Angela Merkel
BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 16: German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Luxemburg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker give statements to the media prior to meeting at the Chancellery on May 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Merkel and Juncker are meeting ahead of the upcoming EU summit next week, which is to focus heavily on questions of tax evasion by EU citizens and the role of European banks.
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It ought to be like this: the economy is there to serve the people. In the last few years, this hasn't been the case at all everywhere.
Pope Francis made it clear that we need a strong, fair Europe and I found the message very encouraging
I see continuity in the missionary aspect, in becoming aware of the importance of Christianity for our Christian rootsMore quotes »
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Merkel and Pope talk about a 'strong' Europe
-- German Chancellor Angela Merkel , mindful of the weight of Christian voters in September elections, made a quick trip to Rome Saturday for a private meeting with Pope Francis, focusing on how Europe's struggling economy should be at the service of the people.Merkel 10:05 AM Read more »
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Merkel shrugs aside new book on communist-era past
-- Chancellor Angela Merkel has shrugged aside a new book that suggests she may have been closer to East Germany 's communist system than previously thought, saying she's never hidden anything.The 58-year-old Merkel grew up in East Germany and entered politics Read more »
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German lawmakers reject boardroom quota for women
attempt to introduce a quota for women on companies' boards of directors -- defusing for now a divisive issue for Chancellor Angela Merkel 's government.Merkel's center-right coalition has long been at odds over whether to introduce a fixed quota and there Read more »
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Gedmin: Angela Merkel is the most powerful woman in the world
era of ber-bling, she's distinctly unter-bling. By her own admission, she was a bit of a klutz as a young woman. But Angela Merkel, Germany's chancellor for the last 8 years, has quietly become the most powerful woman in the world.I spent a day with Frau Merkel Read more »
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Merkel meets pope for private audience
Chancellor Angela Merkel met Pope Francis for private talks at the Vatican Saturday which addressed the state of Europe and its role in the world, the Vatican said in a statement. Merkel flew in especially to meet the new pontiff, an encounter that lasted 11:43 AM from Expatica Read more »
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Merkel and Pope talk about a 'strong' Europe
at the Vatican, Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, Pool). Pope Francis meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a private audience at the Vatican, Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, Pool). Pope Francis meets with German 10:39 AM from WTHR Read more »
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Merkel visits Pope, urges tougher market controls
CITY: German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Pope Francis on Saturday and, apparently responding to his criticism of a heartless "dictatorship of the economy", called for stronger regulation of financial markets. On Thursday, Francis appealed in a speech for 9:16 AM from Economic Times Read more »
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Merkel and Francis talk about a 'strong' Europe
CITY — German Chancellor Angela Merkel, mindful of the weight of Christian voters in September elections, has discussed with Pope Francis how Europe's economy should better serve people. Merkel flew to Rome Saturday for a 45-minute session with the pope at 5/17/13 from The State Read more »
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Rome protest turns up heat on new PM Letta
A member of Italy's metalworkers union Fiom carries a flag as he walks by a banner with a picture of German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a demonstration in Rome, May 18, 2013. ROME (Reuters) - Thousands of people protested in Rome on Saturday against austerity 7:46 AM from Reuters Mobile Read more »
