Germany`s SPD to decide on talks for new Merkel govt
Party chief Martin Schulz will ask the deeply divided SPD to give him the green light for exploratory talks on joining Merkel in another coalition government starting in early 2018.
Dec 07, 2017, 15:21 PM IST
Vote winner Angela Merkel faces tricky coalition talks, hard-right 'earthquake'
After 12 years in power and running on a promise of stability and continuity, Merkel`s CDU/CSU bloc scored 32.9 per cent, against 20.8 per cent for the Social Democrats under challenger Martin Schulz.
Sep 25, 2017, 08:40 AM IST
Angela Merkel hopes to create history as Germany votes today
Germans began voting in a national election on Sunday that is likely to see Chancellor Angela Merkel win a historic fourth term and a far-right party enter parliament for the first time in more than half a century.
Sep 24, 2017, 12:19 PM IST
Angela Merkel, Martin Schulz urge undecided Germans to vote with far right gaining
A new INSA poll published by Bild newspaper showed declining support for both Merkel`s conservatives, who dropped two percentage points to 34 per cent, and the SPD, down one point to 21 per cent.
Sep 23, 2017, 17:47 PM IST
Not again! German media bemoan grand coalition scenario after limp TV duel
BERLIN (Reuters) - A mood of pre-election apathy rippled through German media on Monday, as commentators concluded Angela Merkel`s rival for chancellor had blown his best chance of depriving her of
Sep 04, 2017, 14:19 PM IST
Angela Merkel overshadows party ahead of September election
Challenger Martin Schulz of the centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) is leading his campaign with "more social justice", promising reforms to tax, unemployment benefits and childcare after having just succeeded with a push to legalise same-sex marriage.
Jul 03, 2017, 11:19 AM IST
Germany legalises same-sex marriage, Chancellor Angela Merkel Merkel votes against
The election-year bill was pushed by Merkel's leftist rivals, who pounced on comments she made early this week suggesting a policy U-turn -- a manoeuvre that left her conservative lawmakers fuming.
Jun 30, 2017, 15:17 PM IST
Germany to pass same-sex marriage law
Gay and lesbian groups cheered the push for marriage equality in Germany where so-called civil unions were legalised in 2001.
Jun 30, 2017, 10:27 AM IST
Martin Schulz hits out at 'arrogant' Angela Merkel
The SPD's call for gay marriage comes just a week after the Greens set a similar condition, while Merkel's CDU has so far refused to allow same gender couples to wed.
Jun 25, 2017, 20:17 PM IST
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Tayyip Erdogan behave like autocratic rulers: Germany's Martin Schulz
The European Union must become stronger in response to a weakening of democracy in the United States, Russia and Turkey, the leader of Germany`s centre-left Social Democrats said in remarks published on Saturday.
Jun 24, 2017, 09:09 AM IST
German state vote a first signal for Angela Merkel's poll showdown
A German regional vote Sunday will be the first litmus test in an election year where Chancellor Angela Merkel faces her toughest challenge yet from the resurgent Social Democrats.
Mar 23, 2017, 10:31 AM IST
German Social Democrats steady just behind Merkel's conservatives: Poll
In a direct matchup, Angela Merkel gained one percentage point to 39 percent support, compared to 36 percent for Martin Schulz.
Mar 15, 2017, 11:53 AM IST
Angela Merkel's conservatives ahead of Social Democrats in latest poll
German Chancellor Angela Merkel`s conservatives were ahead of the Social Democrats (SPD) in the latest poll with just over six months to go before a federal election.
Mar 10, 2017, 13:14 PM IST
German Social Democrats still hard on heels of Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives - Poll
Germany`s Social Democrats (SPD) held steady at 31 percent support in a survey published on Wednesday, remaining hard on the heels of Chancellor Angela Merkel`s conservatives - on 34 percent - seven months ahead of a federal election.
Feb 22, 2017, 12:32 PM IST
Martin Schulz to quit as EU Parliament chief, enter German politics
Germany`s Martin Schulz said on Thursday he would step down as head of the European Parliament and return to national politics in elections next year.
Nov 24, 2016, 14:36 PM IST
Relief but muted enthusiasm as Merkel vows to run again
The German economy is humming, the budget is balanced, unemployment is down, and her country is widely seen as the strongest voice in a troubled EU.
Nov 21, 2016, 19:30 PM IST
'Sad day for Europe, Britain,' says German foreign minister
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier regrets over Britain's decision to leave the EU,tweets "The early morning news from #GreatBritain are truly sobering. It looks like a sad day for #Europe +the #UnitedKingdom".
Jun 24, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
British PM David Cameron to talk `Brexit` with EU Parliament head
The British premier will meet Martin Schulz and leaders of the two main political groups in the assembly.
Feb 16, 2016, 11:20 AM IST
EU Parliament chief urges `solid` Greek government `ready to deliver`
European Parliament President Martin Schulz Sunday urged a "solid" government to be formed quickly in Greece, calling on the new authorities to be "ready to deliver" after leftist Alexis Tsipras appeared to have won re-election.
Sep 21, 2015, 01:01 AM IST
Greece seeks common ground with EU partners: EU parliament chief
Greece will seek "common ground" with its European peers on solving its bailout and debt woes, European Parliament chairman Martin Schulz said Thursday after meeting new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.
Jan 29, 2015, 20:34 PM IST
