Topic: Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Merkel hails victory in Germany vote

Voters enabled Chancellor Angela Merkel to form a politically comfortable 'center-right' coalition with the pro-business, tax-cutting Free Democratic Party (FDP).

Will German voter doubts undermine Merkel's coalition hopes?

New poll indicates Merkel’s desire for center-right government may be out of reach as Sept. 27 election looms.

Tepid TV debate for Germany's top office declared a draw

'Yes, we yawn!' one local newspaper mocked Monday's mild face-off between Chancellor Angela Merkel and Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Germany: Fake candidate polls well

Germany’s Merkel under siege after Afghanistan airstrike

The deadliest use of force by German troops since World War II has ignited a debate among an increasingly skeptical electorate.

US wants to export 30 Guantánamo inmates but Europe is balking

Was attorney general Eric Holder's visit to Berlin last week a 'diplomatic begging tour'?

Unlike the US, Germany unlikely to bail out automaker

Merkel, in visit to headquarters of GM's Opel unit, says that direct aid is unlikely.

As war ebbs, Europe returns to Iraq

France and Germany opposed the US-led invasion but are now eyeing new investments in the war-torn country.

EU fails to agree on who will host Guantánamo prisoners

Closing Guantánamo: Will Europeans take detainees?

Europeans, who have long pushed to close the controversial facility, are hesitant to take some of its inmates.

Germany's left-wing SPD party returns to the middle

On Sunday, the moderate foreign minister and vice chancellor, Frank-Walter Steinmeir, was chosen as the party's candidate for chancellor in next year's federal election.

Iran sanctions likely to rise as election issue

Tehran dismisses latest UN offer on nuclear program, prolonging the debate over more sanctions.

As Bush launches farewell tour, Europe warms up

The US-German relationship is perhaps the clearest example of improving ties since the Iraq war began.

As Bush launches farewell tour, Europe warms up

The US-German relationship is perhaps the clearest example of improving ties since the Iraq war began.

Isolated Jenin opens to some cross-barrier traffic

Once a militant bastion, the West Bank city is now open to visits from Israeli Arabs. The move could help bolster the peace process and provide a much-needed economic boost.

Dalai Lama meets a top German official – but only one

European leaders are struggling to balance growing trade ties with China and deep public sympathy for Tibetans and their exiled leader, wrapping up his first stop on a global tour.