Comedy portrays former leader, once Europe’s most powerful politician, solving murders in her retirement
Top economics aide says the ex-chancellor had little choice after deciding to phase out nuclear power
The ‘Moskau Connection’ recounts Gerhard Schröder and other politicians’ all-too-trusting approach to Putin
A foiled far-right plot shows democracy is strong, but the former chancellor’s legacy is under critical scrutiny
An entire worldview, not just one leader, stands tainted
For far too long politicians, businesspeople and voters refused to face up to the ominous nature of Putin’s style of rule
Ruling is an embarrassment for former chancellor six months after she retired from politics
Germany’s interests meant finding ‘modus vivendi’ with Russia, says ex-chancellor in first interview since leaving office
Be it Ukraine or energy supply, John Lough’s book says Berlin needs to hit a new note in relations with Moscow
Unprecedented 3-party coalition promises fresh start for Europe’s largest economy
Governments are increasingly using displaced people to exploit Europe’s divisions and fears over migrants
Outgoing chancellor has said little about growing up in the former communist east
Women who have shaped the year, chosen by our readers
Merkel and Scholz say fourth wave has put country in ‘serious’ situation
Diplomatic efforts intensify with second call between Angela Merkel and Alexander Lukashenko
Chancellor expresses concern over state of EU at last European summit as German leader
EU leaders back political dialogue alongside further potential sanctions over rule of law violations
European Council organisers sought to steer leaders away from Polish issue
While senior figures forming the new coalition emphasise continuity, some want a less conciliatory foreign policy
The German chancellor stands out among democratic heads of government for not becoming complacent or subject to scandal
Longstanding chancellor accused of neglecting CDU and losing support of party’s rightwing
Lessons learnt from its 20th century history have helped it to avoid the perils of populism
Minting coins; Merkel’s farewell; The Sopranos; and more.
The German chancellor’s look let her get on with the business of politics
Traditionally dominant SPD and CDU/CSU must woo smaller parties to determine who becomes chancellor
