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Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz is the chairman of Germany's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
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Greens and FDP meet for preliminary two-way talks
The Greens and Free Democrats held their first meeting on the long road to a new German coalition government.
In coalition limbo, CDU/CSU compromises on key job
Germany's conservatives, trying to consolidate ahead of collation talks, keep chairman Ralph Brinkhaus — for now.
Germany's election results: Facts and figures
Where do Germany's political parties have their strongholds?
German election: CDU discord grows — as it happened
Armin Laschet has stuck by his decision to form a government in the face of historically low results. DW has the latest.
Germany's Green Party takes stock post-election
The Greens have won 15% of the vote in the parliamentary elections. Is that a success or a defeat — or both?
Will the outcome of the election be a reset for politics?
Germany's election has left the country and the rest of Europe facing potentialy complex negotiations to forge a new coalition government. Can this be a reset for German politics? Our guests: Matthew Karnitschnig (Politico), Emmanuelle Chaze (France24); Shani Rozanes (DW)
SPD hold slim lead, CDU slumps to worst showing in decades
The center-left SPD are ahead of the conservative CDU/CSU bloc by almost two points, preliminary election results show.
From CDU dismay to Green disappointment to SPD delight
Dismay, disappointment and delight: German elections haven't been this exciting for a long time.
Things to know about the CDU
Merkel's CDU is not just Germany's leading party, but it is also an institution that's very much the product of history.
Centrist candidates vie for Merkel's office in tight race
The Social Democrats' Olaf Scholz has a narrow lead in early election results, but Armin Laschet still has his hopes up.
Armin Laschet aims to follow in Merkel's footsteps
After several stumbles, the campaign of the CDU's chancellor candidate has come to a close.
German election 2021: Governing coalition options
DW takes a look at Germany's colorful shorthand for how various coalitions governments could shape up.
What are the German party programs?
Here is where the six main parties stand on the most important topics such as climate, taxes and social security.
German election candidates on the home stretch
The race is close, and who will lead the country into the post-Merkel era is far from decided.
Angela Merkel has left the CDU in tatters
Rob Mudge
Change has been the buzzword of the German election campaign. But much of it is empty talk.
German parties pledge to confront climate change — or not
The fight against climate change is one of the German voters' main topics of concern at election time.
Angela Merkel hits campaign trail with Armin Laschet
With her party struggling in polls and just days to go until the election, the chancellor is trying to boost its appeal.
Is this the climate election, or isn't it?
Many thought the German election would be dominated by talk of the climate crisis. So why hasn't it been a larger issue?
Bloated Bundestag: Trouble for German democracy?
Germany's lower house of parliament could swell to over 900 members, second only to China's National People's Congress.
Merkel ally presents 100-day program
Chancellor candidate Armin Laschet has presented a program for his first 100 days in office, if he should win.
Merkel kicks off vaccination action week
Mobile vaccination centers will run out of public transport, places of worship and sports facilities.
CDU's Laschet tries to summon Bavarian loyalty
The Christian Social Union's (CSU) party conference was one of the candidate's last chances to turn round his fortunes.
Hospitalized German minister says he's 'very well'
Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said he was doing "very well" the next morning, and his visit was just a precaution.
Opinion polls upend CDU, SPD party campaigns
Increasingly desperate conservatives are warning of a socialist takeover. But the center-left SPD is playing it safe.
The "crisis manager" departs: What comes after Merkel?
Who'll replace Angela Merkel as German chancellor? And what is her legacy?
Armin Laschet, the hapless candidate
A month before the general election, Germany's ruling conservatives have been slipping in opinion polls.
Laschet presents CDU policy team
The CDU candidate to replace Chancellor Merkel has presented his policy team. Will it help him turn things around?
SPD makes big gains against Merkel's CDU
The conservative CDU has been overtaken by the center-left SPD, which has seen its best poll result in years.
Merkel questions SPD's Scholz on Left party
Angela Merkel has taken the Social Democrat candidate to succeed her to task over his possible coalition options.
SPD sees poll surge ahead of TV debate
Four weeks before the Bundestag election, Angela Merkel's rival center-left party is seeing a rise in public support.
Germany: Merkel's CDU and Social Democrats level in polls
Support for the center-left and center-right parties in the run up to September's election has leveled out.
Poll: Social Democrats gaining ground
Finance Minister Olaf Scholz is emerging as the most popular candidate to replace Chancellor Angela Merkel.
German chancellor candidates visit flood-hit region
Armin Laschet and Olaf Scholz have been touring areas devastated by floods, promising funds and reconstruction help.
Laschet: Afghans convicted of crimes must go
Germany's conservative leader Armin Laschet says asylum seekers who commit crimes must return to their homeland.
Germany's Seehofer backs Afghanistan deportations
The minister sees no reason why criminals cannot continue to be deported, despite the insecurity in Afghanistan.
Merkel 'successor' under fire for laughing at flood visit
CDU's chancellor candidate Armin Laschet apologized for his "inappropriate" laughter at a disaster area.
Will German WerteUnion share Tea Party's fate?
The right-wing fringe of Angela Merkel's party is in disarray. Will it go the way of the Tea Party?
Germany's unruliest political rogues
All German political parties have a politician who annoys party leaders by making outrageous statements.
Germans want political continuity
In less than one hundred days, Germans will vote for a new parliament.
Merkel's conservatives present election manifesto
Germany's CDU/CSU reject tax hikes, remain vague on climate and aim for trans-Atlantic unity on China.
Armin Laschet: With Russia 'you have to talk more, not less'
CDU chancellor candidate Armin Laschet says Germany must seek cooperation while pushing back on critical issues.
Saxony-Anhalt election result is Laschet's victory
Rosalia Romaniec
The CDU's resounding win in Saxony-Anhalt shows the AfD can be defeated — even in the east.
Germany's CDU gets boost with surprise victory
Angela Merkel's party got a boost, while the Green party had its hopes dashed.
CDU fends off far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt
The center-right CDU will remain the largest party in Saxony-Anhalt's state parliament, according to projections.
The Merkel Method - Interview with Katarina Barley (E08)
How does she do it? How has the German Chancellor managed to stay on top for so long? And: What is "Merkeling through"?
CDU's Laschet says Germany must uphold NATO commitments
Laschet's comments are intended to challenge his rivals on the issue.
A guide to Germany's possible coalitions
Coalition negotiations are the vital beginning of every legislative period. So what options are there?
Opinion poll suggests Green party could head next government
Voter support seems to have shifted considerably following the nomination of the Green party chancellor candidate.
German parliament agrees to set up Helmut Kohl foundation
The foundation will honor the former chancellor's political legacy, which includes German reunification.
Germany's CDU under fire over ex-spy chief nomination
The decision to have Hans-Georg Maassen run as a candidate in upcoming federal polls has prompted a wave a criticism.
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