Schröder to be stripped of ex-chancellor privileges over Russian stance
Former leader a pariah in Germany after refusing to condemn Putin over Ukraine
Former leader a pariah in Germany after refusing to condemn Putin over Ukraine
New leader takes office as Germany battles Covid-19 surge and faces series of geopolitical challenges
SPD-led coalition promises ‘decade of investment’ but fails to explain who will pay for it
Vaccine holdouts will be denied access to most shops, restaurants and cultural venues
Bank chief saw himself as out of step with likely new German government
Analysis: Centre-left SPD wins election with snappy campaign and clear messaging
Angela Merkel’s CDU suffers slump in support, leaving centre-rivals with ‘visible mandate’ to govern
Ruling CDU heads into post-Merkel era with fiasco as support slides eight points
Outgoing chancellor Merkel’s CDU hoping for a record fifth term in government
Protesters criticise German chancellor’s carbon dioxide tax and fuel hike measures
Hundreds of politicians and media figures caught in Germany’s biggest data dump
Challenges at home and in Europe make it ‘desirable to form government very quickly’
Liberal Free Democrats unexpectedly walk out of ‘chaotic’ talks with CDU and Greens
Veteran politician takes over as Bundestag president at critical juncture in parliament’s history
Officials of far-right party order leader Frauke Petry to leave over rhetorical differences
Airline backs campaign to keep Tegel airport operating even after its replacement opens
Country’s first openly gay minister was one of most gifted political orators of generation
Super Sunday verdict loaded with paradox for chancellor and political establishment
Coalition partners disagree on how restrictive German arms exports should be
Angela Merkel’s short speeches on Europe are unfocused and lack substance
Re-elected chancellor says Ireland an example of how crisis countries can turn themselves around
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices