Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Angela Merkel arrives in the US for farewell visit as chancellor
dw.com ^ | July 14, 2021 | AFP, AP, dpa

Posted on 07/14/2021 11:16:15 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Washington on Wednesday for what will in all likelihood be her last official visit to the US before her almost 16-year term in office ends after the September federal election.

Although the Merkel era is coming to an end, the trip is being seen as marking a new beginning in German-US relations following the tensions between Berlin and Washington under the administration of Donald Trump.

However, although new US President Joe Biden has vowed to steer his country away from the far more unilateral "America First" course of his predecessor, he and Merkel will still have some thorny bilateral issues to discuss.

Merkel has visited the US more than 20 times during her tenure, but this will be her first White House reception in three years. She will also be the first European leader to visit it during the Biden administration.

(Excerpt) Read more at dw.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Germany
KEYWORDS: angelamerkel; biden; chancellormerkel; germany; joebiden; merkel; nananana; presidentbiden
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-25 next last

1 posted on 07/14/2021 11:16:15 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Berlin_Freeper

Maybe she’ll slip into a bikini and dance around the side of the pool again — for old times sake.


2 posted on 07/14/2021 11:17:51 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: BenLurkin
Sixteen years in power:

About three-quarters of Germans (76%) express confidence in Merkel,

3 posted on 07/14/2021 11:22:47 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Berlin_Freeper
According to US government sources, the two leaders will also talk about the "threat of climate change, and promoting economic prosperity and international security based on our shared democratic values."

Joe is such a great guy because he will help save the world from Climate Change.

4 posted on 07/14/2021 11:27:27 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Berlin_Freeper
German Chancellor Angela Merkel to receive Johns Hopkins honorary degree
"A global leader of unparalleled determination and integrity, Chancellor Angela Merkel has not only led Germany but been a beacon for the world during crises from the Great Recession to the COVID-19 pandemic," Daniels said. "Bringing a scientist's rigor to policy and a deep humanity to politics, she has defended the values of open discourse, freedom of inquiry, and human flourishing that lie at the heart of democratic society and its institutions, including research universities like ours. In this, and in all she has accomplished on the world stage, Chancellor Merkel embodies the core ethos of Johns Hopkins, and we are truly honored and privileged to call her a part of the Johns Hopkins academic community."

5 posted on 07/14/2021 11:34:18 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

Uhh, no. Joe will say, “Germans are great. You’ve led them, uhh, real good.” After which his eyes will drift off into the ether and she’ll check her phone to make sure the restaurant reservation is REALLY SOON.


6 posted on 07/14/2021 11:34:35 PM PDT by JennysCool ('It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.' - Mark Twain)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: Berlin_Freeper
George W. Bush on Angela Merkel: 'A woman who is not afraid to lead'
Former US President George W. Bush does not usually give interviews. But he made an exception for outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel, offering some personal insights on her time in office and their relationship.

7 posted on 07/14/2021 11:39:25 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: Berlin_Freeper

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-14/merkel-s-message-to-biden-europe-wants-a-seat-at-the-table-too


8 posted on 07/14/2021 11:41:37 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: Berlin_Freeper

She’s big in the Bumdestag.

https://www.expatica.com/de/uncategorized/merkel-wont-take-action-over-bathing-suit-photos-99031/


9 posted on 07/15/2021 2:00:43 AM PDT by mewzilla (Those aren't masks. They're muzzles. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mewzilla
Merkel tells Germans to get vaccinated for 'more freedom'
10 posted on 07/15/2021 2:02:08 AM PDT by mewzilla (Those aren't masks. They're muzzles. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: Berlin_Freeper
Merkel is there for one reason...To tell Biden that Putin and she are forever tied and are NOT enemies in any way. And that she doesn't tell him what to do anymore than he would tell her what to do. And if folks are too dumb to realize that the proximity between Russia, Germany and the EU countries makes them "friends".

In other words...lay off Putin.

11 posted on 07/15/2021 2:05:30 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Sacajaweau

Merkel isn’t there to talk to BiteMe.

Their Deep State is here to talk to our Derp State.

And if the subject matter is dangerous enough that they don’t trust any mode of communication other than person-to-person...

Prepare for incoming, folks.


12 posted on 07/15/2021 2:13:10 AM PDT by mewzilla (Those aren't masks. They're muzzles. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: Berlin_Freeper

Which shows how morally depraved and stupid most Germans are.


13 posted on 07/15/2021 2:41:08 AM PDT by Greetings_Puny_Humans (I mostly come out at night... mostly.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: Berlin_Freeper

“So long, farewell, auf viedersen, good night Angela! You have left your mark on Germany, and it is less German than ever before. A lot of German people have lost their personal freedoms so that “refugees” be given them.
The stories are all there, many still on YouTube.


14 posted on 07/15/2021 3:21:44 AM PDT by lee martell
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mewzilla

Eh, at 60 it’s not like I’m gonna win any bathing suit competitions myself, either.

15 posted on 07/15/2021 3:23:47 AM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: Berlin_Freeper

I doubt she’s out of politics. She will reap her reward from the EU for bringing in millions of bearded ones to rape the women and live off the generosity of the citizens.


16 posted on 07/15/2021 3:49:47 AM PDT by I want the USA back (To find out who really rules you, find out who you're not allowed to criticize. Voltaire. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: martin_fierro

I always thought she looked a bit like Hitler without the mustache.


17 posted on 07/15/2021 4:17:43 AM PDT by Flavious_Maximus (Fauci is a murderer)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]

To: Greetings_Puny_Humans

Exactly. Go read about the kind of porn most Germans are into. Sick deviants, almost the whole lot.


18 posted on 07/15/2021 4:20:19 AM PDT by Levy78
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]

To: Berlin_Freeper

Stasi whore.


19 posted on 07/15/2021 5:05:09 AM PDT by nonliberal (Caput gerat lupinum)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Berlin_Freeper
....... he and Merkel ......

That's a laugh. Negotiating with creepy joe will be like bargaining with a six year old. "I'll give you a shiny quarter for your daddy's firearm collection." Joe: "OK!"

20 posted on 07/15/2021 6:09:54 AM PDT by LouAvul (Lying headlines from fake news articles written by pimps masquerading as journalists.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-25 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson