Merkel still remains more popular than current Chancellor Olaf Scholz
It is sad that people in Europe and the wider world do not understand the meaning of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact for Poland, writes Polish commentator Tomasz Łysiak
Angela Merkel awarded with peace prize for the open borders policy Germany continues to suffer from
Every time Angela Merkel appears in the media and is in denial about Germany’s mistakes over Russia, the further we are from Germany regaining credibility, writes Marek A. Cichocki
She lost her ID card, debit card, driver’s license, and cash
The former German chancellor would chair a high-level advisory board of former heads of state and government
One of the most prominent conservatives in Czechia points out that Merkel was reliable and prudent, and that it can always get worse
PM Orbán highlights the need for tolerating different viewpoints in Hungarian-German relations in a new article published in the German press
Scholz leaves out “So help me God” from his oath of office
Russian television produced a transcript of the phone call between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko
It is too early to tell what were the true intentions behind Merkel’s sharp left-wing turn on migration in 2015, but it undoubtedly split Europe into two starkly different camps
Poland’s interior minister says Germany will work with Poland to stem the migrant crisis and not against it
Aleksandr Lukashenko Angela Merkel attack on Polish border Belarus illegal migrants Commentary Poland Chancellor Merkel’s capitulation to Belarus — so naïve it is almost bizarre — is a desperate attempt to minimize Poland’s successful effort to protect its borders from a massive migrant, writes editor-in-chief of Sieci weekly Jacek Karnowski
Minsk claims that negotiations about creating a humanitarian corridor to the West are taking place
Fears grow that Germany is seeking a backroom deal with Belarus
Germany’s reluctance to take firm action against the migration wave on the Belarus-Polish border is a clear sign of surrender, writes Magyar Hírlap columnist Péter G. Fehér
Despite claims of success from Merkel last week, most Germans do not believe the migrant crisis has been a “success”
Although Merkel mentioned some shortcomings, she says she is satisfied with how the migration crisis turned out
Judicial reform
Before withdrawing funding, the EU should deepen its dialogue with Poland and Hungary, according to Merkel
This was the German chancellor’s last speech about German reunification after 16 years in power
Poland’s former foreign minister believes that outgoing German chancellor Angela Merkel was always actively working against Polish interests
Supporters of the conservative CDU/CSU union will miss Merkel the most, while supporters of AfD will miss her the least
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Warsaw to reflect on 16 years of partnership between Poland and Germany
Economist Csaba Szajlai takes a look at the state of Germany’s economy and society as the Merkel era draws to a close
Merkel says Taliban advance happened at a ‘breathtaking speed’
Germany seems reluctant to take in more migrants, but will give €100 million to humanitarian aid and allocate another €500 million for further expenses
For 300 years Berlin has been treating relations with Russia as a way of building its own position as a great power in Europe, writes political scientist Marek Cichocki
Ankara is building a wall to stop migrants flowing in from Afghanistan
Will German once again accept hundreds of thousands of migrants following the fall of Afghanistan?
Politician Armin Laschet defends Germany’s interests – even at the cost of fundamental values – but also appreciates Poland’s relevance, writes foreign columnist of “Rzeczpospolita” daily Jędrzej Bielecki
Despite the Biden-Merkel summit not bringing about breakthrough decisions, it will still have serious consequences, writes former Polish Minister of Defense Jan Parys
Antoni Macierewicz believes that Germany and France are ‘frustrated’ after their attempts to impose an alliance between the EU and Russia failed
By betting on its national interests and pursuing business with Russia, Germany is destroying European solidarity, writes Jerzy Haszczyński, the head of the foreign desk of Rzeczpospolita daily
Germany’s pivot to the left will increase pressure for supremacy of EU institutions over nation-states, writes influential Polish conservative commentator and former Speaker of Sejm Marek Jurek
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says that she and Joe Biden are on the same page over the Russian-German gas pipeline
The German delegation is headed by Jan Hecker, one of Angela Merkel’s closest advisors
The European powers that pollute the most want others to subsidize their green transition
China in no hurry to ask for European approval for its Sinopharm vaccine
By betting on Armin Laschet as its leader, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) of Germany has most likely sealed its future election defeat, writes political scientist and philosopher Marek A. Cichocki
Any further delay will play into the hands of the Greens and the liberal FDP
All sides agree to be guided by the Minsk agreement in the Ukrainian conflict
A dominant election victory of the Greens in Germany would permit the climate revolution to move even further and become the central issue of European politics, writes philosopher and political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
Professor Andrzej Nowak, a historian at Jagiellonian University, analyzes the genesis of the megalomania of some Western states toward Poland and Europe in an article for the monthly WPIS
Israel is moving in the opposite direction
Czechia could use the beds in case of emergency
The speech delivered by US President Joe Biden at the Munich Security Conference was not exactly what the left-liberal media expected it to be, Mariann Őry writes in a commentary in daily Magyar Hírlap
Migrant children are in a “much more difficult situation”
Merkel pushes for approval of Russian Sputnik-V vaccine
After the weekend electoral congress of the German Christian Democratic Party (CDU) Magyar Hírlap columnist Mariann Őry takes a look at the landscape the new party leader, Armin Laschet, has inherited
Donald Tusk’s eulogy to the CDU at the party’s congress is considered an embarrassment, writes ruling party PiS MEP Zbigniew Kuźmiuk
Despite human rights abuses, signs of genocide, and imprisonment of a million Muslims, the EU rewards China with a trade deal while pursuing rule-of-law sanctions against Hungary and Poland
Vladimir Putin is likely to be satisfied that the CDU is to be led by the centrist Armin Laschet, who will hope to succeed Angela Merkel as German chancellor, writes Marek Budzisz on portal wpolityce.pl
Pragmatic policies are expected to dominate Germany in the future despite Merkel leaving office
Hungarian Justice Minister Judit Varga says that “private censorship has reached a new level”
The draft document has yet to be approved by all member states
Angela Merkel Charles Michel coronavirus recovery fund EU budget European Union Germany Hungary Ursula von der Leyen Viktor Orbán News “There is no agreement on anything as long as there is no agreement on everything,” asserts PM Orbán
None of the three top candidates even approach her popularity
Germany is determined to have direct access to Russian gas, even if it means risking its relations with its allies
The Greek-Turkish crisis tops the agenda but concerns with China will also feature prominently
The old Continent has changed with mass migration
Germany is still accepting hundreds of thousands of Muslim migrants a year due to its declining demographics, but the country is paying a price through Islamization, writes Paweł Chmielewski
The Syrian attacker was provided mental health care by the authorities, while the victim was left alone dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder
Angela Merkel has allegedly promised to be “braver” after a meeting with Greta Thunberg
Aleksandr Lukashenko Angela Merkel Belarus EU Mateusz Morawiecki Poland Presidential elections Protests Commentary On Belarus, the West has to choose between sacrificing its interests or values, but since it is not prepared to do either it will not do anything, argues Jędrzej Bielecki in Polish dally Rzeczpospolita.
The situation on the Italian island of Lampedusa is a dire wake-up call for Europe, writes Polish columnist Kemir
Angela Merkel is the big victor of the EU summit because she succeeded in saving the single market of which the main beneficiary is Germany, writes Jędrzej Bielecki
Grants reduced to €390 billion, but frugal countries like Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands and Finland get more rebate money
Germany will arrive at the EU Summit ready to compromise
Angela Merkel Coronavirus economic crisis Emmanuel Macron EU budget European Union France Germany Hungary Viktor Orbán News All sides are rallying the troops for upcoming EU summit
Police clashed with rioters once again on Friday night
Andrej Babiš Angela Merkel Charles Michel Czech Republic EU budget EU recovery fund European Council the EC News Andrej Babiš still has reservations towards the proposal
German Chancellor must hammer out several key deals
Time is short for recovery package and seven-year budget
After 15 years at the helm, Merkel is now looking for her place in history
Angela Merkel Coronavirus crisis Czech Republic economy Emmanuel Macron EU funds EU recovery fund News Czechia to become a net payer in proposed recovery plan for the coronavirus crisis
Poland must raise its voice about the impending new EU grant deal that could hurt the Central and Eastern European region, writes Marek A. Cichocki
A new German movie about the 2015 migrant crisis is a prime example of how Germany is manipulating its population
“Frugal Four” create their own draft for an EU recovery fund
PM Andrej Babiš is critical of the proposal to create a European rescue program to help countries like Spain and Italy
V4 heads release a joint statement with Germany
EU Commission welcomes the plan but many member states remain skeptical
German leftists demand money and amnesty for illegal migrants
Angela Merkel Coronavirus economy Emmanuel Macron EU budget European Union France Germany Hungary Ursula von der Leyen Viktor Orbán News Deep divisions remain in Europe over how to fund.an economic recovery
Polish prime minister also spoke with his allies in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Bans on public events to stay in place until the end of August
Most European leaders see substantial gains in support during the coronavirus crisis
The Civic Platform (PO) has joined the appeal to exclude Fidesz from the European People’s Party (EPP)
Germany made a decision to accept over a million migrants in 2015 and now Poland is paying the price, says PiS MEP Patryk Jaki.
