Independent • 2021-07-22

We can’t go on like this: Angela Merkel says more must be done to tackle climate change after floods

The German Chancellor was speaking in Berlin

AP • 2021-07-22

Merkel defends legacy on gender, climate, with some regrets

BERLIN (AP) — With just months to go before her 16-year leadership of Germany ends, Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday defended her efforts to promote gender equality and curb climate change but expressed regret that some decisions, in hindsight, were made too late.

The Guardian • 2021-07-22

Merkel: Germany has not done enough to hit Paris climate targets

Chancellor says record on reducing carbon emissions ‘not sufficient’ as she reflects on 16-year leadership

AP • 2021-07-20

Belgium holds day of mourning in wake of deadly flooding

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium held a day of mourning Tuesday for the victims of last week’s devastating floods, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel made her second visit to the region worst hit by the disaster that left nearly 200 people dead in the two nations.