Germany’s Scholz seals deal to end Merkel era
Olaf Scholz will head a three-party coalition with broad plans for transition to a green economy. from: BBC News
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What’s Next for Angela Merkel?
After 16 years as chancellor, there is no shortage of speculation about what her second act will be. From: New York Times
A New Era: Germany to Meet its Post-Merkel Government
Olaf Scholz will be the first center-left chancellor in 16 years. How much change he can deliver as the leader of a three-way coalition is unclear. From: New York Times
Merkel: Germany hit by full force of Covid
The chancellor speaks of a dramatic situation as European governments respond to a surge in cases. from: BBC News
Merkel’s Likely Successor to Join Her for G20 Summit Talks
Olaf Scholz, who would have attended the G20 summit as finance minister, will also join Angela Merkel for talks with world leaders. From: New York Times
EU leaders give Merkel an ovation at final summit
Chancellor Merkel bows out from her role at the EU’s helm, praised as Europe’s “compass”. from: BBC News
Afghanistan crisis: Merkel warns against descent into chaos
The German chancellor’s warning comes as G20 leaders discuss how to keep the Afghan economy afloat. from: BBC News
German elections: Defeated Merkel heir Laschet prepared to resign
Armin Laschet has called a conservative party congress next week for new leaders to be decided. from: BBC News
German Election Leaves Merkel’s Conservatives in Disarray
Sunday’s defeat has revealed a gasping conservative party. But what that means for Germany’s future is not clear as traditional left-right politics are scrambled. From: New York Times
Germany election: Merkel heir loses support as parties meet
Armin Laschet is facing mounting unrest within his party, after their historic election defeat. from: BBC News
Mapping Losses for Angela Merkel’s Party in German Vote
The conservatives who have been the dominant force in modern German politics suffered their worst defeat, while the Social Democrats and Greens made gains. From: New York Times
German elections: Voters decide who will take charge after Merkel
The election race could barely be tighter as voters decide who will run Europe’s biggest economy. from: BBC News
Affluent, Anxious and Almost Normal: A Journey Through Merkel’s Germany
As Germany heads into an election that will see Angela Merkel step down after 16 years as chancellor, she leaves behind a country profoundly changed — and anxious about changing more. From: New York Times
Can Macron Lead the European Union After Merkel Retires?
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, would love to fill the German chancellor’s shoes. But a Europe with no single, central figure may be more likely. From: New York Times
Angela Merkel: A career in pictures
As Angela Merkel steps down as German chancellor, we take a look back at the photos documenting her career. from: BBC News
Germany After Angela Merkel
The chancellor’s long tenure is nearly over. Who’s next? From: New York Times
Merkel Campaigns for Laschet Days Before Germans Vote
The race for chancellor is tightening, but Angela Merkel says Armin Laschet is the man to fill her shoes. From: New York Times
Days Before Germans Vote, Merkel Is Where She Didn’t Want to Be: On the Stump
The race for chancellor is tightening, but Angela Merkel says Armin Laschet is the man to fill her shoes. From: New York Times
Angela Merkel: Four expert verdicts on a contested legacy
When the German chancellor steps down, how will history remember her? Four experts have their say. from: BBC News
Angela Merkel: What will Germans miss about the chancellor?
BBC Europe editor Katya Adler takes a road trip to find out how Germans will remember their chancellor. from: BBC News