Growing dissent within conservative ranks is diminishing Armin Laschet’s hopes of keeping his party in powerA leading German conservative has made a public show of congratulating the Social Democrats’ candidate on winning Sunday’s national election in…
How German coalition wrangling could affect Cop26 mood
Analysis: after Germany’s climate election, UN summit delegates will be watching to see what is agreed on coal phase-outIt was called Germany’s climate election. After deadly floods in July sharpened the focus on the climate emergency, all parties vied…
Germany: SPD intends to form coalition with Greens and liberals
Centre-left contender to replace Angela Merkel announces plan for ‘social-ecological-liberal’ allianceThe centre-left contender to fill Angela Merkel’s shoes has announced his intention to forge a “social-ecological-liberal coalition” following Sunday’…
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…
EU warns Russia over ‘Ghostwriter’ hacking ahead of German elections
The European Union has warned it may take action over Russia’s involvement in “malicious cyber activities” against several EU member states. The “Ghostwriter” campaign targeted “numerous members of Parliaments, government officials, politicians, and members of the press and civil society in the EU”, according to a press release from the European Council on Friday, and was […]
‘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…