Sunday’s defeat has revealed a gasping conservative party. But what that means for Germany’s future is not clear as traditional left-right politics are scrambled.
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Olaf Scholz is a Winner but Not Chancellor — Yet.
Olaf Scholz, the leader of the center-left Social Democrats, narrowly won the night. But now the hard part begins — building a durable governing coalition.
Social Democrats Win German Election by Slimmest of Margins
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats suffered a dramatic defeat in Sunday’s elections.
Mapping Losses for Angela Merkel’s Party in German Vote
The conservatives who have been the dominant force in modern German politics suffered their worst defeat, while the Social Democrats and Greens made gains.
Two Transgender Women Win Seats in the Next German Parliament
The two lawmakers, both from the Green Party, reflect the growing visibility and acceptance of transgender people, who have never before held seats in the Parliament.
Social Democrats Win German Election by Slimmest of Margins
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats suffered a dramatic defeat in Sunday’s elections.
Olaf Scholz Pledges to ‘Halt Man-Made Climate Change’
The Social Democrats made significant gains on Sunday’s election but will need to find coalition partners to form a government.
German Election Heralds Messier Politics and Weaker Leadership After Merkel
Preliminary results indicated an outcome so tight that it could take months of talks to form a new government at a critical moment for Europe.
A Full Guide to the Germany Elections
Here’s a brief explainer on Germany’s vote.
Polls Close and Voting Ends in Tight Germany Race
The voting is done, and exit polling throughout the day has suggested that the Social Democrats and the Christian Democratic Union are very close.