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Raw Politics: Brexit chaos, Macron's address, Germany's 'mini Merkel'

Tonight's Raw Politics came to you live from Strasbourg.

Europe News

Experts: "Kramp-Karrenbauer's election should reassure Europe"

Analysts in Brussels comment on Merkel's successor as party chairwoman

Germany

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer elected as new leader of Germany's CDU

The Christian Democratic Union party has elected Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer as party leader, marking the start of a new era for Germany’s ruling party.

World

CDU to choose new party leader

A new era begins in Germany as Angela Merkel steps down as leader of the Christian Democrats party. The party will vote today on who replaces Merkel - putting them on track to be in the race to become the next Chancellor of the country in 2021.

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Europe Decoded

The Nazi honeypot dividing Germany | #TheCube

A German website has caused controversy in Germany after taking data of possible extremists by using a mask and then exposing them.

World

Who is Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer? Could she be the new Merkel?

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer is one vote away from reaching the top of German politics. She is one of the favourites to take over as the leader of the Christian Democratic Union, putting her on track to become the next chancellor when Angela Merkel retires.

World

Raw Politics: Angela Merkel's "sh**storm" moment

German Chancellor Angela Markel caused a stir by using a swear word.

Germany

Battle is on to replace Chancellor Angela Merkel

Two frontrunners have emerged with opposing visions for the Christian Democratic Union

Germany

Merkel to miss G20 start after plane suffers ‘serious malfunction’

The German Chancellor’s plane made an unscheduled but safe landing back in Germany after a “serious malfunction” forced it to abandon its flight to Argentina.

Germany

CDU politicians stir controversy with asylum, gay marriage remarks

Two high ranking members of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party made controversial comments on immigration and gay marriage.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Brexit chaos and Merkel's message

In this edition of State of the Union we look at the Brexit deal which hangs in the balance and Merkel's legacy in Europe.

Europe News

The Brief: Merkel's message, Brexit visas and cheese copyright

In this edition of the Brief from Brussels a look at Angela Merkel's message of tolerance, visa-free travel proposals for Brexit Britain and a copyright fight over the taste of Dutch cheese.

France

German MEPs react to Merkel's call for a European army

German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for European unity and the formation of a European army in an impassioned speech in Strasbourg’s European Parliament on Tuesday.

Economy

Merkel's vision of a tolerant Europe

The German Chancellor laid out her vision of a tolerant Europe in a speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, but those on the European left don't see her legacy in quite the same light.

Europe News

Merkel calls for European army at EU Parliament address

German Chancellor called for a European army at her 'Future of Europe' EU Parliament address while the theme of solidarity was threaded through her speech.

Europe News

Merkel and the future of Europe

The German Chancellor is expected to give her vision on the future of Europe this Tuesday. Many believe that her withdrawal from German politics marks the beginning of a new phase for European politics.

USA

Euroviews. Trump is in a global hole of his own making, and he can't stop digging

Why should we care? Trump may extoll the benefits of nationalism, but America desperately needs loyal, determined partners right now.

France

Watch: Elderly woman confuses Merkel for 'Madame Macron'

"No, I'm the German Chancellor," Merkel clarified.

France

Macron & Merkel hold symbolic meeting ahead of WWI centenary

Leaders visit Compiegne forest and the scene of past defeats and victories in two world wars.

Europe News

German Manfred Weber secures EPP backing for Commission top job

German Manfred Weber secures EPP backing for Commission top job