/tags/angela-merkel Angela Merkel en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 13:34:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-01/eu-officials-question-kerry-on-unacceptable-spying-claims Allegations that the U.S. had spied on EU offices in Washington and New York emerged this weekend. European officials say the incident could endanger trade talks. Mon, 01 Jul 2013 13:34:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-01/eu-officials-question-kerry-on-unacceptable-spying-claims Bill Chappell /2013-06-17/nazi-era-past-clouds-germanys-leadership-role After the G-8 Summit in Northern Ireland, President Obama travels to Germany to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel. Renee Montagne talks to Zanny Minton Beddoes, of The Economist, about the magazine's upcoming cover story on Germany and its failure to take a leadership role in the European Union. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT /2013-06-17/nazi-era-past-clouds-germanys-leadership-role /npr-news/2013-04-08/i-liked-it-putin-says-of-protest-by-topless-women In Hanover, Germany, the Russian leader was greeted by three women protesters who stripped off their tops before shouting expletives at him. While he professed to enjoy their demonstration, Putin's aides want the women punished. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:02:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-08/i-liked-it-putin-says-of-protest-by-topless-women Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson /npr-news/2013-03-20/cyprus-scrambles-for-plan-b-bailout The Cypriot finance minister is in Moscow for meetings aimed at securing a Russian alternative to the bailout. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:04:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-20/cyprus-scrambles-for-plan-b-bailout Scott Neuman /npr-news/2012-10-09/in-greece-protests-greet-germanys-angela-merkel While Merkel met with the Greek prime minister, protesters — some in Nazi costumes — gathered outside. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:33:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-10-09/in-greece-protests-greet-germanys-angela-merkel Eyder Peralta /2012-09-07/spains-economy-may-need-eu-assistance German Chancellor Angela Merkel praised Spain's efforts at austerity. It was her first visit to Madrid since conservatives won power there and implemented the most severe budget cuts in Spain's democratic history. But those cuts may not be enough to keep Spain afloat. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:00:00 GMT /2012-09-07/spains-economy-may-need-eu-assistance Lauren Frayer /2012-08-30/china-to-buy-50-planes-from-airbus The more than $3.5 billion deal was signed during a visit to China by German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:00:00 GMT /2012-08-30/china-to-buy-50-planes-from-airbus /npr-news/2012-06-15/three-frightening-phrases-you-should-understand When economists talk about their fears, they constantly use three phrases: "fiscal cliff," "muddle through" and "hard landing." Each is related to a different problem in a different region of the world: the U.S., Europe and China. And there are worries that all of these crises will explode soon. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:44:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-06-15/three-frightening-phrases-you-should-understand Marilyn Geewax /npr-news/2012-05-15/for-new-french-president-germany-is-first-stop Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have different ideas about how to address Europe's financial turmoil. Their relationship will help set the tone for what happens next in Europe. Tue, 15 May 2012 20:43:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-15/for-new-french-president-germany-is-first-stop Eric Westervelt /npr-news/2012-05-13/opposition-wins-major-state-vote-in-germany Voters in Germany's most populous state, North Rhine Westphalia, have delivered a major blow to the ruling party, the Christian Democrats, led by Chancellor Angela Merkel. Weekends on All Things Considered host Guy Raz talks with Michael Kolz, the chief political reporter for German station Phoenix, about why the results in North Rhine Westphalia matter and what they mean for the left-wing Social Democrats. Sun, 13 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-13/opposition-wins-major-state-vote-in-germany