Martin Schulz

Angela Merkel wins fourth term, but her 'politics of consensus' is to be blamed for rise of the Right in Germany

On the face of it, Alternative for Germany's (AFD) march into the heart of German democracy coincides with the similar march of the Right-wing across Europe

Angela Merkel's weak election performance makes push for integrated Europe tougher, warn experts

Weakened mainly because of a far-right surge in Germany, Angela Merkel will face serious challenges in promoting deeper European integration, experts have said.

Angela Merkel wins fourth term in Germany, but rise of the far-right leaves bitter aftertaste

While Angela Merkel's party remains the largest group in German Parliament, this is their worst performance since 1949 and pales in comparison to 2013, when they won 41.5 percent of the vote

Germany's Angela Merkel wins fourth term; victory clouded by nationist party winning first parliament seats

Chancellor Angela Merkel clinched a fourth term in Germany's general election, but her victory was clouded by the hard-right AfD party winning its first seats in parliament.

Germany goes to polls today as Chancellor Angela Merkel set to win historic fourth term

Germans vote in a national election that is likely to see Merkel win a fourth term and a far-right party enter parliament for the first time in over 50 years

Angela Merkel poised to clinch fourth term as German chancellor, polls say

Berlin: German chancellor Angela Merkel looks almost certain to clinch a fourth term in the general election next Sunday while a far-right party is poised to enter parliament for the first time since the end of World War II.

Turkey accuses German leaders of 'populist' rhetoric, says it will fuel racism

A top Turkish official has taken to social media to criticize comments on Turkey by German chancellor Angela Merkel and her opponent during a televised pre-election debate.

German chancellor Angela Merkel comes out against Turkey's EU membership bid

Angela Merkel announced her intention to seek an end to EU membership talks with Turkey during her face-to-face TV showdown with challenger Martin Schulz on Sunday.

Angela Merkel votes against same-sex marriage in Germany but eases resistance to measure

Though Chancellor Angela Merkel voted against same-sex marriage, she paved the way for its passage by freeing other members of her party to vote their 'conscience'

Angela Merkel says Germany must help France's Emmanuel Macron succeed

Germany must help new French President Emmanuel Macron to succeed, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday.