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German election rivals battle it out in Street Fighter parody

What is German Chancellor Angela Merkel's special move, and will it be enough to defeat her rivals?

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Euroviews. View: Could Merkel’s Germany fill the global leadership void?

Will Angela Merkel’s Germany ensure that great-power cooperation does not deteriorate beyond the point of no return in the Trump era?

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Martin Schulz reaches out to undecided voters in massive Berlin rally

Martin Schulz reaches out to undecided voters in massive Berlin rally

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Merkel, Schulz reach out to undecided voters as far-right surge looms

The German Chancellor and her Social Democrat challenger say every vote counts, as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) looks set to become the most far-right party in parliament for 60 years.

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Turbulence ahead: hundreds of refugees set for Berlin's Templehof Airport

Prefabricated homes to be installed at former travel hub.

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German Election 360°: laissez-faire and fair-to-middling internet

This is the last of nine episodes we are publishing ahead of the german elections.

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How the far-right Alternative for Deutschland became Germany's third-biggest party

The story of the party that made historic gains in Germany's 2017 election

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Youth uninspired by Social Democrats and 'the Schulz Effect'

These young people are campaigning outside a shopping mall in the Neukölln district of Berlin.

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Martin Schulz: a classic social democrat

When Martin Schulz was nominated by Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) in March to run against conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel, everything looked possible.

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What you need to know about the German election

What is an overhang vote? Why do Germans have two votes? Find the answers in our explainer.

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Merkel gets ahead of the pack by targetting postal voters

A large fraction of Germany's electorate is choosing to vote early by mail, potentially changing the political landscape ahead of Sunday's federal elections.

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German election: what's at stake

Germany’s election on September 24 is not just about who will become chancellor – it will influence the future design of the European Union.

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Germany and the diesel dilemma

Transport policy, the “diesel scandal” and the interests of the German automotive industry is a hot topic of debate that is dominating the German election…

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German Election 360°: Lake Constance

In this episode of Euronews’ special 360° series dedicated to the German elections, we meets former fisherwoman Elke Dilger on the shores of Lake Constance.

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Death of the man 'who saved the world'

Stanislav Petrov made a decision at the height of Cold War tensions that saved the lives of millions.

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Euroviews. View: All is not quiet on Germany's populist front

The relatively weak support for populist parties in German elections obscures an undercurrent of dissatisfaction in society

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German elections: are refugees still welcome?

As part of our special coverage ahead of the German elections, we travel to Germany’s deep south, in the state of Bavaria.

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Young people in Germany back Angela Merkel and lean green

A poll of the under-18s gave Angela Merkel a lead, with 28% of the vote. The greens would poll 17% amongst younger voters, but in some areas, the extreme right would also do well in some parts of the country.

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German elections: the challenges ahead

What challenges does Germany face as it prepares to elect its new leaders?

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Merkel targeted by nationalist right on German campaign trail

The German chancellor runs the gauntlet of jeering opponents ahead of next Sunday's elections.

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