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Macron's EU vision meets Merkel's election realities

The French president is to lay out his vision for Europe. Angela Merkel is readying for coalition talks with potential partners, the FDP and the Greens. How could Germany's next government react to Macron's EU reform? Go to article

Angela Merkel's coalition conundrum

Christian Democratic Union CDU party leader and German Chancellor Angela Merkel gestures after winning the German general election (Reuters/K. Pfaffenbach)

Building a so-called "Jamaica" coalition with the Greens and Free Democrats currently looks to be the most likely path to power for Chancellor Angela Merkel. A few key points from the election aftermath.

Who is the AfD's controversial Frauke Petry?

Frauke Petry leaves the press conference

Frauke Petry was key in pushing the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in a far-right direction and won a direct mandate in the German election. But her future within the party remains unclear after a series of public spats.

SPD licks wounds following election mauling

SPD campaign poster Martin Schulz (picture-alliance/dpa/R. Weihrauch)

Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) suffered its worst election result since World War II, scraping only 20.5 percent of the national vote. It's no surprise that the center-left party has opted to go into opposition.

'Forgotten' Duisburg voters turn to AfD

Duisburg Marxloh Wahl 2017 (DW/R.Staudenmaier )

The far-right AfD snagged 13.2 percent of the vote in Duisburg. The former steel town has long been a working class stronghold for the Social Democrats but many residents say frustrated voters felt "forgotten" by Berlin.

Pollsters unpack AfD voters' motives

Berlin Wahlen zum Abgeordnetenhaus erste Wahlergebnisse AfD (Reuters/F. Bensch)

In their post-election analysis, researchers say that the Alternative for Germany's success cannot be reduced to any one particular group. Nonetheless, as a community, AfD supporters are unlike other German voters.

Merkel wins the day, but loses EU might

Belgien EU Angela Merkel und Jean-Claude Juncke (Getty Images/AFP/E. Dunand)

The "Queen of Europe" is keeping her crown, much to Brussels' relief. But after securing a fourth term as German chancellor, the coalition-building that Angela Merkel faces next will test her famous cool.

Trial of alleged 'IS' recruiter begins in Germany

Deutschland Prozess gegen Abu Walaa in Celle (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Stratenschulte)

A radical preacher of Iraqi origin accused of being the "Islamic State" (IS) group's chief recruiter in Germany has gone on trial. Abu Walaa faces a court in the northern city of Celle alongside four other co-accused.

North Korea accuses Trump of 'declaring war'

Donald Trump und Kim Jong Un TV Bild in Seoul (picture alliance/AP Photo/A. Young-joon)

US Secretary of Defense Mattis has said that Trump has made his preference for diplomacy with North Korea clear. But just one day prior, North Korea's top envoy had accused the US of declaring war on his country.

Deadly shooting at settlement near Jerusalem

Israel Schießerei in der jüdischen Siedlung Har Adar (picture-alliance/AP Photo/M. Illean)

Three Israeli guards and a Palestinian gunman have been killed in an attack on an upscale Jewish West Bank settlement north of Jerusalem. Police say the gunman was spotted trying to enter among day laborers.

High turnout in Iraqi Kurdish independence vote

A Kurdish Peshmerga fighter casts her vote AFP PHOTO / SAFIN HAMED

Despite threats and warnings from the international community, Iraqi Kurds turned out in large numbers to cast their votes in an independence referendum. Turkey's president Erdogan said the move could cause "ethnic war."

What is the Iraqi Kurdish independence referendum?

New US travel ban 'more likely to survive'

Travels stuck in the airport (Getty Images/D. McNew)

The revised travel ban signed by President Donald Trump stands a better chance of holding up in court than its two prior versions, a noted immigrant scholar told DW. But to get there, the measure had to be scaled down.

Puerto Rico governor calls for swift US aid

National Guard Soldiers distribute water and food

The US territory's Governor Ricardo Rossello called for "swift action" to help with the recovery from devastating Hurricane Maria. Many of the US citizens on the island are without adequate food, water or fuel.

'Alternative Nobel Prize' for four global activists

Winnres of the Right Livelihood Awards (Right Livelihood-Award)

This year's Right Livelihood Awards recipients have fought for greater inclusion for those with disabilities, defended human and health rights, as well as sought to expose governmental corruption.

Disability advocate Yetnebersh Nigussie receives Right Livelihood Award

Äthiopien Gewinnerin des alternativen Nobelpreises, Yetnebersh Nigussie (Studio Casagrande)

The Ethiopian lawyer spoke with DW about the importance of education and supporting the disability community in Africa and around the world. The award honors those who have found practical solutions to global problems.

Shooting at Duterte's presidential residence

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks to the nation (picture-alliance/AP Photo/A. Favila)

Details remain muddled after a shooting at the compound for Duterte's elite security forces, which lies within the presidential compound. The biggest question: Where was the president at the time of the shooting?

Republican senator shoots down health care bill

US Senator Susan Collins (Getty Images/A. Wong)

The latest bid to repeal Obamacare has flatlined after Republican Senator Susan Collins announced she would vote against it. The moderate senator says she faced intense lobbying, including a phone call from Donald Trump.

Anthony Weiner jailed for sexting teen

Former Congressman Anthony Weiner enters the federal court (picture-alliance/AP Photo/A. Kudacki)

A New York court has sentenced Anthony Weiner, a former US congressman and estranged husband of a Hillary Clinton aide, to 21 months in prison for sexting an underage girl. Weiner admitted to sexting many other women.

Top Turkish journalist released ahead of trial

After nearly a year in jail, leading Turkish journalist Kadri Gursel has been released by order of an Istanbul court ahead of trial. Sixteen other Cumhuriyet staff members have been charged with links to terror groups.

Catalan leader could face arrest over vote

A woman holds a Catalan separatist flag in front of a Mossos police van REUTERS/Susana Vera

The leader of Catalonia's separatist government has been threatened by Spanish authorities with imprisonment, just days before the region plans to hold an independence vote. Madrid has deemed the referendum illegal.

Russia committing rights abuses in Crimea: UN

Sevastopol flags, Crimea (picture alliance/dpa/I.Sekretarev)

A UN probe has found that Russian officials in Crimea committed serious rights abuses, including the deportation and torture of prisoners. Investigators also documented crackdowns on Ukrainian citizenship and culture.

'We cannot afford to freeze the Crimean conflict'

Rohingya in Pakistan living in 'abysmal' conditions

Pakistan Rohingyas in Karachi (DW/S. Meer Baloch/Z. Musyani)

Pakistan's government and Islamic groups criticize Myanmar for its "persecution" of the Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine. But how is Pakistan treating its own Rohingyas that have been living in the country for decades?

Rohingya people in Myanmar: what you need to know

Poland: Duda drops rash judicial reform proposal

Polish President Duda (Reuters/Agencja Gazeta/S. Kaminski)

Polish President Andrzej Duda's surprising counterproposal on judicial reform has provoked criticism from many sides. That's because it's clear Duda wants to build up his own power. Paul Flückiger reports from Warsaw.

Brazil backs off mining bid in Amazon reserve

An aerial shot shows the contrast between forest and agricultural landscapes near Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil (Kate Evans / Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR))

The Brazilian government has pledged to reinstate a mining ban in an Amazonian nature reserve, reversing its earlier course after an international outcry. Greenpeace says several illegal mines are active in the area.

France unveils multibillion euro investment plan

Frankreich Paris PK Premierminister Phillipe (Getty Images/AFP/A. Jocard)

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has revealed details of a major investment plan aimed at bolstering his country's languid economy. It foresees spending billions on education, digitization and the environment.

Court fines far-right author over hate speech

Akif Pirincci (picture-alliance/Geisler-Fotopress)

Hate speech vilifying foreigners two years ago has cost the far-right author Akif Pirincci a hefty fine. It’s been imposed by a Dresden court in Saxony, where the far-right AfD topped voting on Sunday.

Brexit: UK and EU resume political ping-pong

Michel Barnier and David Davis at Brexit talks in Brussels (picture-alliance/dpa/AP/G. Vanden Wijngaert)

EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier insists the ball is in the UK's court when it comes to an agreement on life after Brexit. His UK opposite number David Davis wants Brussels to yield ground and talk trade.

Japan election: Can Tokyo's governor upset Abe?

The decision by Japan's PM Abe to call a snap election is designed to take the wind out of a new party's sails, although analysts question the long-term future of nation's latest political movement. Julian Ryall reports.

Perspectives

A photo showing thick fog enveloping Berlin's Bundestag parliament building, the Reichstag.

Sunny days are over

The German election outcome won't make federal policy any easier and not just because of the AfD, says Christoph Strack.

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Cartoonists paint dark picture after the vote

After the German election saw the rise of the far-right AfD party into a major political force, international political cartoonists have been quick to react. While often hilarious, the results are somewhat foreboding.

Deutschland G20 Afrika Treffen (picture-alliance/AP Photo/M. Sohn)

Africa reacts to German election results

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has won a fourth term, but will have to enter tough coalition talks to form a new government. What does Africa make of the election results? We've asked our DW correspondents to comment.

International newspaper front pages featuring reactions to Germany's election

Election: Press reacts with shock, concern

How have Germany's newspapers reacted to Sunday's election? And what did the world's newspapers have to say about it? DW has all the front-page news in our press roundup.

Jamaika Fahne vor Reichstag (picture-alliance/dpa/dpaweb)

Germany's colorful coalition shorthand

Foreign flags and even traffic lights are used to describe the various coalitions that emerge in German elections. One option is a so-called "Jamaica" grouping of greens, conservatives and liberals.

Symbolbild Deutschland USA Flagge (imago/Seeliger)

German vs. American political parties

Where would Republicans and Democrats, conservatives and liberals, fall in the German landscape? DW maps it out.

G20 Angela Merkel and Theresa May (Reuters/ W. Rattay)

German vs. British political parties

Are Angela Merkel and Theresa May similar conservatives? And has the AfD soaked up all of UKIP's nasty ideas?

06.17. Germany Decides Picture-Teaser Englisch

All of DW's German election coverage 20.09.2017

How is the chancellor chosen? What parties are going to be in parliament? What possible coalitions are formed? Get the answers to these and other questions with DW's election special.

Shooting at Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's residence leaves much unclear

Russia committing rights abuses in Crimea: UN

High turnout in Iraqi Kurdish independence vote

Australia to get its own space agency, government says

USA American Football Denver Broncos - Buffalo Bills (Reuters/USA Today Sports/Mark Konezny)

The two sides of the US national anthem protests

American sport and American politics have collided in a big way as protests during America's national anthem grow to new levels. DW takes a look at what the protest is about and whether it can be resolved.

Leverkusen's Lucas Alario debuts with a bang

Bundesliga Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Hamburger SV (Imago/C. v.d. Laage)

Bayer Leverkusen put in a much improved performance against Hamburg on Sunday. Debutant Lucas Alario was central to the change in fortunes, leading the team to victory and providing hope for a brighter future.

History bodes well for Dortmund, Madrid clash

Fußball Champions League Real Madrid - BVB (picture-alliance/augenklick/firo Sportphoto)

Borussia Dortmund's Champions League campaign faces a crucial juncture as they host holders Real Madrid. A strong home record against their opponents bodes well, but a suspect defense could be their downfall.

Borussia have firepower, but there's room for improvement

Australia to get its own space agency

Australia says it wants to tap into an annual market worth some 280 billion euros, which is growing at 10 percent per year. Officials have hinted that the new space agency could be based close to the city of Adelaide.