Angela Merkel

Speed Read Germany's failure to form government puts direction of Europe’s largest economy in doubt

By The Week Staff Last updated 20 November 17

Speed Read Angela Merkel may have to call a fresh election after failure to agree an immigration cap sinks three-way talks

By The Week Staff Last updated 20 November 17

Speed Read Eastern European desire for innovation clashes with Western caution and political upheaval

By The Week Staff Published 29 September 17

Speed Read Far-right star drops ‘bomb’ with move to sit as independent MP

By The Week Staff Published 25 September 17

Speed Read Alternative fur Deutschland surged into third place with 13% of the vote

By The Week Staff Last updated 25 September 17

Speed Read Cybersecurity is a ‘top priority’ after the US and French elections were targeted by hackers linked to Russia

By The Week Staff Last updated 22 September 17

Speed Read Nigel Farage backs Alternative for Germany, which seeks to become third-largest party

By The Week Staff Last updated 11 September 17

In Depth As she prepares for German elections later this month, the Chancellor says Turkey will never be a member of the EU

By The Week Staff Last updated 4 September 17

Speed Read Chancellor could offer MPs a free vote in bid to woo liberals ahead of election

By The Week Staff Published 28 June 17

In Depth Arch-Europhile could give Britain the 'hardest Brexit possible' if he becomes German chancellor in September

By The Week Staff Published 20 March 17

In Depth Netherlands was a 'litmus test', but France will be the 'bellweather election', say commentators

By The Week Staff Published 16 March 17

Speed Read Extremist groups are offering money and food in bid to radicalise youngsters

By The Week Staff Last updated 6 February 17