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Can Olaf Scholz fill Angela Merkel’s shoes?

Can Olaf Scholz fill Angela Merkel’s shoes?
Social Democrat positioned himself as the outgoing chancellor’s ‘natural heir’
26 Nov 2021
‘The status quo must change if the government is to bring Nazanin home’ 

‘The status quo must change if the government is to bring Nazanin home’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
10 Nov 2021
Germany after Merkel: the long negotiations begin 

Germany after Merkel: the long negotiations begin
It could be a protracted wait to find out what form Germany’s next government will take
8 Oct 2021
Angela Merkel’s long goodbye

Angela Merkel’s long goodbye
German chancellor is leaving with ‘sky-high approval ratings’ - but does she deserve them?
1 Oct 2021
‘Let the poker game begin’: who will lead Germany?

‘Let the poker game begin’: who will lead Germany?
Social Democrats claim narrow election victory over Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union
27 Sep 2021
‘If Boris Johnson felt shame, he wouldn’t be slashing universal credit’

‘If Boris Johnson felt shame, he wouldn’t be slashing universal credit’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
24 Sep 2021
‘Boris Johnson must explain his 180-degree shift in attitude towards global warming’

‘Boris Johnson must explain his 180-degree shift in attitude towards global warming’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
23 Sep 2021

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‘How far-right conspiracy theories seduced the left’

‘How far-right conspiracy theories seduced the left’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
22 Sep 2021
What next for Angela Merkel?

What next for Angela Merkel?
The second-longest serving chancellor in German history will remain in post until new government is formed
22 Sep 2021
What Merkel’s departure means for the EU

What Merkel’s departure means for the EU
Survey suggests Europeans want German chancellor’s replacement to ditch consensus-building approach
15 Sep 2021
Could Germany’s Social Democrats win?

Could Germany’s Social Democrats win?
Surge in support for centre-left party could make Olaf Scholz chancellor
25 Aug 2021
Germany strikes US deal on controversial Russia pipeline

Germany strikes US deal on controversial Russia pipeline
Joe Biden accused of ‘total surrender to Putin’ over controversial gas pipeline
22 Jul 2021
Frontrunner to replace Merkel criticised over flood ‘sniggering’

Frontrunner to replace Merkel criticised over flood ‘sniggering’
Catastrophic extreme weather may hand boost to rival Green Party campaign
19 Jul 2021
‘There will be a cost if the west no longer uses troops to overthrow tyrants’

‘There will be a cost if the west no longer uses troops to overthrow tyrants’
Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
24 Jun 2021
Should the EU reset its relationship with Putin?

Should the EU reset its relationship with Putin?
Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron leading push to reset EU relations with Moscow
24 Jun 2021
EU-China relations under strain as investment deal ‘put on ice’

EU-China relations under strain as investment deal ‘put on ice’
European trade chief says agreement is suspended due to sanctions against Beijing
5 May 2021
Is Germany on the verge of electing its first Green chancellor?

Is Germany on the verge of electing its first Green chancellor?
Polls put the left-wing party just behind Angela Merkel’s CDU
20 Apr 2021
Election results spell trouble for Angela Merkel’s heir

Election results spell trouble for Angela Merkel’s heir
Voters punish chancellor’s party amid slow Covid vaccine rollout and face mask scandal
15 Mar 2021
EU under fire amid warnings of ‘no major breakthroughs’ on jabs

EU under fire amid warnings of ‘no major breakthroughs’ on jabs
European leaders holding emergency meeting as calls for urgent action grow
25 Feb 2021
Who will succeed Angela Merkel?

Who will succeed Angela Merkel?
German chancellor’s CDU party will elect a new leader this week
12 Jan 2021
Germany ‘violates’ EU joint vaccine scheme by buying 30 million extra doses

Germany ‘violates’ EU joint vaccine scheme by buying 30 million extra doses
Berlin had promoted pact that no members of the bloc would strike separate deals to secure jabs
11 Jan 2021
Merkel considers bringing Russian Covid-19 vaccine to EU

Merkel considers bringing Russian Covid-19 vaccine to EU
German chancellor and Vladimir Putin discuss joint production of jab as criticism of Berlin’s vaccinations rollout intensifies
7 Jan 2021
Coronavirus: should the UK have trusted its expert’s advice?

Coronavirus: should the UK have trusted its expert’s advice?
Germany and Sweden followed their scientists to the letter - with very different outcomes
14 Oct 2020
EU slams UK over bid to divide bloc ahead of Brexit summit

EU slams UK over bid to divide bloc ahead of Brexit summit
German minister insists that unity among the 27 members remains strong
14 Oct 2020
How Germany is preparing for a second wave

How Germany is preparing for a second wave
Spike in cases prompts Angela Merkel to reel back easing of lockdown measures
20 Aug 2020
Which countries are the ‘most admired in the world’?

Which countries are the ‘most admired in the world’?
Annual poll puts Germany in top spot ahead of US and China
27 Jul 2020
Instant Opinion: Covid rulebreakers ‘out of control’

Instant Opinion: Covid rulebreakers ‘out of control’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 7 July
7 Jul 2020
Donald Trump ‘bullied and humiliated' Theresa May

Donald Trump ‘bullied and humiliated' Theresa May
President revealed to be ‘deferential’ to dictators while hectoring female world leaders
30 Jun 2020
Privacy-smart Germany unveils ‘world-best’ Covid-tracing app

Privacy-smart Germany unveils ‘world-best’ Covid-tracing app
Berlin has put the new system through stringent tests to guard against potential cybersecurity failings
17 Jun 2020
German coalition on the brink after junior party veers left

German coalition on the brink after junior party veers left
New SPD leaders prepared to pull the plug on controversial partnership
2 Dec 2019
Emmanuel Macron plays down backstop hopes

Emmanuel Macron plays down backstop hopes
French president responds after Germany gives Boris Johnson 30 days to find Brexit solution
22 Aug 2019
Oomph: what to expect from Boris’s talks with EU leaders

Oomph: what to expect from Boris’s talks with EU leaders
The prime minister will insist that Parliament cannot block a no-deal Brexit
21 Aug 2019
What is the cause of Angela Merkel’s shaking fits?

What is the cause of Angela Merkel’s shaking fits?
German chancellor suffers third bout in public in less than a month
11 Jul 2019
Who will be the next president of the European Commission?

Who will be the next president of the European Commission?
Deadlock in Brussels as leaders spar over nomination of Dutch socialist Frans Timmermans
1 Jul 2019