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German election: Who's who in the race to replace Angela Merkel?

How much do you know about those in the race to succeed Angela Merkel?

Germany

Greta Thunberg joins tens of thousands of climate protesters in Berlin

The Berlin protest was part a worldwide climate strike that included around 1,400 events in 80 countries organised by the Fridays for Future movement.

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EU threatens sanctions on Russia over 'malicious cyber activities'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said that a Russian hacker outfit called "Ghostwriter" had threatened the bloc's security.

Economy

EU spending rules need to be based on reason not faith | View

There is no real motivation beyond faith alone for Europe to stick rigidly to its current fiscal rules, says MEP Philippe Lamberts

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Euroviews. Angela Merkel's complicated legacy for Germany's working women

Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel's labour policies during her tenure are behind what young women in Germany now expect.

Climate

Watch: Climate protest in Berlin ahead of key election

The climate protest will occur 48 hours ahead of the German elections.

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How important is the Franco-German relationship for Europe?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will leave her position after 16 years, so how will a change of personality affect the existing close ties between Germany and France? Euronews spoke to two experts to find out more.

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German election: The party allegiances embedded in regional identity

We take a look at the regions that historically back Germany's main political parties ahead of the 2021 federal elections.

World

Jean-Claude Juncker gives his take on Merkel's European legacy

Very few politicians have been as long-serving as Angela Merkel, except perhaps Jean-Claude Juncker. We speak to the former EU Commission President about Merkel's legacy in Europe, their time spent working together and her role as chancellor over the last 16 years.

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Auf Wiedersehen, Angela: How Merkel has shaped Europe and Germany

Credited as Europe's crisis manager, Merkel was most well known for her role in managing the financial and migration crises. Here's a look back.

Germany

German far-left party eager to join coalition while others steer clear

Germany’s far-left party Die Linke has been eager to join a governing coalition but the leading Social Democratic Party candidate said they have to agree to several demands first.

Germany

Young Greens in Germany mobilise for "climate elections"

Meet the two young green politicians, Katharina Sparrer and David Schiepek, who believe that Germany's federal elections are all about the climate.

Europe News

Will the German elections affect the EU's rule of law battle?

Politicians in Central and Eastern Europe are apprehensive about the outcome of Germany's vote.

Germany

German election: Which party is leading the opinion polls?

Germany's Social Democratic Party has been leading in the polls for more than a month ahead of parliamentary elections on September 26.

Germany

Olaf Scholz makes a comeback by making fewer gaffes than his rivals

Scholz could be poised to lead the SDP to its first election victory since 2002.

World News

Generation Merkel - What do young German voters want from a new government?

A whole generation has only ever known Angela Merkel as chancellor in Germany. Find out how they feel about her leaving, her politics and what they want from the future.

Germany

German court orders removal of 'Hang the Greens' posters

A German court has ordered a small far-right party to take down election posters with the slogan "Hang the Greens".

Germany

Five charts to help you understand the German election

From the latest polling data to the issues that matter most to German voters, here are the charts that help explain Germany's election.

Germany

How does the German election system work?

The September 26 election will determine who replaces Chancellor Angela Merkel, who steps down after 16 years in office.

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Election special: Germany's digitalisation deficit

As part of a series of special reports on the German election, Euronews examines why Germany in 2021 is still struggling to embrace digitalisation.