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German Chancellor Angela Merkel is given 2-week deadline by her coalition partners, the Christian Social Union, over stricter migration and asylum rules. (Shutterstock)

June 19th, 2018 - 06:00 GMT

Merkel Given Two Weeks by Coalition Partners to Solve Refugee Crisis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been been given a two-week deadline by her ultra-conservative coalition partner on Monday to adopt stricter migration and asylum rules in agreement with other EU member states.

The latest spat between Ankara and Berlin risks propelling a months-long crisis in ties between the two NATO allies to a new level ahead of Germany's Sept. 24 general election (Tobias Schwarz/AFP)

August 20th, 2017 - 09:33 GMT

Germany, Turkey in War of Words Over Erdogan’s Election ‘Interference’

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) talks with German Vice Chancellor, Economy and Energy Minister Sigmar Gabriel during a session of the Bundestag (lower house of parliament) on September 8, 2016 in Berlin. (AFP/Wolfgang Kumm)

September 8th, 2016 - 12:30 GMT

Merkel’s allies demand priority be given to Western, Christian migrants in future

January 16th, 2016 - 03:00 GMT

Merkel allies step up pressure to cap refugees in Germany

November 4th, 2015 - 08:00 GMT

Merkel urges EU to share refugee ‘burden’ with Turkey

February 2nd, 2003 - 02:00 GMT

Schroeder set to be punished in key German state polls

September 3rd, 2001 - 02:00 GMT

German Chancellor Defends Defense Minister over Holiday Flights

October 31st, 2000 - 02:00 GMT