onder why leaders want these jobs when they really do not want to lead. And what is their risk? That Barack Obama will not get a second term? Or that Angela Merkel's coalition might finally end up on the rocks? If they actually made the leap they might astound themselves. Because, in the end, everyone in political

aked flame and hanging on. But the cost of this strategy is not simply a cost to him; it is a cost to the whole world. "On the other hand, Chancellor Merkel is the archetypal worry-wart. She does not lead; she assesses. "You really wonder why leaders want these jobs when they really do not want to lead. A

is a cost to the whole world. "On the other hand, Chancellor Merkel is the archetypal worry-wart. She does not lead;

onder why leaders want these jobs when they really do not want to lead. And what is their risk? That Barack Obama will not get a second term? Or that Angela Merkel's coalition might finally end up on the rocks? If they actually made the leap they might astound themselves. Because, in the end, everyone in political

aked flame and hanging on. But the cost of this strategy is not simply a cost to him; it is a cost to the whole world. "On the other hand, Chancellor Merkel is the archetypal worry-wart. She does not lead; she assesses. 'You really wonder why leaders want these jobs when they really do not want to lead. A

is a cost to the whole world. "On the other hand, Chancellor Merkel is the archetypal worry-wart. She does not lead;

h: the leader must locate his own source of higher command and inner belief. He laments the efforts of US President Barak Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the teeth of contemporary challenges. "There is nothing preordained about American decline any more than the European project is destined to fail,

aked flame and hanging on. But the cost of this strategy is not simply a cost to him; it is a cost to the whole world. "On the other hand, Chancellor Merkel is the archetypal worry-wart. She does not lead; she assesses. "You really wonder why leaders want these jobs when they really do not want to lead. A

is a cost to the whole world. "On the other hand, Chancellor Merkel is the archetypal worry-wart. She does not lead;

h: the leader must locate his own source of higher command and inner belief. He laments the efforts of US President Barak Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the teeth of contemporary challenges. "There is nothing preordained about American decline any more than the European project is destined to fail,

aked flame and hanging on. But the cost of this strategy is not simply a cost to him; it is a cost to the whole world. "On the other hand, Chancellor Merkel is the archetypal worry-wart. She does not lead; she assesses. "You really wonder why leaders want these jobs when they really do not want to lead. A

is a cost to the whole world. "On the other hand, Chancellor Merkel is the archetypal worry-wart. She does not lead;

” Second, to what extent will the rise of populism influence policies in the Eurozone? Here, Germany will probably provide a litmus test. Chancellor Angela Merkel and her coalition government are likely to respond to recent terrorist attacks there by proposing a stronger police and military presence, according

rorist suspects have already been arrested among them.°* With German elections scheduled for September 2017, it remains to be seen whether Chancellor Merkel will adjust her immigration policy. 28 | Goldman Sachs | JANUARY 2017 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014561 --- PAGE BREAK --- While populism is on the rise and

for September 2017, it remains to be seen whether Chancellor Merkel will adjust her immigration policy. 28 | Goldman

e agents had used faked LinkedIn identities or avatars of Germans engaged with China to contact people in the political and media spheres. Politics Angela Merkel, the present chancellor, has a decidedly cool attitude toward China, although she has established mechanisms to work closely with China over the year

e has established mechanisms to work closely with China over the years. Possibly because of her experience of being raised in communist East Germany, Merkel clearly sees the challenges presented by China to democracy and a liberal society. Indeed, there’s an argument to be made that with the retreat of th

nce efforts, where pushback has begun in Germany. Chancellor Merkel and French president Emmanuel Macron have initiat

leader must locate his own source of higher command and inner belief. He laments the efforts of US President Barak Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the teeth of contemporary challenges. "There is nothing preordained about American decline any more than the European project is destined to fail,

onder why leaders want these jobs when they really do not want to lead. And what is their risk? That Barack Obama will not get a second term? Or that Angela Merkel's coalition might finally end up on the rocks? If they actually made the leap they might astound themselves. Because, in the end, everyone in political

is a cost to the whole world. "On the other hand, Chancellor Merkel is the archetypal worry-wart. She does not lead;

(NNSA EE—>—E>E—E>E—E—E 10-14 aaa 5-9 Sa 0-4 eee 6% 4% 2% 0% 2% 4% 6% right camps. So far, Macron has fostered a good rapport with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, whom we expect to be re- elected in September. The political risk in continental Europe is now centered in Italy, but we were encouraged that its fa

ered a good rapport with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, whom we expect to be re- elected in September. T

gel Farage, the top politician, was in 16th place. David Cameron received the “most admired” accolade from only two people in a thousand. In Germany, Angela Merkel scored 65 times higher at 13 per cent, second only to the Pope. Vladimir Putin topped the Russian poll with a whopping 24 per cent, Nicolas Sarkozy w

only two people in a thousand. In Germany, Angela Merkel scored 65 times higher at 13 per cent, second onl

n the other foot. To save a poorly designed and overextended monetary union, the political must ride to the rescue of the economic. That will require Angela Merkel's leadership. If we are talking about the European economy and currency, Germany is the indispensable power. Only the combination of Germany and the Eu

y the combination of Germany and the European Central Bank, working in unison, has a chance of calming the mighty markets. For more than a year now, Merkel has attempted to find the narrow — perhaps nonexistent — line where the minimum that can be done to save the embattled Eurozone periphery meets the m

. There were strong arguments on either side of a Libyan intervention, but with a massacre looming in Benghazi, Germany had to stand with its allies. Angela Merkel has proved herself more a maneuverer than a leader. Germany often conveys the sense that it now resents the agents of its postwar rehabilitation — th

d, and as long it’s on hold the future of the euro is at risk. The German-French alliance will remain under strain. Obama should look to Sarkozy, not Merkel, for strategic support. A last thought. This restless French leader is at his best with his back to the wall. He’s shown that. The same quality mean

ast time the term Maestro got thrown around, it was a case of premature exaltation. The latest from Europe: my head is hot and my feet are freezing Angela Merkel described Europe as being ‘“‘a good way up the mountain path” regarding the debt crisis. Courtesy of the ECB, there has been a dramatic improvement i

: my head is hot and my feet are freezing Angela Merkel described Europe as being ‘“‘a good way up the mo

into renewable energy? In the wake of Fukushima, Chancellor Merkel announced a plan to accelerate the closure of coa

countries are planning for Independence Day Il; Is Germany making an impetuous mad dash into renewable energy? In the wake of Fukushima, Chancellor Merkel announced a plan to accelerate the closure of coal and nuclear power plants, with the goal of relying more on renewable energy to fill the gap. Germa

ready. SPIEGEL: The German government has also announced that it will not support the Palestinians’ plan. Elaraby: I heard what (German Chancellor) Angela Merkel said. She cited the Germans' unique responsibility to the Jews. But the Germans also have a responsibility to the Palestinians. SPIEGEL: The radical

Elaraby: I heard what (German Chancellor) Angela Merkel said. She cited the Germans' unique responsibilit

alitarian states. While Putin called the pact “immoral” during a 2009 visit to Poland, he defended the agreement during a joint press conference with Angela Merkel in 2015, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. q He did so in a fashion typical of current Russian propa- ganda methods. He accused the West of t

hetimes.co.uk/tto/ news/world/europe/article3926546.ece. 6. Gabriela Baczynska, “Putin Accused of Soviet Tactics in Drafting New History Book.” 7. “Merkel Listens as Putin Defends USSR's Pact with Nazi Germany,” Kviv Post, May 10, 2015, httos://www.kyivpost.com/article/con- tent/war-against-ukraine/merk

ied, but had not given to the journalists in Hong Kong—such as the embarrassing revelation about the NSA targeting the cellphone of German Chancellor Angela Merkel—continued to surface after Mr. Snowden arrived in Moscow, along with NSA documents released via WikiLeaks. As this was a critical discrepancy in Mr.

rgeting the cellphone of German Chancellor Angela Merkel—continued to surface after Mr. Snowden arrived in

s expose purported U.S. government actions in foreign lands, including the alleged tapping of friendly government officials’ con- versations, such as Angela Merkel’s, these are implicitly conflated with the NSA’s domestic surveillance program, around which a | | Epst_9780451494566_2p_all_r1.indd 303 ® 9/30/16 8:1

istent with © Kucherena’s assertion that he had access to the archive. ® Adding to the intrigue, Poitras was apparently caught by surprise when the Merkel story broke in Der Spiegel. She urgently texted Snowden on what she called “background” (which ordinarily means that a journalist will not attribute

ts like Hungary's Viktor Orban. Clinton added: "I admire the very generous and compassionate approaches that were taken particularly by leaders like Angela Merkel, but I think it is fair to say Europe has done its part, and must send a very clear messag "we are not going to be able to continue provide refuge an

at were taken particularly by leaders like Angela Merkel, but I think it is fair to say Europe has done it

ovided it. The most sensational of them was a purported document attributed to Snowden concerning the NSA hacking the cell phone of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The story was published on October 23, 2013 on the Der Spiegel website. The co-author of the story was Jacob Appelbaum. Even though Snowden had by n

istent with Kucherena’s assertion that Snowden had access to the archive. Adding to the intrigue, Poitras was apparently caught by surprise when the Merkel story broke in Der Spiegel. She urgently texted Snowden on what she called “background” (which ordinarily means that a journalist will not attribute

n politics. Will Europe follow the route to populism (revolt from the voters) or will we find relief for the markets by the end of 2017 from a Fillon/Merkel duo being in charge of the Euro area’s two largest economies. We think investors will demand a higher risk premium until the French Elections in May

est political risk event for European (and possibly global) equity markets in 2017. By 22 October 2017: German Federal elections Current Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced that she intends to stand for re- election. Current polls have Merkel’s CDU ahead followed by SDP with the euro- sceptic Alternative fu