Angela Merkel, the former Chancellor of Germany, has played a long-standing and significant role in relations between China and Germany. Her political leadership and influence have shaped the cooperation, dialogue, and strategic partnership between the two countries. On our “Angela Merkel” topic page at China.Table, we offer you a comprehensive overview of the current developments, significance, and outlook for the relationship between Angela Merkel and China. We explore topics such as bilateral economic relations, political cooperation, climate policy, human rights, and more.
European Order of Merit: Some surprising recipients
Ahead of the first presentation of the newly created award, some of the nominations apparently caused some consternation among certain heads of state and government. Angela Merkel was nominated by an SPD politician, Belgium nominated a Pole, and the Greek prime minister is said to have advocated for a basketball star.
By Markus Grabitz