German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Nov. 16 he does not believe tighter sanctions against Russia will help resolve the Ukraine crisis even though Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Nov. 15 the European Union is considering further sanctions.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Reuters: German economy minister rejects tougher sanctions on Russia
German Chancellor Angela Merkel checks the time while attending a session at the Bundestag, Germany's lower house of parliament in Berlin on Nov. 6.