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Barack Obama and Angela Merkel share an intimate meal on President’s farewell tour of Europe

OUTGOING US president Barack Obama shared a dimly-lit intimate dinner for two with German leader Angela Merkel last night.

The cosy pair were pictured at the famous Adlon hotel in Berlin as part of Obama's 'farewell tour' of Europe before he leaves office in January.

The two world leaders dined together in Berlin and discussed old times
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The two world leaders dined together in Berlin and discussed old timesCredit: EPA
The friendly pair were pictured at the famous Adlon hotel
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The friendly pair were pictured at the famous Adlon hotelCredit: Getty Images

The president is visiting Germany as well as Greece on a farewell tour to Europe before he makes way for president-elect Donald Trump.

Theresa May will hold talks with Obama and European leaders in Berlin about the risk of the fight against ISIS in the Middle East spreading to neighbouring countries.

She will also try to get in a few words on Brexit during her very own one-on-one with the Merkel.

The main issue on the agenda for Friday’s meeting between Merkel, May, Obama, France’s François Hollande and Italy’s Matteo Renzi – plus Spain’s Mariano Rajoy – will be the threat posed by the dispersal of seasoned Isis fighters.

Earlier yesterday Obama pledged his support for Merkel saying if he were German he might support her if she runs for a fourth term.

At a Berlin press conference, Obama  made a phone gesture and smiled and winked at journalists as Ms Merkel said of the end of their eight-year working relationship: “The parting is hard for me.”

Praising her integrity and core values, Obama added: "I wish I could be there to lighten her load somewhat, but she is tough."

Obama is welcomed by German Chancellor Merkel upon his arrival at the chancellery in Berlin
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Obama is welcomed by German Chancellor Merkel upon his arrival at the chancellery in BerlinCredit: Reuters
In good spirits ... Obama made a phone gesture and winked at press conference in Berlin as he praised Merkel, calling her an 'outstanding partner'
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In good spirits ... Obama made a phone gesture and winked at press conference in Berlin as he praised Merkel, calling her an 'outstanding partner'Credit: Associated Press

Obama said Merkel, who has been in power since 2005, would face a number of "big burdens" if she were to run to become Germany's chancellor again.

The leader, who may decide to stand again, said she would announce her decision at the appropriate moment, but said "that is not today".


Merkel is expected to reveal whether she will run for Chancellor again next year on Sunday, the reports.

While aides close to her say she is gravitating towards another run, one lawmaker from her party this week told she will definitely be putting herself forward.

Hillary Clinton ... presidential candidate looked a little worse for wear when she resurfaced at a Washington gala following her defeat
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Hillary Clinton ... presidential candidate looked a little worse for wear when she resurfaced at a Washington gala following her defeatCredit: Getty Images

Meanwhile, defeated US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton looked shattered at a Washington gala.

She admitted wanting to “curl up at home” after being crushed by Republican Donald Trump.



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