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German Pension Reforms a Gift for the Elderly - PAWEL KOPCZYNSKI/ REUTERS

Punishing the Young German Pension Reforms a Gift for the Elderly

Berlin's incoming government is expected to institute a wave of pension reform that could exacerbate inequality, burden workers and create huge budget headaches. So why are the parties so intent on pushing it through? Von Markus Dettmer, Kristiana Ludwig, Michael Sauga und Cornelia Schmergal

A Coalition Devoid of Vision - Maurizio Gambarini/ dpa

Tepid Talks A Coalition Devoid of Vision

The coalition taking shape in Berlin between Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the center-left Social Democrats will have a huge majority in parliament. But the halfhearted discussion that's gone on so far suggests that the government won't tackle big projects -- and Merkel is to blame. Von Philipp Wittrock

Parties Take On Rent Hikes and Dual Citizenship - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

Coalition Talks Parties Take On Rent Hikes and Dual Citizenship

Coalition negotiations between German Chancellor Merkel's conservatives and the center-left Social Democrats are beginning to yield results. The parties agreed Monday night to plan for capping rent hikes, with dual citizenship and a tougher prostitution law on the agenda for this week.

Social Democrats Must Not Give Up on Europe - Carsten Koall/ Getty Images

Pushover Party Social Democrats Must Not Give Up on Europe

In coalition negotiations, the center-left Social Democrats appear to have backed off on their demands to control the Finance Ministry. Relinquishing the post would mean letting Angela Merkel trample over them -- and abandoning their push to move Germany's Europe policy to the left. Von Gregor Peter Schmitz

SPD May Drop Demand for Finance Ministry - Markus Schreiber/ AP/dpa

Coalition Talks SPD May Drop Demand for Finance Ministry

Clinching the powerful post of finance minister in coalition talks would be a major coup for the center-left Social Democrats. But they may drop the demand in return for policy concessions -- and due to tactical considerations by SPD leader Sigmar Gabriel.

Formal Coalition Talks Kick Off in Berlin - Wolfgang Kumm/ dpa

Preparing to Govern Formal Coalition Talks Kick Off in Berlin

Official coalition talks began Wednesday in Berlin between Merkel's conservatives and the center-left Social Democratic Party. Central topics include energy policy and the minimum wage -- as well as Germany's hotly debated European policy.

Social Democrats OK Coalition Talks - Hannibal Hanschke/ dpa

'Non-Negotiable' Demands Social Democrats OK Coalition Talks

Formal talks on a grand coalition between Merkel's conservatives and the Social Democratic Party are due to start Wednesday after an SPD conference on Sunday gave its blessing. But the talks could prove difficult, and the outcome will be put to an SPD membership ballot.

Tough Negotiations Lie Ahead - Julian Stratenschulte/ dpa

Coalition Face-Off Tough Negotiations Lie Ahead

Chancellor Merkel's conservatives and their rivals, the center-left Social Democrats, are likely to begin official government coalition talks next week. It's a positive development, but things could get hairy once they start arguing over their key issues. Von Veit Medick und Philipp Wittrock

Party Leaders Agree to Start Coalition Talks - JOHN MACDOUGALL/ AFP

Moving Ahead Party Leaders Agree to Start Coalition Talks

Coalition talks can now officially begin as soon as next Wednesday after Chancellor Merkel's conservatives and their rival Social Democrats agreed on Thursday to move forward on building a governing coalition together.

Greens Reject Alliance with Conservatives - Rainer Jensen/ dpa

Coalition Talks Greens Reject Alliance with Conservatives

After a long night of talks on Tuesday night, Germany's Greens have ruled out forming a governing coalition with Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives. Now her only option is to allign herself with the center-left Social Democrats.

German Coalition Talks Yield No Progress - Kay Nietfeld/ dpa

Hard Bargaining German Coalition Talks Yield No Progress

Coalition talks between Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the center-left Social Democrats got bogged down Monday night after an eight-hour meeting failed to produce results. Merkel meets the Greens for talks on Tuesday.

Grand Coalition Looks Increasingly Likely - Odd andersen/ dpa

Round Two of Talks Grand Coalition Looks Increasingly Likely

Angela Merkel's conservatives are holding their second round of preliminary coalition talks with the Social Democrats Monday and there's speculation that the parties could reach a deal sooner than expected. A government could be formed by mid-November.

Merkel Wants Coalition Partner in Two Weeks - Kay Nietfeld/ dpa

In a Hurry Merkel Wants Coalition Partner in Two Weeks

By the time the new parliament holds its first meeting on Oct. 22, Chancellor Merkel wants to know which opposition party she'll be governing with. But it could take much longer to complete the actual coalition talks.

Free Democrats Clear Out Offices - Federico Gambarini/ dpa

End of the Ride Free Democrats Clear Out Offices

Voted out of parliament in September, Germany's business-friendly Free Democratic Party is in the grips of an existential crisis. It has laid off 500 employees and faces an extremely uncertain future.

Is Germany's Parliamentary Hurdle Obsolete? - Kay Nietfeld/ dpa

Democratic Deficit Is Germany's Parliamentary Hurdle Obsolete?

Last month's election saw nearly 7 million Germans voting for parties that ultimately fell short of the 5 percent hurdle required to win seats in parliament. Political scientists are arguing for the threshold to be lowered or eliminated to ensure democratic legitimacy. Von Melanie Amann, Thomas Darnstädt und Dietmar Hipp

Professional Wrestler Enters Parliament - Karsten Kretschmer

Hulk Ilgen Professional Wrestler Enters Parliament

The election campaign run by Germany's Social Democrats was roundly dismissed as dull, but some of the party's newest members of parliament are anything but. One of them is Matthias Ilgen, the first professional wrestler to enter the Bundestag. Von Gordon Repinski

Merkel to Meet Greens Next Week - Thomas Niedermueller/ Getty Images

Coalition Talks Merkel to Meet Greens Next Week

Chancellor Merkel, who is trying to form a government after falling just five seats short of a majority in the Sept. 22 election, will hold preliminary talks with the opposition Greens next week. A coalition with the Social Democrats (SPD) looks far more likely though.

Coalition Talks Could Last Into January - Kay Nietfeld/ dpa

World From Berlin Coalition Talks Could Last Into January

It's quickly becoming clear how hard it's going to be for Angela Merkel to form a new government. The SPD wants the Finance Ministry and will ballot its members on any deal. In the end, though, they're likely to reach an agreement, say media commentators.

Will Merkel's Party Buckle on Tax Hikes? - Michael Kappeler/ dpa

Coalition Purgatory Will Merkel's Party Buckle on Tax Hikes?

Chancellor Merkel's conservatives unequivocally rejected tax increases in the recent election campaign. But now that they need to find a coalition partner among left-leaning parties, their tone seems to be changing.

German Parliament Sees Ethnic Mobilization - Horst Ossinger/ picture alliance / dpa

Political Diversity German Parliament Sees Ethnic Mobilization

Parliamentarians with foreign roots were considered exotic in Germany for a long time, but that has changed. Candidates with Turkish heritage now represent a new force in the country's political landscape. Von Michael Fröhlingsdorf und Özlem Gezer

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