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Merkel's Legacy on Russia Casts a Shadow over Her Party - Guido Bergmann / BPA / laif

A Few Sanctions and That Was It Merkel's Legacy on Russia Casts a Shadow over Her Party

Angela Merkel knew how brutal Vladimir Putin could be. But under her leadership, Germany became increasingly dependent on Russian natural gas. Her energy policy errors are now weighing heavily on the country. By Florian Gathmann, Dirk Kurbjuweit und Gerald Traufetter

Government in Berlin Classifies China as a “Systemic Rival” - Georg Ismar / picture alliance / dpa

Beijing Policy Slowly Crystalizes Government in Berlin Classifies China as a “Systemic Rival”

Driven by its junior coalition partners, the Green Party and the FDP, the German government is adopting a tougher stance on Beijing. It wants to reduce economic dependence and strengthen relations with democratic states in Asia. By Christoph Schult und Gerald Traufetter

The Unexpected Rise of Germany's New Chancellor, Olaf Scholz - Dominik Butzmann / laif

Resurrection of the SPD The Unexpected Rise of Germany's New Chancellor, Olaf Scholz

Not all that long ago, it looked like Germany's Social Democrats had reached the end of the line. Now, Olaf Scholz is in the Chancellery. It is perhaps the most unlikely political success story in Germany's postwar history. By Markus Feldenkirchen, Christoph Hickmann, Veit Medick und Christian Teevs

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

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.

Germany's Likely Future Coalition Partners Bicker over Foreign Policy - Chris Emil Janssen / IMAGO

NATO, China and Nord Stream 2 Germany's Likely Future Coalition Partners Bicker over Foreign Policy

Getting three political parties to agree on anything is tough. In Germany, with coalition negotiations dragging on, that is proving especially true. A look at the differences of opinion within the foreign policy working group highlights the challenges that lay ahead.

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

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

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

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.

Stasis in Berlin as Campaign Season Approaches - EPA / ddp images

Merkel's Lame Duck Government Stasis in Berlin as Campaign Season Approaches

The general election in Germany is just four months away and little time is left for Chancellor Angela Merkel to complete important projects. Acrimony is intensifying in Berlin.

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

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.

Germany's Greens Hit Adulthood - Christian Charisius/ dpa

All Grown Up Germany's Greens Hit Adulthood

Once self-identified as the "anti-party party," Germany's Greens now have aspirations of moving into the Chancellery before long. At age 40, their story is one of astonishing success -- and change. By Julia Amalia Heyer und Ralf Neukirch

Does Von der Leyen Have a Chance as Commission President? - Patrick Seeger / Epa-efe / Rex

The Road to Brussels Does Von der Leyen Have a Chance as Commission President?

The nomination of German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission president came as a surprise. And many are unhappy. It not only undermines efforts to make the EU more democratic, but she may not be confirmed.

Germany's Green Party Faces Serious Growing Pains - Peter Rigaud/ DER SPIEGEL

Sudden Success Germany's Green Party Faces Serious Growing Pains

Public opinion polls indicate that Germany's Green Party is currently the strongest political force in the country. With a lack of policy experts, money and even sufficient office space, though, the party isn't quite ready for prime time. Only time will tell if the Greens are up to the challenge. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

A Year with the Doomed SPD Chairwoman - Peter Jülich/ Agentur Focus

The Downfall of Andrea Nahles A Year with the Doomed SPD Chairwoman

Andrea Nahles had hoped to rejuvenate Germany's Social Democratic Party. But after just over a year as party chair, she threw in the towel amid an unceasing storm of criticism. What went wrong? Von Lena Niethammer

Can Germany's SPD Stop Its Long, Slow Decline? - Hermann Bredehorst

A Fateful Year Can Germany's SPD Stop Its Long, Slow Decline?

Germany's Social Democratic Party was once the party of the working class and knew what it stood for. Lately, though, its lack of a coherent message has left it ineffectual and unpopular. This year will be critical for the SPD's survival. Von Christoph Hickmann und Veit Medick

Berlin Coalition Emerges Even Weaker - CLEMENS BILAN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

Merkel's Bavaria Headache Berlin Coalition Emerges Even Weaker

It was an historic defeat for both the center-right Christian Social Union and the center-left Social Democrats. The aftershocks of the state election in Bavaria are likely to reach all the way to Berlin, with Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition even more wobbly that it was. Von Christian Teevs

Germany Faces New Pressure to Take Military Role - Hassan Ammar/ dpa

Retaliation for Potential Syrian Chemical Attack Germany Faces New Pressure to Take Military Role

Under pressure from the United States, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her defense minister have signaled an increased willingness to take military action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in case of a chemical weapons attack. But their options are limited by domestic reality. Von Matthias Gebauer und Konstantin von Hammerstein

German Security Chief a Thorn in Merkel's Side - FILIP SINGER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

The Fog of Disinformation German Security Chief a Thorn in Merkel's Side

The president of Germany's domestic intelligence agency cast doubt on whether foreigners were attacked by right-wing extremists in Chemnitz recently. And now he has become a significant problem for Chancellor Angela Merkel. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

What Did Merkel Pledge in Brussels? - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

NATO Spending Debate What Did Merkel Pledge in Brussels?

Did German Chancellor Angela Merkel agree behind closed doors to increase military spending in Berlin? The debate over the defense budget is now reheating within her coalition government. Von Matthias Gebauer, Peter Müller, Christian Reiermann und Christoph Schult

Merkel's Conservatives Divided and Discordant - Michael Sohn/ AP

The Schism Merkel's Conservatives Divided and Discordant

Chancellor Angela Merkel's contentious relationship with her new interior minister, Horst Seehofer, threatens to overshadow her fourth term in office. The two conservative leaders fundamentally disagree about who their constituents should be. Von Melanie Amann, Ralf Neukirch und René Pfister

Inside the Relationship Between Berlin's Uncertain New Allies - Michele Tantussi/ Getty Images

The Two Women at the Top Inside the Relationship Between Berlin's Uncertain New Allies

Never before in German history have two governing parties been led by women. The country's political stability will now hinge on the relationship between Andrea Nahles and Angela Merkel. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

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