German elections 2021

The German general election is to be held on September 26

Germany will mark the end of the 16-year Angela Merkel era as it goes to the polls on September 26 – with the leader of the party winning the most Bundestag seats expected to succeed her as chancellor.

Take a look at FRANCE 24’s special coverage of the issues at stake as Germany (and Europe) turn a new page in their history.

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Europe Now

Post-Merkel Germany confronts climate challenges (part 1)
Europe Now

Post-Merkel Germany confronts climate challenges (part 2)

New German chancellor Scholz makes European debut

Germany's new chanceloor to meet Macron in Paris on first official trip

Macron welcomes Scholz as France, Germany seek common ground after Merkel

Olaf Scholz, Germany's staid but steady next chancellor

EU chiefs vow to work with Scholz for 'strong Europe'

Scholz takes reins from Merkel for new German era

Germany's SPD, Greens, liberals reach deal for post-Merkel coalition government
FACT OR FAKE

Was Germany's election campaign tarnished by disinformation?

German parties plan to install Scholz-led govt by early December

Germany’s Laschet signals he is ready to step down as head of Merkel’s CDU

Germany's SPD to open coalition talks with "kingmaker" parties
Talking Europe

After the German elections: What now for Germany and for Europe?
Cartooning for Peace

Cartooning for Peace: Germany’s Angela Merkel prepares to bid adieu to Europe
GERMAN ELECTIONS

Focus shifts to Germany’s Green and liberal kingmakers after SPD tops polls
The Debate

Who to govern Germany? Social Democrats promise change after Merkel era
GERMAN ELECTIONS

Germany's centre-left SPD, conservative CDU aim to form coalitions

SPD or CDU? Brussels waits to see who will govern Germany

Germany's FDP holds strong cards in post-election haggling
In the press

German elections: 'Chancellery thriller' as both major parties claim victory

France welcomes German election outcome as victory for 'continuity'

Germany's colourful array of potential coalitions

German SPD seeks three-way alliance to replace Merkel-led coalition
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