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Losses in Germany’s most populous state come amid criticism of chancellor’s response to Ukraine war
Conservative promises victory in regional elections this year and says he will draft programme for party reeling from defeat
Successor to Angela Merkel tasked with boosting party’s morale after worst-ever Bundestag election result
Longstanding chancellor accused of neglecting CDU and losing support of party’s rightwing
Departure would come after party’s worst election result and as rivals start coalition talks
Greens and liberals willing to explore deal with election winner Scholz that would shut out Merkel’s CDU
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
As Laschet and Scholz vie for a coalition mandate, the Greens and the Liberals prepare to talk directly
Accord between Greens and liberal FDP will determine who governs the eurozone’s largest economy
Traditionally dominant SPD and CDU/CSU must woo smaller parties to determine who becomes chancellor
Country heads for long talks over three-way coalition as Laschet insists CDU can also form government
CDU/CSU crashes to historic election defeat but still takes shine off SPD performance
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
The German chancellor has her faults. But the right question in politics is always to ask ‘compared to what?’
Berlin needs to raise public investment and fund the transition to a greener future
As Angela Merkel exits, Germany’s model of two dominant big-tent parties is becoming more fragmented
German chancellor tries to sprinkle stardust on preferred successor ahead of Sunday’s poll
One week out from polls, there is little sign Greens are benefiting — even in flood-ravaged town of Erftstadt
Election frontrunner under scrutiny over issues opponents hope will cast finance minister in unflattering light
Merkel’s party accuses finance minister of policies that would expose taxpayers and savers
Chancellor uses Bundestag speech to warn of dangers of a leftwing government
Conservative candidate for German chancellor brings in experts on issues such as climate change and security
Polling suggests that the ruling party could lose power in September’s election to an SPD-led coalition
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