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As the era of Angela Merkel closes, new political alliances and ideas are needed
German chancellor’s rebuke comes as transatlantic relations become increasingly fraught
Defence ministry could raise Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer’s profile after setbacks
Von der Leyen replacement and contender for chancellorship takes on ‘poisoned chalice’
Next president of the European Commission is longtime advocate of closer integration
Pledge part of attempt to win over critical MEPs ahead of presidential confirmation
Chancellor’s shaking worries voters who do not usually pry into politicians’ lives
Veteran leader blames ‘residual anxiety’ over past episode put down to dehydration
Tensions rise after NGO ship defies warnings and docks in Lampedusa
She is well-placed to oversee a new era of fiscal and monetary co-ordination
The French president went from anger to jubilation as he manoeuvred his choices into the key seats of power
German defence minister faces confirmatory vote for top Commission role
European Commission’s next boss has suffered negative headlines as defence minister
Two women lead the bloc’s picks for its new top table
The murder of a local politician by right wing extremists has shocked Germany and se…
Politics shaken up by interest in environment and decline of working class vote
Prosecutors suspect the men of being accessories to murder of Walter Lübcke
Second bout of trembling prompts assurances from spokesman that chancellor is in good health
German chancellor suffered similar trembling earlier in the month
Some domestic security agencies appear unwilling or unable to tackle the threat of extremism
Overhaul aimed at revitalising party will show it is ‘full of life’, says interim leader
Extreme right has grown more dangerous in wake of refugee crisis, say analysts
Shot German politician had urged welcome for migrants in 2015 crisis
Political leadership in addressing regional inequality and social polarisation is lacking
Celebrities urge voters to reject AfD in town favoured for film sets
