Donald Trump

Kerry: Trump's criticism of Merkel 'inappropriate'

Outgoing US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday that President-elect Donald Trump had been wrong to criticize "courageous" German leader Angela Merkel, calling his remarks "inappropriate".

US election

John Kerry in Berlin: 'we are going to be OK'

US Secretary of State John Kerry warned on Monday that "anxieties" were sweeping Western democracies and stressed the need for strong transatlantic ties as Europe nervously awaits Donald Trump's start in the White House.

Ukraine

Kerry's challenge to Russia at Berlin Wall

US Secretary of State John Kerry visited remnants of the Berlin Wall on Wednesday and warned that East-West tensions again threaten freedom in Europe, 25 years after its collapse.

Israel

Merkel backs Kerry's US Middle East peace bid

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she will fully support efforts by US Secretary of State John Kerry to relaunch the Middle East peace process during her upcoming visit to Israel.