Merkel to Lure Opponents into Coalition, Conservatives Wary
The German leader may have no choice but to break her election promise and raise taxes.
Germany
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?
Merkel Takes Risk by Suggesting Role in Syria
Most voters and parties see little reason for Germany to involve itself in another country’s civil war.
German Social Democrats Shun Both Conservatives, Far Left
Party leader Peer Steinbrück doesn’t want to enter into another “grand coalition” nor govern with the far left.
Germany’s Merkel Warns Against Far-Left Coalition
The German leader urges voters to keep her center-right coalition in power.
Germany’s Economic Success Threatens to Stall Innovation
Angela Merkel urges other European nations to boost their competitiveness. So should take her own advice.
Germany’s Merkel Drawn into Drone Procurement Scandal
The chancellor can no longer ignore a controversy about the procurement of unmanned aircraft.
Germany Pledges Support for China in Trade Dispute
Germany agrees with China that its solar panels shouldn’t be kept off the European market.
German Finance Minister Rules Out “Grand Coalition” After Election
Wolfgang Schäuble is confident that the conservatives’ coalition with the liberals will maintain a majority.
France’s Hollande Lambastes Austerity, Germans Shrug
The Germans recognize that the Frenchman’s denunciations are to shield himself from left-wing criticism.
France, Italy Seek Different “Growth” Than Germany
When European leaders speak of “growth,” they can mean very different things.
Seeking to Broaden Coalition, German Greens Lurch Left
Green party members defy their pragmatic leaders and vote for tax increases.