(CNN) — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has recalled her impression of Donald Trump during his first term in the White House, saying the new American president-elect showed a “fascination with ...

The Putin regime has adopted an attitude of paranoia in which anything favorable to the West is the product of a conspiracy. In the minds of his followers, Angela Merkel may represent an aggressive ...

European leaders are considering sending former German chancellor Angela Merkel to represent the bloc in future talks with Vladimir Putin, according to a report. EU foreign ministers will discuss ...

Angela Merkel could represent the European Union in peace talks with Vladimir Putin to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. The former German chancellor is among a number of candidates for the ...

But she stressed it was crucial to maintain a "permanent dialogue" with Moscow, especially ahead of a possible summit on the Syria conflict that could also include the leaders of Turkey and France.

Read the latest news, analysis, and features on former German chancellor and CDU politician Angela Merkel, who led Germany ...