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Who won and who lost in German federal elections: Four key takeaways

Germany's election reshapes the political scene, with the far right and far left parties on the rise and coalition chaos and uncertainty for the minnows on the cards. Will CDU's Merz be able to form a coalition until Easter?

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The EPP party says migration and the economy are its goals for 2025

During discussions on Saturday, EPP leaders said the EU’s economy must become more competitive and both security and migration must be tackled.

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German MPs to vote if they hold confidence in Scholz on Monday

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has officially submitted his vote of confidence to the parliament before German MPs will vote on Monday. But considering Germany's economic instability what is at stake?

Germany

Legendary German politician Wolfgang Schaeuble dies at 81

The former statesman and finance minister during the euro debt crisis was also known for his role in the reunification of Germany.

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Germany

German right U-turn on far-right cooperation within 24 hours

The proposal sparked an instant - and fierce - outcry from across the political spectrum.

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Germany presents scaled-back cannabis legislation proposal

Germany has revised its plan for cannabis liberalisation following talks with the European Union.

Finland

Finland's ex-interior minister goes on trial for anti-LGBT hate speech

Päivi Räsänen is accused of inciting hatred after making the comments on Twitter in 2019.

Germany

Merz confirmed as Germany's CDU leader as party moves on from Merkel

Some 95% of party delegates voted for Merz, already assured of leading the CDU after being backed by party members in December.

Germany

Musical chairs: Germany's FDP to swap Bundestag seats with CDU

The new coalition partners have said they no longer want to sit next to the German's far-right AfD party.

Germany

CDU leader Armin Laschet takes 'responsibility' for election loss

The Christian Democrats obtained the worst result in their history in Germany's September legislative elections.

Germany

Germany's Armin Laschet ready to leave as CDU head after election loss

The conservative leader has taken personal responsibility for the party's worst ever electoral result (24,1%) in modern German history.

Germany

How could a new government in Germany affect Brussels?

Despite vast differences in policy, one thing the remaining candidates for chancellor have in common is their pro-European views.

Germany

Germany: SPD ahead of Merkel's CDU in polls for first time in 15 years

The change comes just a month before the country's federal election.

Germany

Merkel's CDU kicks off election campaign amid falling poll numbers

Angela Merkel has led Germany for the past 16 years and now is campaigning for the person she hopes will become her successor.

Germany

Merkel successor hopeful Armin Laschet apologises for book plagiarism

CDU leadership candidate Armin Laschet admitted that he had failed to credit a source in a 2009 book he wrote about immigration.

Germany

German leadership candidates apologise for inappropriate behaviour

CDU candidate Armin Laschet was seen laughing at a press conference on Germany's recent floods, while the Green party co-leader Annalena Baerbock has admitted to using the N-word during an interview.

Germany

German conservatives Laschet and Soeder both in race to succeed Merkel

Bavarian leader Markus Söder and Merkel loyalist Armin Laschet have both thrown their hats in the ring to run as the conservative bloc's candidate for German chancellor.

Germany

Third conservative MP in Germany resigns amid corruption allegations

A third conservative politician from German Chancellor Angela Merkel's bloc has resigned over corruption allegations.

Germany

German MP resigns amid claims he used pandemic to enrich himself

It was claimed that a company run by Löbel had earned commissions of €250,000 for brokering face mask contracts between manufacturers and German authorities.

My Europe Series

Who’s hoping to be the CDU’s new leader and Germany’s next chancellor?

These are the men competing to be the CDU's next leader. They could also be Angela Merkel's successor. Here's what you need to know about each of the hopefuls.