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Greens and liberals willing to explore deal with election winner Scholz that would shut out Merkel’s CDU
Lessons learnt from its 20th century history have helped it to avoid the perils of populism
Traditionally dominant SPD and CDU must woo Greens and liberals to form next government
Large numbers of under-25s deserted the once dominant SPD and CDU in Germany’s election
Centre-left parties across the continent are studying the SPD playbook for tips
Bosses look to new kingmakers — Greens and Free Democrats — to push for a more modern and greener economy
Whoever forms the next government is going to come under popular pressure to act on climate policy
Social Democrat aimed his campaign at voters who wanted more of qualities they saw in outgoing chancellor
Scholz pulls off victory but smaller parties hold the key to power
As Laschet and Scholz vie for a coalition mandate, the Greens and the Liberals prepare to talk directly
Greens and liberals aim to bridge differences in search of coalition deal with Scholz or Laschet
Accord between Greens and liberal FDP will determine who governs the eurozone’s largest economy
Social Democrats win on night as parties head for coalition talks
Traditionally dominant SPD and CDU/CSU must woo smaller parties to determine who becomes chancellor
Join FT correspondents on October 4 to discuss the results of the election and its implications for Germany and the world
Country heads for long talks over three-way coalition as Laschet insists CDU can also form government
Tortuous coalition talks could push into the new year
CDU/CSU crashes to historic election defeat but still takes shine off SPD performance
Many of a refugee background say they will choose between Greens and far-left Die Linke party
Polls point to tight election race between centre-right and Social Democrats
Pinneberg has for decades sided with the party that claimed power but this year’s picture is unclear
Final rallies by chancellor hopefuls eclipsed by crowds at climate protests as race to succeed Merkel tightens
Voters crave stability but they need leadership to fix problems, not just manage crises
Potential coalition partners agree on Europe, but spar over China
Berlin needs to raise public investment and fund the transition to a greener future
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