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Is Germany on the verge of electing its first Green chancellor?
In Depth Polls put the left-wing party just behind Angela Merkel’s CDU
By Joe Evans Last updated
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Election results spell trouble for Angela Merkel’s heir
In the Spotlight Voters punish chancellor’s party amid slow Covid vaccine rollout and face mask scandal
By Joe Evans Last updated
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EU under fire amid warnings of ‘no major breakthroughs’ on jabs
Under the Radar European leaders holding emergency meeting as calls for urgent action grow
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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Who will succeed Angela Merkel in one of Europe’s most powerful roles?
feature German chancellor’s CDU party will elect a new leader this week
By Joe Evans Published
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Germany ‘violates’ EU joint vaccine scheme by buying 30 million extra doses
feature Berlin had promoted pact that no members of the bloc would strike separate deals to secure jabs
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Angela Merkel in talks to bring Russian Covid-19 vaccine to EU
Speed Read German chancellor and Vladimir Putin discuss joint production of jab as criticism of Berlin’s vaccinations rollout intensifies
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Coronavirus: how the UK’s response to expert advice compares with other EU countries
In Depth Germany and Sweden followed their scientists to the letter - with very different outcomes
By Joe Evans Last updated
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EU warns UK against bid to divide bloc ahead of crunch Brexit summit
Speed Read German minister insists that unity among the 27 members remains strong
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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How Germany is preparing for a second wave
In Depth Spike in cases prompts Angela Merkel to reel back easing of lockdown measures
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Published
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Which countries are the ‘most admired in the world’ – and why?
Speed Read Annual poll puts Germany in top spot ahead of US and China
By Asya Likhtman Published
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Instant Opinion: ‘in-your-face’ Covid rulebreakers ‘out of control’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 7 July
By The Week Staff Published
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Donald Trump ‘bullied and humiliated' Theresa May in ‘near-sadistic’ phone calls
Speed Read President revealed to be ‘deferential’ to dictators while hectoring female world leaders
By The Week Staff Published
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How Germany is launching a coronavirus-tracing app that protects privacy
Speed Read Berlin has put the new system through stringent tests to guard against potential cybersecurity failings
By The Week Staff Published
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German coalition on the brink of collapse after junior party veers left
Speed Read New SPD leaders prepared to pull the plug on controversial partnership
By The Week Staff Last updated
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