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German Social Democrats back new Merkel-led coalition
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March 4, 2018
German Social Democrats back new Merkel-led coalition
Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) voted decisively for another coalition with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives on Sunday, clearing the way for…
German parties reach coalition deal in principle: sources
World
February 7, 2018
German parties reach coalition deal in principle: sources
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the Social Democrats agreed ‘in principle’ on Wednesday on a coalition deal, sources involved…
Merkel ready for ‘painful compromises’ with coalition deal in sight
World
February 6, 2018
Merkel ready for ‘painful compromises’ with coalition deal in sight
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was ready to make painful compromises to clinch a coalition deal with the Social…
Merkel still in charge of her future amid impasse in Germany
World
January 18, 2018
Merkel still in charge of her future amid impasse in Germany
Angela Merkel has defied many forecasts of her looming political demise in 12 years as German chancellor. And nearly four…
Jamaica or bust: Merkel launching crunch German coalition talks
World
October 20, 2017
Jamaica or bust: Merkel launching crunch German coalition talks
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday begins the first full round of talks on forming a three-way “Jamaica” coalition that…
Austria’s national vote Sunday: Questions and answers
World
October 13, 2017
Austria’s national vote Sunday: Questions and answers
Austrians will elect a new government Sunday after a campaign that has seen conflicting messages — two major parties have…
Chastened Merkel braces for coalition tussle after vote
World
September 25, 2017
Chastened Merkel braces for coalition tussle after vote
Germany’s Angela Merkel turns to the task of sounding out partners to build a coalition government after securing a fourth…
German right-wing party on course to enter parliament
World
September 13, 2017
German right-wing party on course to enter parliament
A nationalist party that wants Germany to close its borders to migrants, leave Europe’s common currency and end sanctions against…