German Chancellor Angela Merkel

16-year Merkel era draws to a close as Olaf Scholz seals pact for new coalition to take over in Germany16-year Merkel era draws to a close as Olaf Scholz seals pact for new coalition to take over in Germany

16-year Merkel era draws to a close as Olaf Scholz seals pact for new coalition to take over in Germany

<p> The 16-year Angela Merkel era draws to an end, with Social Democrat Olaf Scholz sealing a deal to form…

4 years ago
Greens and Liberals emerge kingmakers from German polls as fight for Chancellor is still onGreens and Liberals emerge kingmakers from German polls as fight for Chancellor is still on

Greens and Liberals emerge kingmakers from German polls as fight for Chancellor is still on

<p> <strong>Germany's centre-left Social Democrats have narrowly beaten the conservative party of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel in national elections, according…

4 years ago
Social Democrats edge ahead of Merkel’s conservative party in German polls, tough talks for coalition aheadSocial Democrats edge ahead of Merkel’s conservative party in German polls, tough talks for coalition ahead

Social Democrats edge ahead of Merkel’s conservative party in German polls, tough talks for coalition ahead

<p> Germany's Social Democrats narrowly forged ahead of Angela Merkel’s Conservative party in the projected results of Sunday's national election…

4 years ago