http://www.mail.com/people/77356-peer-steinbrueck.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/77356-peer-steinbrueck.html http://www.mail.com/news/world/2105018-german-opposition-party-marks-bittersweet-150th.html BERLIN (AP) — Germany's main opposition party marked a bittersweet 150th birthday on Thursday — trailing badly in polls ahead of September elections and hearing praise for its efforts to reform Europe's biggest economy from French President Francois Hollande, a recent left-wing winner who has lost his luster. Hollande was the star guest at the center-left... Thu, 23 May 2013 13:04:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2105018-german-opposition-party-marks-bittersweet-150th.html 2013-05-23T13:04:53Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2097816-german-fm-criticizes-remarks-hungarian-pm.html BERLIN (AP) — It started out simple enough: German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized constitutional changes that have been made in Hungary. But Hungary's leader not only objected, he also found what he called a veiled reference to Adolf Hitler's occupation of his country in 1944. The result? Tensions between Germany and Hungary have flared, and if there... Mon, 20 May 2013 16:31:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2097816-german-fm-criticizes-remarks-hungarian-pm.html 2013-05-20T16:31:17Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2071092-merkel-challenger-hits-brakes-autobahn-limits.html BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel's challenger in September's election is trying to avoid a political speed bump. Peer Steinbrueck is trying to halt a debate set off by a Social Democrat colleague about whether to introduce speed limits on all German highways — a potential turnoff for voters. The chairman of his party was quoted Wednesday as s... Wed, 08 May 2013 12:04:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2071092-merkel-challenger-hits-brakes-autobahn-limits.html 2013-05-08T12:04:36Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2000018-poll-germans-merkels-crisis-management.html BERLIN (AP) — A new poll shows Germans widely approve of Chancellor Angela Merkel's crisis management following a bailout deal for Cyprus, suggesting it remains a key asset for the leader as she prepares to seek a third term in elections in September. The poll for ARD television published Friday also showed Merkel's popularity riding high and that of cent... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:58:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2000018-poll-germans-merkels-crisis-management.html 2013-04-05T09:58:13Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1879782-german-education-minister-quits-plagiarism-case.html BERLIN (AP) — Germany's education minister resigned Saturday after a university decided to withdraw her doctorate, finding that she plagiarized parts of her thesis — an embarrassment for Chancellor Angela Merkel's government as it prepares for elections later this year. Merkel said she had accepted "only with a very heavy heart" the resignation of Annette... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1879782-german-education-minister-quits-plagiarism-case.html 2013-02-09T19:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1834622-loss-blow-to-merkel-decisive.html BERLIN (AP) — The defeat of Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition in a high-profile state election is a blow to the German leader as she seeks a third term later this year. But it's far from clear that the opposition can build on its narrow win to oust the popular conservative. The opposition Social Democrats and Greens ejected Merkel's center-right allian... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1834622-loss-blow-to-merkel-decisive.html 2013-01-21T13:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1832858-merkels-coalition-loses-german-vote.html BERLIN (AP) — Germany's center-left opposition won a wafer-thin victory over Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition in a major state election Sunday, dealing a setback as she seeks a third term at the helm of Europe's biggest economy later this year. The opposition Social Democrats and Greens won a single-seat majority in the state legislature in Lower Saxo... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1832858-merkels-coalition-loses-german-vote.html 2013-01-20T22:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1829198-regional-vote-to-offer-clues-to-merkel-future.html BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel is riding high in polls as she seeks a third term at the head of Europe's biggest economy. But a major state election this weekend may lift her center-left rivals' hopes of defying the odds and ousting Germany's leader. Surveys show Merkel's conservative Christian Democrats leading in the polls in Lower Saxony, where... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1829198-regional-vote-to-offer-clues-to-merkel-future.html 2013-01-18T07:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1801174-merkel-highlights-economy-german-election-year.html BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel highlighted Germany's economic strength as she kicked off campaigning Saturday for an important state vote that comes months before national elections, and she brushed aside worries about the weakness of her party's coalition partner. Merkel's center-right party faces a tough battle to extend its 10-year hold on Lowe... Sat, 05 Jan 2013 12:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1801174-merkel-highlights-economy-german-election-year.html 2013-01-05T12:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1760900-german-opposition-banks-finance-rescue-fund.html BERLIN (AP) — Germany's main opposition parties are proposing that banks should pay at least €200 billion ($260 billion) into a new European rescue fund rather than hoping for taxpayer-funded bailouts in future. Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-left challenger in elections expected next September, Peer Steinbrueck, says it's important to reduce "the blac... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1760900-german-opposition-banks-finance-rescue-fund.html 2012-12-12T12:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1754182-challenger-merkel-isolating-germany-europe.html BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-left challenger accused the German leader of isolating the country in Europe as he sought Sunday to kick-start his campaign for next year's elections, pledging to make social policy and promises of tougher financial regulation central issues. Former Finance Minister Peer Steinbrueck's Social Democrats rallie... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 15:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1754182-challenger-merkel-isolating-germany-europe.html 2012-12-09T15:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1741952-germanys-merkel-sets-stage-2013-elections.html BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel launched her bid for re-election Tuesday, telling party faithful her government has successfully steered Germany through the worst of the European financial crisis and is best equipped to guide it through what may still be tough times ahead. Speaking at her Christian Democratic Union's party congress in Hannover, she... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1741952-germanys-merkel-sets-stage-2013-elections.html 2012-12-04T14:00:00Z