Greens Leave Coalition Talks, Leaving Merkel With No Alternative
The chancellor will have to form a grand coalition with the Social Democrats.
Christian Democrats (Germany)
Merkel to Lure Opponents into Coalition, Conservatives Wary
The German leader may have no choice but to break her election promise and raise taxes.
Merkel Wins Personal Victory But Loses Ally
Conservatives are within reach of an absolute majority, but their liberal friends are crushed.
In German Election, Merkel Is the Safest Choice
The chancellor is criticized for her incrementalism. That’s what we like about her.
Bavarian Win at Liberals’ Expense Should Alarm Merkel
The German chancellor’s allies do well, but at the expense of her liberal coalition partners.
Merkel Appeals to German Voters to Stay the Course
After “four good years,” why vote her coalition out of office?
Germany’s Merkel Warns Against Far-Left Coalition
The German leader urges voters to keep her center-right coalition in power.
German Conservatives Regard Euroskeptics Warily
A new party that calls for a German eurozone exit could steal right-wing votes.
Setback for German Conservatives in State Poll
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party loses a regional prime ministership to the left.
Germany’s Merkel Dominates Preelection Polls
This fall’s election is likely to strengthen Angela Merkel’s position as German chancellor.
Merkel Chastises Opposition for Blocking Tax Relief
“Incomprehensible” that the left should block tax cuts, says the German chancellor.
Another Electoral Setback for Germany’s Ruling Parties
The ruling conservative and liberal parties suffer defeats in regional elections.
Merkel, Sarkozy Lose in Regional Elections
The ruling parties of both France and Germany suffered defeat at the polls in regional elections this weekend.
Election Setback for German Conservatives
Defeat in Hamburg draws attention to the conservatives’ unpopularity nationally.
Merkel Government Threatened with Collapse
German media are urging Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ruling coalition to give up.