Scholz to lead coalition government after agreement was signed by party leaders on TuesdayOlaf Scholz is to be voted in as chancellor by the Bundestag on Wednesday, opening a new chapter in German and European politics as the Merkel era comes to an end…
Sebastian Kurz departure is further blow to Europe’s centre-right
Resignation of Austrian chancellor follows Germany’s CDU crashing to its worst federal election resultEurope’s ailing centre-right is mourning the departure of a second high-profile conservative leader in the space of a month, as Austria’s chancellor, …
Germany’s Greens and CDU report ‘constructive’ coalition talks
Decision not likely to be reached in coming days – with any possible coalition likely to need a third partyGermany’s Green party and conservatives have described initial rounds of exploratory coalition talks as “constructive”.The comment came after the…
How the SPD relied on young rebels to win in north-east Germany
A left-behind Baltic Sea state took revenge on Angela Merkel’s CDU, which had done too little for too long to help the regionLess than four years ago, Erik von Malottki’s main objective was to keep the party he loved as far away from political power as…
Europe is losing its moral compass – how will it find its way without Merkel? | Marion Van Renterghem
The pragmatic chancellor’s departure will be a turning point not only for Germany but also the EUDuring a farewell tour of European heads of state and government this summer, Angela Merkel went to see the Queen. The few filmed minutes of her arrival in…
Germany election: SPD wins narrow victory as Merkel era ends in near-deadlock
Social Democrats edge out Christian Democrats, according to preliminary results, but tight finish leaves third-placed Green party as kingmakerGerman election results in fullWhat happens next as parties vie to form governmentGermany is set for weeks or …
Germany election 2021: Social Democrats and Merkel’s CDU neck-and-neck in chancellor race, exit poll says
Latest updates as SPD and CDU battle it out to become largest party in the BundestagGerman election results: exit poll and possible coalitions 6.29pm BST The pollsters are adjusting their exit poll estimates as the evening advances and the first offici…
‘Someone who knows who she is’: the staunch, subtle style of Angela Merkel
Since 2015, the outgoing German chancellor has largely relied on a sole Hamburg designer for her wardrobe A four-storey house set a discreet distance away from Neuer Wall, Hamburg’s luxury designer strip, holds the secrets to Angela Merkel’s successful…
Angela Merkel’s long reign as chancellor of Germany – in pictures
After 16 years in power, Angela Merkel is to retire as chancellor after a general election on Sunday, leaving a gaping hole in German politics. Merkel announced in October 2018 that her fourth term in office would be the last. The decision marks the fi…
The Guardian view on Europe after Merkel: problems managed, not solved | Editorial
The German chancellor has been an anchor of stability in turbulent times. Her departure raises big questions about the futureWhen Angela Merkel’s successor is identified in elections this Sunday, that person will be the first new holder of Europe’s mos…