The voting is done, and exit polling throughout the day has suggested that the Social Democrats and the Christian Democratic Union are very close.
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A Journey Through Merkel’s Germany: Affluent, Anxious and Almost Normal
As Angela Merkel prepares to step down after 16 years as chancellor of Germany, she leaves behind a country profoundly changed — and anxious about changing more.
German Protesters Call for Climate Action as Election Nears
Protests took place worldwide, but those in Germany had heightened urgency amid calls for the next government to do something about climate change.
Can Macron Lead the European Union After Merkel Retires?
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, would love to fill the German chancellor’s shoes. But a Europe with no single, central figure may be more likely.
Germany Struggles to Stop Online Abuse Ahead of Election
Despite having one of the world’s toughest laws against online hate speech and harassment, Germany has struggled to contain toxic content ahead of its Sept. 26 election.
Days Before Germans Vote, Merkel Is Where She Didn’t Want to Be: On the Stump
The race for chancellor is tightening, but Angela Merkel says Armin Laschet is the man to fill her shoes.
Merkel Campaigns for Laschet Days Before German Elections
The race for chancellor is tightening, but Angela Merkel says Armin Laschet is the man to fill her shoes.
Germany’s Far Right Is Nowhere in the Election. But It’s ‘Here to Stay.’
In the next national Parliament, the far-right Alternative for Germany party is likely to remain a pariah force. But it looks assured, too, of a role in shaping the country’s future.
Gas Station Cashier Killed in Germany Over Covid Mask Demand
He was shot with an unlicensed weapon, in what appears to be the country’s first killing over coronavirus rules.
Merkel’s Children: Living Legacies Called Angela, Angie and Sometimes Merkel
For some refugee families who traveled to Germany during the migrant crisis of 2015 and 2016, gratitude for Chancellor Angela Merkel’s decision to welcome them comes via a namesake.