Ruling by Germany’s top court follows repeat of city poll
Mainstream parties must address concerns that fuel support for the AfD
AfD polls well in affluent Hesse and Bavaria elections capitalising on resistance to immigration and frustration with Scholz’s coalition
An antisemitism scandal has derailed Christian Democrat hopes for forthcoming elections
Elections in three states next year will test the popularity of Alternative for Germany in the former GDR
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Nepotism allegations and outcry over planned law on carbon-free heating set party back in Bremen
Berlin’s U-turn on combustion engines and foot-dragging on aid to Ukraine cause exasperation in other capitals
Result of the rerun of the 2021 poll in the German capital is a blow to the chancellor’s Social Democrats
German capital has been governed by centre-left coalitions for more than two decades
One year after taking office, Olaf Scholz’s government has had to rethink its bold agenda amid fallout from invasion
Regional election seen as test of public support for chancellor’s response to energy crisis
Losses in Germany’s most populous state come amid criticism of chancellor’s response to Ukraine war
Successful coalition talks do not guarantee easy cohabitation in office
Social Democrat strikes coalition deal to raise climate investment along with commitments on wages and pensions
Social Democrats, Greens and liberals outline the ‘traffic light’ government’s priorities
Pandemic, public finances and foreign policy tests await the incoming three-party government
Choice of central bank head will send early signal on balance of power between three parties
Party to join Social Democrats and Greens in negotiations — first such combination in nation’s postwar history
Social Democrats, Greens and Free Democrats unveil policy paper ahead of formal coalition talks
Departure would come after party’s worst election result and as rivals start coalition talks
Social Democrat starts three-way talks to bridge divisions with Free Democrats and Greens
Greens and liberals willing to explore deal with election winner Scholz that would shut out Merkel’s CDU
Lessons learnt from its 20th century history have helped it to avoid the perils of populism
Traditionally dominant SPD and CDU must woo Greens and liberals to form next government
