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Incoming government praised for stance on LGBTQ+ rights and easing immigrants into jobs
Party wants tougher line on human rights and less priority for commercial interests
Successful coalition talks do not guarantee easy cohabitation in office
Social Democrat strikes coalition deal to raise climate investment along with commitments on wages and pensions
Social Democrats, Greens and liberals outline the ‘traffic light’ government’s priorities
Pandemic, public finances and foreign policy tests await the incoming three-party government
The country has plenty of hospitals but remains a digital laggard
Berlin’s allies are concerned that the incoming government may distance itself from the alliance’s deterrence strategy
Curbs on public transport use put forward by parties wanting to form next coalition
Liberal Christian Lindner is the favourite for a powerful role that shapes policy across Europe
Publisher says situation is a ‘disquieting signal’ after presentations pulled at short notice
All partners have to grasp this chance to support drastic improvements in EU economic policy
Global tensions have convinced politicians that an economically strong and united Europe is more important than a balanced budget
While senior figures forming the new coalition emphasise continuity, some want a less conciliatory foreign policy
Choice of central bank head will send early signal on balance of power between three parties
Party to join Social Democrats and Greens in negotiations — first such combination in nation’s postwar history
Social Democrats, Greens and Free Democrats unveil policy paper ahead of formal coalition talks
A fraying international order requires Berlin to assume more responsibility for European security
Co-leader Jörg Meuthen loses power struggle with hardliners
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
Two rivals who became kingmakers are both eyeing Berlin’s finance ministry
Social Democrat starts three-way talks to bridge divisions with Free Democrats and Greens
Greens and liberals willing to explore deal with election winner Scholz that would shut out Merkel’s CDU
Two books written by Germans assess the final days of the Third Reich — and the rebuilding of a newly divided nation
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