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Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel was Germany's first female chancellor from 2005 to 2021.
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EU stands firm in the face of Polish defiance
Warsaw and Brussels seem no closer to resolving the issue over Poland's challenge to EU law.
Merkel, Erdogan meet during farewell trip
Turkey's president said he hopes to continue working well with the new German government during Merkel's farewell visit.
Merkel receives Belgium's highest honor from king
Merkel received the Order of Leopold from King Philippe before talks with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo on EU policy.
Merkel receives Spain's Carlos V European Award
In Merkel's acceptance speech, she called on Europeans to work together to tackle important issues like climate change.
Germany must not be blackmailed by Turkey
Alexander Görlach
The list of frustrations between Germany and Turkey is long.
Merkel holds farewell call with Chinese President Xi
The two leaders discussed the pandemic, climate change and human rights, among other issues in a video call.
Germany honors soldiers who fought in Afghanistan mission
German leaders gathered in Berlin Wednesday to honor soldiers who served in the country's Afghanistan mission.
Merkel touts Germany-Israel relations at Bennett meeting
Merkel said that Israeli security would remain a top priority, on her last visit during her 16-year term in office.
Merkel will leave a mixed — but enduring — legacy in Israel
Chancellor Angela Merkel has deepened the alliance between Israel and Germany.
Germany's Merkel makes farewell visit to pope
The outgoing chancellor spoke to the pontiff about climate change and the sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy.
How green will the next German government be? (E13)
With exploratory talks to form a government underway, one question is how the Greens will use their new political power.
German reunification: Merkel urges Germans to bridge old gap
To Germany's reunification day, Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged German's to continue the democratic project.
Merkel congratulates Scholz on 'election success'
Both the outgoing chancellor and Armin Laschet have congratulated Scholz following Sunday's election result.
New German government must focus on central Europe
Ivan Krastev
The new German government will have to quickly focus on tackling illiberal tendencies in Central Europe.
SPD candidate wins Merkel's seat
Without the chancellor leading the charge, the CDU/CSU's most important driving force was missing.
German election 2021 — at a glance
DW has the most important facts and figures and the most important things you need to know right here.
Germany's Green Party takes stock post-election
The Greens have won 15% of the vote in the parliamentary elections. Is that a success or a defeat — or both?
International media on German election results
The world is watching as Berlin gears up for lengthy coalition talks — and looking back wistfully on the Merkel era.
End of an era: A look back at Merkel's most memorable moments
The German election heralds the end of Angela Merkel's chancellorship. DW looks back at some emotional highlights.
Merkel's extra time in office
Germans have elected a new parliament. But forming a government and selecting a new chancellor will take a while.
SPD hold slim lead, CDU slumps to worst showing in decades
The center-left SPD are ahead of the conservative CDU/CSU bloc by almost two points, preliminary election results show.
Things to know about the CDU
Merkel's CDU is not just Germany's leading party, but it is also an institution that's very much the product of history.
Centrist candidates vie for Merkel's office in tight race
The Social Democrats' Olaf Scholz has a narrow lead in early election results, but Armin Laschet still has his hopes up.
The Merkel era from an African perspective
"We've been able to engage with her on a range of issues," says South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor.
In Idlib, a Syrian artist bids Merkel farewell
Aziz Asmar's latest mural of the German chancellor is a token of gratitude and a farewell.
Farewell, Frau Merkel
Angela Merkel's 16 years as German chancellor are ending. Foreign correspondents look back.
The race to replace German Chancellor Angela Merkel
These three candidates are vying to succeed Angela Merkel in a parliamentary election that is projected to be close.
Merkel's longevity in office
A closer look at how remarkably long Chancellor Angela Merkel has been in office compared with other world leaders.
What has Angela Merkel achieved for women?
Germany's first female chancellor has not been able to enact gender parity or equity in many realms. Why not?
Angela Merkel: Her legacy for women
For years, Germany's Angela Merkel shied away from calling herself a feminist. What changed for women during her term?
How do German elections work?
Germany's electoral system is complicated — really complicated. But there are good reasons for that.
Farewell to Angela Merkel
Chancellor Angela Merkel has been in office for 16 years. DW takes a look back.
Angela Merkel has left the CDU in tatters
Rob Mudge
Change has been the buzzword of the German election campaign. But much of it is empty talk.
Angela Merkel's animal encounters — in pictures
A photo of Angela Merkel overwhelmed by parrots went viral, but it's not her first animal rodeo.
German president tells world 'You can depend on us'
The German president said the world could rely on Germany, whatever happens in the country's upcoming general election.
Which chancellor hopeful does the EU want?
As Germany prepares to elect a new government, leaders across the European Union are watching intently.
Parrots swoop in for Merkel swan song
Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel had her hands full as she made a flying visit to a bird park.
Germany-China relations after Merkel
DW's Richard Walker looks at the foreign-policy tightrope Angela Merkel's successor will inherit.
Candidates spar in final TV debate
Germany's top political candidates have squared off in their final debate, ahead of Sunday's nail-biter election.
Election basics: From the vote to replacing Merkel
Who can vote for the new Bundestag parliament? And who can be elected? Here are the main facts.
Merkel: World-class pragmatist?
After 16 years, Chancellor Angela Merkel is stepping down. What are her biggest achievements?
Merkel departs: Political genius or world-class pragmatist?
From token woman to global leader. After 16 years, Angela Merkel is stepping down. What are her biggest achievements? And what has she left undone? Our guests: the Merkel biographers Ursula Weidenfeld, Ralph Bollmann and Andreas Rinke.
Women: A minority in the German Bundestag
After the Merkel era, German politics is still dominated by men.
Merkel, Kramp-Karrenbauer meet Afghan veterans
The Bundeswehr achieved "incredible things" by getting thousands out of Afghanistan, said the German defense minister.
Merkel to leave office with high global rating
People outside Germany mostly trust Angela Merkel to do the right thing, but Greeks are skeptical, a PEW survey found.
Spare a thought for those unable to vote in Germany
Mikhail Bushuev
Millions of foreigners with permanent residence in Germany are unable to vote. It's time that changed.
Angela Merkel hits campaign trail with Armin Laschet
With her party struggling in polls and just days to go until the election, the chancellor is trying to boost its appeal.
Germany, Reset: 2021 Election Special
Merkel's era is at an end. But the seismic moment comes at a time of major societal shifts. Our reporters take a look.
German election: Why many voters are still undecided
Not only is the German election race wide open — many voters say they're yet to decide whom to back.
Merkel's legacy and the future of EU-Turkey relations
Friend, foe, or both? Relations with Turkey will be one of the most challenging issues for Germany's next government.
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