FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Alberto jabs at Cristina as he talks up opportunities in Europe 12-05-2022 16:00 President shows off his independent streak during tour of Spain, Germany and France as he criticises vice-president’s “partial view” of challenges facing Argentina. by James Grainger
WAR IN UKRAINE President Fernández questions economic sanctions against Russia 11-05-2022 15:59 Peronist leader, speaking in Berlin, says Russia should remain in the G20 and that sanctions on the country over Ukraine war are having “negative repercussions for Argentina and the world.”
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY President puts domestic tensions on pause with European tour 09-05-2022 15:39 Argentina’s president flies to the Spanish city of Madrid on Monday ahead of meeting with Spanish leader Pedro Sánchez. Tour also includes a two-day stopover in Germany and possible meeting with Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
TENSIONS IN EASTERN EUROPE Putin oversees missile drills as US steps up Ukraine invasion warnings 19-02-2022 08:25 President Vladimir Putin oversees drills involving nuclear-capable missiles, hours after the United States warned that it was now sure that Moscow is planning to invade Ukraine within days.
EUROPEAN POLITICS 'Hamstrung' Europe searches for a post-Merkel leader 28-12-2021 10:15 Angela Merkel's departure from the political stage after 16 years as chancellor has not only ushered in a new era in Germany but also shaken up the power balance in the European Union.
EUROPEAN POLITICS Macron hails Scholz as Europe's new power couple meets 10-12-2021 12:36 French President Emmanuel Macron hailed a "convergence of views" with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday as the two men met for their first talks as leaders.
GERMAN ELECTIONS Merkel urges vote for 'stable' Germany as election looms 24-09-2021 18:34 Chancellor Angela Merkel makes a strong pitch to voters for her party as candidates made their final bid for support hours ahead of Sunday's vote.
GERMAN ELECTIONS Germany readies for election that will end Merkel era 23-09-2021 13:28 Germans vote in an election on Sunday that will mark the end of Angela Merkel's 16 years in power and the beginning of a rare period of unpredictability in Europe's top economy.