Berlin boosts military spending to combat Putin’s ‘war of aggression’
Chancellor Olaf Scholz presents radical rethink of German foreign and energy policy
CDU hopes regional poll triumph will derail Germany’s Greens
Governing party buoyed by Saxony-Anhalt win as Germany prepares for autumn election
Shellshocked Laschet has five months to retool CDU
Berlin Letter: Election candidate must battle rivals in chancellery bid to succeed Merkel
The Irish Times view on Germany’s centre-right: keeper of the Merkel flame
Newly-elected CDU leader Armin Laschet takes office amid a pandemic, with all the related uncertainties, as the most influential party in Germany – and Europe – faces a busy election year
The Irish Times view on German politics: life without Merkel
The next CDU leader faces an unenviable task: establish himself in the party – and with the public – ahead of an election already fixed for September 2021
Coronavirus: Angela Merkel urges Germans to stay at home over Easter
Chancellor under increasing pressure to outline exit strategy on lockdown measures
Tears and cheers as Merkel ally wins race to lead CDU party
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer’s victory puts her in pole position to be German chancellor
Q&A: How will Angela Merkel’s successor as CDU leader be chosen?
In total 12 people running but a close race likely between Kramp-Karrenbauer and Merz
Merz wants to succeed Merkel but he has a problem – he’s a millionaire
CDU leadership hopeful is learning the rich aren’t really trusted in Germany
Frontrunners to succeed Merkel make pitch for women’s support
Surveys show Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and Friedrich Merz are neck and neck
Angela Merkel’s withdrawal adds insecurity to Europe
German chancellor's announcement is a belated attempt to define her legacy
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