Topic: Helmut Schmidt
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Merkel, Hollande pledge to find common ground on European growth
French President François Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel held the first of many meetings yesterday, discussing proposals for augmenting austerity with stimulus measures.
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Opinion: If Hollande wins French election, Europe won't collapse – just shift a bit
Socialist François Hollande may well win the French presidential election. But don't expect a big brawl or gridlock with German Chancellor Angela Merkel over austerity and debt. Markets will keep Hollande in check. And then there's the tradition of German-French cooperation.
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An end to cut, cut, cut? Merkel and Sarkozy agree to focus on growth.
In a Berlin meeting today, German Chancellor Merkel and French President Sarkozy signaled a major shift in eurozone economic strategy by making growth a priority in managing the economic crisis.
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What's the fuss over Angela Merkel's bin Laden comment?
The German chancellor said she was 'pleased' about Osama bin Laden's death. In Germany, bold political language is rare – a lasting legacy of Germany’s violent past.
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Greens' growth in Germany spurs deputy chancellor's departure
Guido Westerwelle announced he is resigning as deputy chancellor to Angela Merkel after their parties received stunning losses to Greens in last month's state elections.
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Nuclear weapons: Is full disarmament possible?
As world leaders convene in Washington for a summit on halting the spread of nuclear weapons, a global debate is rising on the merits – and feasibility – of total nuclear disarmament.
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Opinion: Wanted: elected leaders with international experience
To solve today’s global issues, politicians need what the private sector has.
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Europe's ardor for Olympic boycott cools
Despite earlier tensions over Tibet, French President Nicolas Sarkozy will attend the opening ceremonies in August.
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Europe's ardor for Olympic boycott cools
Despite earlier tensions over Tibet, French President Nicolas Sarkozy will attend the opening ceremonies in August.
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