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How Stable Is Germany's New Coalition? The First Fractures Become Apparent in Berlin

The coalition talks were secretive and the three parties involved sought to exude unity and harmony. Now that Germany's next coalition agreement has been presented, though, fractures are becoming apparent. And surprisingly, the Greens may not be the Social Democrats' favorite child.

The First Fractures Become Apparent in Berlin - [M]: Dominik Butzmann, Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

Foreign Policy The Global Challenges Facing Germany's Next Chancellor

During this month's election, the candidates didn't say much about geopolitics and Germany's role in the world. That could come back to haunt Berlin in the coming months. A preview of what to expect from Washington, Paris, Brussels, Moscow and Beijing in the months to come.

The Global Challenges Facing Germany's Next Chancellor - Li Xiang / imago images/Xinhua

The Post-Merkel Era German Conservatives Need to Take a Step Back A DER SPIEGEL Editorial by Ullrich Fichtner

After 16 years in government and a disastrous election result, German conservatives have lost their way. It is time to stop pretending that they can be part of the next government and begin the process of renewal.

German Conservatives Need to Take a Step Back - Kay Nietfeld / dpa

The Success of the AfD Why Is the Right Wing So Strong in Eastern Germany?

The right-wing radical party AfD emerged from last Sunday's election as the strongest political force in the eastern German states of Saxony and Thuringia. What did the mainstream parties do wrong? By Steffen Winter

Why Is the Right Wing So Strong in Eastern Germany? - Kay Nietfeld / dpa

Interview with Forerunner for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz “I Want To Make the World a Better Place”

In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, Olaf Scholz of the Social Democrats, the front-runner to become Germany’s next chancellor, discusses his plan to create a stable government and reveals what he has in common with Angela Merkel. Interview Conducted by Christiane Hoffmann, Martin Knobbe und Konstantin von Hammerstein

“I Want To Make the World a Better Place” - Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

Germany's Kingmakers Difficult Talks Ahead for Greens and Free Democrats

The Green Party and the business-friendly Free Democrats plan to hold exploratory talks with each other before meeting with the main chancellor candidates in the coming days. They appear to be worlds apart but are already finding some common ground. By Valerie Höhne, Jonas Schaible, Christoph Schult und Severin Weiland

Difficult Talks Ahead for Greens and Free Democrats - Kay Nietfeld / dpa

The Radical Right Loses Ground Germany's AfD Bickers over Future Direction

The right-wing populist party AfD sought to paper over its deep split between the moderate and extremist wings for the campaign. Now that the party won fewer votes than expected, that divide is once again front and center.

Germany's AfD Bickers over Future Direction - Bernd von Jutrczenka / dpa

What Election Disaster? The Odd Parallel Universe of Armin Laschet A Commentary by Stefan Kuzmany

Armin Laschet, the chancellor candidate from Angela Merkel's CDU, refuses to accept his defeat. In his world, he can still become Germany's next leader.

The Odd Parallel Universe of Armin Laschet - Maja Hitij / POOL / EPA

A Fragmented Party Landscape German Voters Punish Merkel's Party in an Election Without a Clear Victor

As expected, German voters declined to choose a clear victor on Sunday, setting the stage for a difficult search for a governing coalition. Angela Merkel's CDU suffered an abysmal result while the Social Democrats have new life. Ultimately, though, two other parties will play kingmaker.

German Voters Punish Merkel's Party in an Election Without a Clear Victor - [M]: Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL; Reto Klar / FUNKE Foto Services; Julia Steinigeweg / DER SPIEGEL; Hermann Bredehorst / Polaris / laif

An Opportunity Lost How Germany's Green Party Went from Top to Flop

This spring, the Green Party was soaring in the polls and it even looked as though their candidate, Annalena Baerbock, could become chancellor. But then, it all fell apart. What happened?

How Germany's Green Party Went from Top to Flop - [M]: Dominik Butzmann; Jakob Hoff / WELT / ullstein bild / Getty Images

The Laschet Disaster The Slow-Motion Collapse of Merkel's CDU

Angela Merkel's conservatives could be facing an historical debacle at the polls in this year's election. Their candidate, Armin Laschet, has been anything but inspiring, and his stumbles could have deep consequences for the stability of German politics. By Lukas Eberle, Christoph Hickmann und Veit Medick

The Slow-Motion Collapse of Merkel's CDU

Germany's SPD on the Rise Olaf Scholz Aims to Succeed Merkel By Emulating Her

Germany's Social Democrats appear to be rising from the dead as the general election approaches. In Olaf Scholz, the party has found a candidate whose leadership style could be a lot like Angela Merkel's.

Olaf Scholz Aims to Succeed Merkel By Emulating Her - Andreas Chudowski

Did Climate Change Cause This? Flood Disaster Could Become a Major Issue in German Election

This week's devastating floods in western Germany could very well bring climate change to the forefront of the country's national election. A similar weather disaster in 2002 tipped the ballots.

Flood Disaster Could Become a Major Issue in German Election - David Klammer / laif / DER SPIEGEL

A Boost for the CDU German Conservatives Back on Track as General Election Approaches

With just a few months to go before the German general election, the conservatives took a big step in the right direction by winning the state vote in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday. The right-wing populist AfD failed to live up to expectations.

German Conservatives Back on Track as General Election Approaches - POOL / REUTERS

The Green Kingmaker Annalena Baerbock Holds the Keys to Germany's Next Election

This fall, a politician with the Green Party could become German chancellor for the first time. Annalena Baerbock is a far more dynamic candidate than her conservative and center-left competitors - and she could be poised for a senior position in the next government, if not the country's top political office.

Annalena Baerbock Holds the Keys to Germany's Next Election - Dominik Butzmann für den SPIEGEL

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