Scholz vows 'new beginning' for Germany as Merkel exits Social Democrat Olaf Scholz has been elected by the German parliament as chancellor, ending 16 years of conservative rule under Angela Merkel. Europe • 08 Dec 21
Germany's Free Democrats back coalition agreement Members of Germany's Free Democrats have voted by a large majority to back a coalition agreement with the Social Democrats and Greens, paving the way … World • 05 Dec 21
Punkrocker hit among Merkel's picks for farewell parade With a hit by the "godmother of punk" Nina Hagen, Germany's military saluted a visibly moved Angela Merkel during a ceremonial farewell today, just a … Europe • 02 Dec 21
Merkel's Legacy After 16 years in office, Angela Merkel is stepping down from her role as German Chancellor. Business • 01 Oct 21
German SPD seeks three-way alliance to succeed Merkel German Social Democrat Olaf Scholz has vowed to strengthen the European Union and keep up the transatlantic partnership in a three-way coalition government he hopes … Europe • 27 Sep 21
German millionaires rush assets to Switzerland A potential lurch to the left in Germany's election on Sunday is scaring millionaires into moving assets into Switzerland, bankers and tax lawyers say. Business • 24 Sep 21
Merkel can look back at her career with pride - Kenny Former taoiseach Enda Kenny has paid tribute to German Chancellor Angela Merkel for her role in defending Ireland's position following the Brexit referendum. World • 25 Sep 21
Germany readies for election that will end Merkel era Germany goes to the polls on Sunday in an election that will see Angela Merkel step down after 16 years in power, sparking a knife-edge … World • 23 Sep 21
German MPs quiz finance minister over fraud inquiry German MPs have questioned Finance Minister Olaf Scholz, the frontrunner to succeed Angela Merkel in national elections this weekend, over a high-stakes money-laundering probe that … World • 20 Sep 21
Merkel prepares to bow out amid tributes and crises Europe is preparing to say goodbye to German Chancellor Angela Merkel who is retiring from politics this autumn. Europe • 24 Jun 21
Macron: Reports of US spying on Europe 'not acceptable' French President Emmanuel Macron has said that wire tapping allies is unacceptable after reports that the US National Security Agency had spied on European partners … World • 31 May 21
German conservatives mull Merkel succession With less than six months to go until a general election and their poll ratings plummeting, Angela Merkel's conservatives are meeting for crunch talks today … World • 11 Apr 21
Merkel ally Laschet elected Germany's CDU party leader Moderate Armin Laschet has been elected as the head of Germany's conservative CDU party. Europe • 16 Jan 21
Car crashes into gate at German Chancellor's office German police said they have detained a man who drove a car into the gate of the German chancellery in central Berlin, in what appeared … World • 25 Nov 20
EU calls for 'independent' probe into Navalny case The European Union's diplomatic chief Josep Borrell has called on the Russian authorities to launch an "independent and transparent investigation" into the apparent poisoning of … World • 24 Aug 20
EU must prepare for possibility of no Brexit deal The European Union must prepare for the possibility that talks for a deal with the UK over their future relationship could fail, German Chancellor Angela … Brexit • 01 Jul 20
Germany embraces masks as restrictions ease Germany has made wearing masks on public transport and in most shops mandatory, as the country became the latest to cover up in the fight … News • 27 Apr 20
Merkel tests negative for coronavirus Angela Merkel's initial test for coronavirus has returned a negative result, but the German leader's spokesman, Steffen Seibert, told news agency Deutsche Presse-Agentur that "further … Coronavirus • 24 Mar 20
Merkel's 'heir' quits CDU role over AfD voting row German Chancellor Angela Merkel's party and her plans to stay on until 2021 were plunged into disarray, after her heir-apparent gave up her leadership ambitions … World • 10 Feb 20
Germany running world's largest current account surplus Germany's current account surplus remained the world's largest last year despite trade tensions, the Ifo economic institute will say today, in an estimate likely to … Business • 03 Feb 20
Merkel becomes third German leader to visit Auschwitz Germany's Angela Merkel is visiting the former Nazi death camp at Auschwitz for the first time in her 14 years as chancellor, as Germany grapples … News Lens • 09 Dec 19
Hell or high water: Fish talks will be most bruising Every Monday from early September a French fisheries official would ring the police prefects all along the northeastern French seaboard. Brexit • 16 Nov 19
Germany to spend €100bn on climate plan Chancellor Angela Merkel's government has reached a deal on a broad climate plan for Germany that commits at least €100bn by 2030 to environmental protection, … World • 20 Sep 19
Hong Kong freedoms must be 'guaranteed' - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said the rights and freedoms of people in Hong Kong "must be guaranteed" after meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang … World • 06 Sep 19
German manufacturing suffering from slowdown - report Germany's manufacturing industry and exports are suffering from a slowing global economy, the finance ministry said in its monthly report. Business • 22 Jul 19
