‘Hamstrung’ Europe searches for a post-Merkel leader
Angela Merkel's departure after 16 years as German chancellor has shaken up the power balance in the EU. Who are the potential candidates to take over her mantle as the leader of Europe?
Europe kicks off Covid vaccine drive for kids
Several European nations have started vaccinating children aged five to 11 against Covid-19 in an effort to contain a raging pandemic and keep schools open, while others are still deciding their approach
Olaf Scholz: Germany’s staid but steady new chancellor
Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as Germany's new chancellor after 16 years with Angela Merkel at the helm. Often described as austere and even robotic, the Social Democrat managed to inspire voters in this year's election
Coal exit, weed, sovereign Europe: new German govt’s roadmap
The three parties forming Germany's next government have presented their coalition agreement which touches on issues from climate protection, foreign policy and cannabis. What are their plans?
A spiritual movement and Germany’s low vaccination rate
An explosion of coronavirus infections at a German school has put a spotlight on "anthroposophy", a spiritual movement behind the education system, and raised questions over how it may be contributing to stagnating vaccinations
Looted art: Colonial ghosts haunt Europe’s museums
With France returning royal treasures taken from Benin in the 19th century, here is a recap of other disputes over artefacts looted from Europe's former African colonies
Germany’s likely next coalition sketches out its plans
The three parties likely to form Germany's next government have outlined plans for Europe's biggest economy in an initial coalition agreement, touching on issues such as the minimum wage, taxes and climate protection
Federal Election 2021
A 2021 federal election overview: Vote share, losses, gains - what is the seat distribution in the new Bundestag? In addition, graphics showing direct mandates and the proportion of second votes the parties received. Last but not least: possible coalitions - who can form a government with whom?
Key policy hurdles on path to new German government
Climate action, debt brakes, minimum wages and wealth taxes -- what are the main obstacles on the road towards establishing a new German government
What happens after the German election?
Germany is bracing for a period of political unpredictability after the Social Democrats narrowly won a general election but faced a rival claim to power from outgoing Chancellor Merkel's conservative camp