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Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz is the chairman of Germany's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
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Germany warns prices may spike as Russia sanctions tighten
The government warns that a planned EU oil embargo could cause supply problems and even higher inflation.
German opposition leader meets Zelenskyy after Scholz snub
Friedrich Merz, who leads the conservative CDU, travelled to Ukraine after Chancellor Scholz refused to do so.
A trip to Kyiv and German party politics
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz is visiting Ukraine's capital, a move some have criticized as a PR stunt.
Germany's opposition party, the CDU, takes another beating
The conservatives have suffered a resounding defeat after appointing a new leader. How does it bode for the future?
Germany: SPD maintains winning streak in Saarland vote
The Social Democrats have won the regional election for the first time in over 20 years, gaining 45% of the vote.
Germany: AfD nominates member of CDU for president
The conservatives responded by suspending Max Otte from the party until further notice.
Germany's major election year 2022
The high-flying SPD wants to consolidate their power, the conservative CDU needs to win back lost voters.
Friedrich Merz to lead Germany's CDU
Members of the Christian Democratic Union have chosen Friedrich Merz over two other candidates to chair the party.
Who is Olaf Scholz, Germany's new chancellor?
Social Democrat Olaf Scholz has a lot of experience with political top jobs, but has often been underestimated.
Where now for the post-Merkel CDU?
Three candidates are in the running to take over as the next leader of the CDU. But what are their chances?
30 years of Merkel portraits
Now a book, Herlinde Koelbl's series of portraits follow Merkel's years as Germany's first female chancellor.
The tricky process of electing new party leaders
German Christian Democrats want members to choose the next party leader directly. But this could backfire.
Angela Merkel: 16 years as German chancellor
DW looks back at some major moments in her long tenure.
Most Germans in favor of mandatory COVID vaccine
For the first time, more than half of Germans surveyed are in favor of making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory.
Germany: Hendrik Wüst to take helm of most populous state
He'll be responsible for everyday services in a region with a population larger than that of the Netherlands.
Germany: Armin Laschet steps down as NRW state premier
The 60-year-old has served as the head of Germany's most populous state since 2017.
Germany: CDU chief Laschet takes rap for election debacle
Armin Laschet, the leader of Angela Merkel's CDU, says he will quit as head of Germany's most-populous state.
Soul searching in Germany's CDU
Swiftly and brutally open — that's how Angela Merkel's venerable party wants to overcome its current crisis.
Germany: Survey shows favor for Scholz amid coalition talks
Support for the SPD's Olaf Scholz has continued to grow among German voters, according to a new survey.
Germany: CDU enthusiastic after meeting with Greens
CDU leader Armin Laschet said the parties' differences were "not insurmountable," but the Greens did not appear as sure.
German parties extend coalition talks
A week after Germany's parliamentary election, the main four parties are starting formal coalition talks.
Bundestag could use more women
Melina Grundmann
Just one-third of the members in Germany's newly elected parliament are women. That's not representative of our society.
Greens to let members vote on coalition deal
Germany's Green Party came third in last week's election and have already begun talks with potential partners.
How do young voters see their country's political future?
After the election nearly all parties are promising change and a fresh start. But how do young people see their country's political future? Guests; Valerie Höhne (Der Spiegel), Raghida Bahnam (Freelance Jounalist), Benjamin Alvarez (DW)
Greens and FDP meet for preliminary two-way talks
The Greens and Free Democrats held their first meeting on the long road to a new German coalition government.
In coalition limbo, CDU/CSU compromises on key job
Germany's conservatives, trying to consolidate ahead of collation talks, keep chairman Ralph Brinkhaus — for now.
Germany's election results: Facts and figures
Where do Germany's political parties have their strongholds?
German election: CDU discord grows — as it happened
Armin Laschet has stuck by his decision to form a government in the face of historically low results. DW has the latest.
Germany's Green Party takes stock post-election
The Greens have won 15% of the vote in the parliamentary elections. Is that a success or a defeat — or both?
Will the outcome of the election be a reset for politics?
Germany's election has left the country and the rest of Europe facing potentialy complex negotiations to forge a new coalition government. Can this be a reset for German politics? Our guests: Matthew Karnitschnig (Politico), Emmanuelle Chaze (France24); Shani Rozanes (DW)
SPD hold slim lead, CDU slumps to worst showing in decades
The center-left SPD are ahead of the conservative CDU/CSU bloc by almost two points, preliminary election results show.
From CDU dismay to Green disappointment to SPD delight
Dismay, disappointment and delight: German elections haven't been this exciting for a long time.
Things to know about the CDU
Merkel's CDU is not just Germany's leading party, but it is also an institution that's very much the product of history.
Centrist candidates vie for Merkel's office in tight race
The Social Democrats' Olaf Scholz has a narrow lead in early election results, but Armin Laschet still has his hopes up.
Armin Laschet aims to follow in Merkel's footsteps
After several stumbles, the campaign of the CDU's chancellor candidate has come to a close.
German election 2021: Governing coalition options
DW takes a look at Germany's colorful shorthand for how various coalitions governments could shape up.
What are the German party programs?
Here is where the six main parties stand on the most important topics such as climate, taxes and social security.
German election candidates on the home stretch
The race is close, and who will lead the country into the post-Merkel era is far from decided.
Angela Merkel has left the CDU in tatters
Rob Mudge
Change has been the buzzword of the German election campaign. But much of it is empty talk.
German parties pledge to confront climate change — or not
The fight against climate change is one of the German voters' main topics of concern at election time.
Angela Merkel hits campaign trail with Armin Laschet
With her party struggling in polls and just days to go until the election, the chancellor is trying to boost its appeal.
Is this the climate election, or isn't it?
Many thought the German election would be dominated by talk of the climate crisis. So why hasn't it been a larger issue?
Bloated Bundestag: Trouble for German democracy?
Germany's lower house of parliament could swell to over 900 members, second only to China's National People's Congress.
Merkel ally presents 100-day program
Chancellor candidate Armin Laschet has presented a program for his first 100 days in office, if he should win.
Merkel kicks off vaccination action week
Mobile vaccination centers will run out of public transport, places of worship and sports facilities.
CDU's Laschet tries to summon Bavarian loyalty
The Christian Social Union's (CSU) party conference was one of the candidate's last chances to turn round his fortunes.
Hospitalized German minister says he's 'very well'
Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said he was doing "very well" the next morning, and his visit was just a precaution.
Opinion polls upend CDU, SPD party campaigns
Increasingly desperate conservatives are warning of a socialist takeover. But the center-left SPD is playing it safe.
The "crisis manager" departs: What comes after Merkel?
Who'll replace Angela Merkel as German chancellor? And what is her legacy?
Armin Laschet, the hapless candidate
A month before the general election, Germany's ruling conservatives have been slipping in opinion polls.
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