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What Merkel, the belated feminist, did for women
As Germany's first female chancellor, Angela Merkel smashed the glass ceiling but it took 16 years in office before she declared herself a feminist -- too little too late for some
As Merkel exits, Germans debate famed budget discipline
Germany smashed its debt taboo to help the economy weather the pandemic crisis, but as the post-Merkel era beckons, voters will decide on September 26 if they want a return to fiscal discipline
Three lives transformed by Merkel’s decisions
In her 16 years in power, German chancellor Angela Merkel has influenced the path taken by Europe. These are three people whose lives were upended by some of her most significant policy decisions
Key things to know about the German election
In the run-up to a vote that will mark a seismic shift for Europe's biggest economy, the race to replace German Chancellor Angela Merkel is wide open -- as is the question of what the next government will look like
Poland blasts EU ‘interference’ but rejects ‘Polexit’
Poland wants sovereignty and an end to EU "interference" in its internal affairs, but the head of the ruling right-wing populist party says Warsaw will not leave the 27-nation bloc
How Paris attacks prompted tougher Greek migrant checks
With the support of EU equipment and personnel, Greece has stepped up security safeguards since the 2015 Paris attacks when jihadists killed 130 people in suicide bombing and gun assaults
Macron stirs German campaign with pre-poll invites
By hosting two contenders to succeed Merkel as chancellor, President Macron has shown how anxiously France is eyeing the outcome of Germany's election and its effect on a crucial EU partnership
Has Delta killed the herd immunity dream?
As the Delta variant continues its global surge, experts are questioning whether the long-held goal of achieving herd immunity from Covid-19 through vaccination is still viable
UK facing supply crunch thanks to Covid and Brexit
Britain's factories, restaurants and supermarkets are facing stubborn supply problems due to the Covid pandemic and Brexit, sparking calls this week for government help ahead of Christmas
Slow Covid vaccination to cost global economy $2.3 tn: study
The slow rollout of coronavirus vaccines will cost the global economy $2.3 trillion in lost output, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit