundamental values, with Angela Merkel, U2, and a papal cardinal among the honorees.

The German Bundestag has approved the Bürgergeld (citizen's income) reform. Meanwhile, the Federal Minister of Economics announced a review of fuel price increases, Angela Merkel reflected on her climate policy, and a coalition agreement was reached in Brandenburg.

La artista afgana Kubra Khademi, que tuvo que huir de su país por amenazas de muerte, acapara la atenciónn de la Feria de Arte Contemporáneo de Madrid, que hoy arranca su 45 edición

German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF are under scrutiny: ARD's 'Bericht aus Berlin' showed incorrect images of Angela Merkel, while ZDF is dealing with fallout from an AI-generated fake, described as a 'Relotius-Moment'.

Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter is adopting a low-key campaign strategy, reminiscent of Angela Merkel's 'asymmetric demobilization,' to defend the city hall for the SPD in the upcoming municipal elections.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced the first recipients of the newly established European Order of Merit, including former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, former Polish President Lech Wałęsa, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, among 20 honorees.

The European Union has awarded medals to various figures, including former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the rock band U2, and Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivered a Lenten sermon at the Maria Laach monastery.

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivered the first Manmohan Singh lecture, praising the former Indian PM for economic reforms and warning that the global order is in peril due to a lack of cooperation, criticizing China and the U.S. for resisting AI regulation.

The office of former Chancellor Angela Merkel has dismissed reports that she could be in the running to become Germany's next president. Political parties are weighing who might replace President Steinmeier next year.

At a party conference, German Chancellor Angela Merkel attempted to inspire her party and the republic with a rousing speech, failing in her immediate goal but being rewarded with a record election result.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and former Polish President Lech Wałęsa are the first recipients of the European Parliament's European Order of Merit.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is facing a tense election in Hesse, with the outcome expected to be very close.

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares conveys his 'surprise' to German politician Friedrich Merz over his silence regarding Donald Trump, drawing a comparison to Angela Merkel.

A debate is underway about the candidate to replace President Frank-Walter Steinmeier next year. When former Chancellor Angela Merkel's name was put forward, it made the headlines.

Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter is adopting an 'Angela Merkel strategy' of asymmetric demobilization in his re-election campaign to defend the city hall for the SPD.