Fears of hole in EU heart as German ‘Queen of Europe’ departs
Angela Merkel's exit from the stage is sparking fears of a hole at the heart of the European Union during challenging times -- but there are also hopes for a wind of change
As Merkel exits, Germans debate famed budget discipline
Germany smashed its debt taboo to help the economy weather the pandemic crisis, but as the post-Merkel era beckons, voters will decide on September 26 if they want a return to fiscal discipline
Three lives transformed by Merkel’s decisions
In her 16 years in power, German chancellor Angela Merkel has influenced the path taken by Europe. These are three people whose lives were upended by some of her most significant policy decisions
Key things to know about the German election
In the run-up to a vote that will mark a seismic shift for Europe's biggest economy, the race to replace German Chancellor Angela Merkel is wide open -- as is the question of what the next government will look like
Germany faces up to unpredictable post-Merkel era
A sea change in German politics began this week with two leading parties announcing their candidates to succeed Angela Merkel at September's elections, when the veteran chancellor will bow out
Race to succeed Merkel in top job thrown wide open
Armin Laschet may have won a key vote to become the new leader of Germany's conservative CDU party, but his victory has thrown open the question of who will succeed Angela Merkel in the top job
CDU to pick new leader in key vote for Merkel succession
Chancellor Angela Merkel's CDU party will elect a new leader on Saturday, in a key vote kicking off the race for Germany's top job as a deadly pandemic roils Europe's biggest economy
EU environment ministers give partial nod to new climate law
The environment ministers of the European Union support the proposed new climate law to make Europe green by reducing the carbon level but they left it up to government leaders to strike a consensus.
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What now? Re-elected Polish president’s key challenges
Despite narrowly winning re-election, Polish President Andrzej Duda will face a newly energised opposition as the country's economy heads for its first recession in decades
Dutch ‘preachers and salesmen’ lead EU frugality drive
The Netherlands will be at the centre of upcoming talks over European spending on the coronavirus crisis, driven by a mix of traditional Calvinist frugality and political reality, experts say
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