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German Social Democrats back new Merkel-led coalition
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German Social Democrats back new Merkel-led coalition

Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) voted decisively for another coalition with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives on Sunday, clearing the way for…
German parties reach coalition deal in principle: sources
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German parties reach coalition deal in principle: sources

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the Social Democrats agreed ‘in principle’ on Wednesday on a coalition deal, sources involved…
Merkel ready for ‘painful compromises’ with coalition deal in sight
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Merkel ready for ‘painful compromises’ with coalition deal in sight

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was ready to make painful compromises to clinch a coalition deal with the Social…
Merkel still in charge of her future amid impasse in Germany
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Merkel still in charge of her future amid impasse in Germany

Angela Merkel has defied many forecasts of her looming political demise in 12 years as German chancellor. And nearly four…
Jamaica or bust: Merkel launching crunch German coalition talks
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Jamaica or bust: Merkel launching crunch German coalition talks

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday begins the first full round of talks on forming a three-way “Jamaica” coalition that…
Austria’s national vote Sunday: Questions and answers
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Austria’s national vote Sunday: Questions and answers

Austrians will elect a new government Sunday after a campaign that has seen conflicting messages — two major parties have…
Chastened Merkel braces for coalition tussle after vote
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Chastened Merkel braces for coalition tussle after vote

Germany’s Angela Merkel turns to the task of sounding out partners to build a coalition government after securing a fourth…
German right-wing party on course to enter parliament
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German right-wing party on course to enter parliament

A nationalist party that wants Germany to close its borders to migrants, leave Europe’s common currency and end sanctions against…
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