Section: The Epoch Times (USA)
German Chancellor Merkel Says She’s Seeking a Fourth Term
BERLIN—Angela Merkel, who has steered Germany through several global crises as its first woman leader, said Sunday that she will seek a fourth term as chancellor in general elections next year. “I literally thought about this decision endlessly … but I am ready to run for office again,” Merkel told reporters after meeting with high-ranking...
Obama Urges European Leaders to Work With Trump
BERLIN (AP) — President Barack Obama used a meeting with key European leaders Friday to urge them to work with the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump and to discuss steps necessary to resolve the conflicts in Syria and eastern Ukraine, the White House said. Obama’s meeting with the leaders of Germany, Britain, France,...
Stand up to Russia, Obama Advises Trump
BERLIN—Offering some pointed foreign policy advice to his successor, President Barack Obama expressed hope Thursday that President-elect Donald Trump would stand up to Russia when it deviates from U.S. “values and international norms.” Obama, in a joint news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during his final presidential visit to...
Putin, Trump Speak by Phone, Agree to Work to Improve Ties
MOSCOW—Russian President Vladimir Putin and President-elect Donald Trump spoke over the phone Monday to discuss future efforts to improve the U.S.-Russian ties, the Kremlin and Trump’s office said. “President-elect Trump noted to President Putin that he is very much looking forward to having a strong and enduring relationship with Russia...
EU Ministers Reaffirm Iran Deal, Seek More Regional Security
BRUSSELS—Top EU diplomats are calling for more robust European defense and a greater European voice in world affairs as Donald Trump—whose isolationist, protectionist promises have worried many in Europe—prepares to assume the U.S. presidency. With many question marks around Trump’s foreign policy plans, EU foreign ministers agreed Monday...
German Foreign Minister Tapped to Become Next President
BERLIN—Germany’s foreign minister, who once referred to Donald Trump as a “hate preacher,” was tapped Monday to become his country’s next president. Frank-Walter Steinmeier would take over the largely ceremonial role as head of state from Joachim Gauck, whose five-year term ends in February. German news agency dpa reported Monday that...
Bulgaria Premier Resigns After Party Loses Presidential Vote
SOFIA, Bulgaria—Bulgaria’s prime minister handed in his resignation to parliament Monday after results showed his party losing badly in the presidential runoff, opening the way for an early parliamentary election. Boiko Borisov’s move comes after official results show Socialist-backed candidate Rumen Radev, a former non-partisan air...
EU Foreign Ministers to Gather to Grapple With Trump Impact
BRUSSELS—European Union foreign ministers will gather Sunday to discuss the impact of Donald Trump’s election on trans-Atlantic ties and whether it will complicate relations with an increasingly belligerent Russia. At informal dinner talks in Brussels, well away from the media, the ministers will debate how many of Trump’s campaign...
Putin Gives Thumbs-Up to Trump’s Win in US
WASHINGTON—Russian President Vladimir Putin is giving a thumbs-up to president-elect Donald Trump’s victory. In a brief statement Wednesday, the Kremlin said Putin has sent Trump a telegram to congratulate him on winning. Putin expressed “his hope to work together for removing Russian-American relations from their crisis state.” Putin also...
Russia’s Foreign Minister Says Syria Process ‘Sabotaged’
ATHENS, Greece—Russia’s foreign minister accused other countries involved in Syrian peace negotiations of having “sabotaged” the process with continued backing of militant groups intent on toppling President Bashar Assad. Sergey Lavrov made the remarks Wednesday on a visit to Greece, a NATO and European Union member that has maintained...
