https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The Green party are about to do something they’ve never done before. On April 19th, they are going to announce their first ever candidate for Chancellor of Germany. Who are the candidates and what are their strengths and weaknesses? https://www.thelocal.de/20210413/germany-after-merkel-this-is-the-duo-vying-for-a-spot-as-the-first-ever-green-candidate-for-chancellor Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:23:03 +0200 germany-after-merkel-this-is-the-duo-vying-for-a-spot-as-the-first-ever-green-candidate-for-chancellor Bavarian regional leader Markus Söder on Sunday said he would be open to standing as the German conservative bloc's chancellor candidate in September elections, putting an end to months of flirting with a run at Berlin. https://www.thelocal.de/20210411/bavarias-soder-ready-to-stand-for-german-chancellorship Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:48:37 +0200 bavarias-soder-ready-to-stand-for-german-chancellorship Germany's opposition Greens party, currently surging in the polls, said Wednesday it would name its first chancellor candidate this month ahead of September's general election to replace Angela Merkel. https://www.thelocal.de/20210407/germanys-greens-set-to-put-forward-first-chancellor-candidate Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:37:37 +0200 germanys-greens-set-to-put-forward-first-chancellor-candidate Chancellor Angela Merkel warned on Tuesday there could be no further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions while Germany grapples with a surge in new infections. https://www.thelocal.de/20200818/the-trend-cannot-continue-merkel-rules-out-easing-coronavirus-rules-as-german-cases-spike Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:45:08 +0200 the-trend-cannot-continue-merkel-rules-out-easing-coronavirus-rules-as-german-cases-spike Bavarian state premier Markus Söder established himself as a leader in the coronavirus crisis in Germany. Now a new poll places him as top choice to take over as chancellor after Angela Merkel. https://www.thelocal.de/20200710/is-bavarias-leader-on-course-to-become-germanys-next-chancellor Fri, 10 Jul 2020 16:52:00 +0200 is-bavarias-leader-on-course-to-become-germanys-next-chancellor Concern is growing over the Chancellor's health after a series of shaking spells. Should we be worried – and is it any of our business? https://www.thelocal.de/20190716/should-germany-be-worried-about-angela-merkels-health-after-new-trembling-spell Tue, 16 Jul 2019 19:26:16 +0200 should-germany-be-worried-about-angela-merkels-health-after-new-trembling-spell German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday insisted she took care of her health after remaining seated during national anthems at an official ceremony, in a rare change of protocol apparently to prevent a repeat of uncontrollable shaking. https://www.thelocal.de/20190711/merkel-sits-through-anthems-after-trembling-spells Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:54:22 +0200 merkel-sits-through-anthems-after-trembling-spells German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday suffered another episode of uncontrolled trembling, just over a week after a similar incident that sparked questions about her health. https://www.thelocal.de/20190627/merkel-seen-trembling-in-public-for-second-time-in-month Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:58:37 +0200 merkel-seen-trembling-in-public-for-second-time-in-month The Greens are continuing to ride high in the polls. And now a new survey has revealed nearly half of voters would like to see the party submit a candidate for chancellor in the next Bundestag elections. https://www.thelocal.de/20190607/is-germany-on-its-way-to-having-first-green-chancellor Fri, 07 Jun 2019 11:04:59 +0200 is-germany-on-its-way-to-having-first-green-chancellor Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday ruled out taking on any political office in the EU or elsewhere after her planned departure as Germany's leader in 2021. https://www.thelocal.de/20190516/merkel-not-available-for-future-political-post-after-stepping-down Thu, 16 May 2019 17:03:43 +0200 merkel-not-available-for-future-political-post-after-stepping-down Angela Merkel went back to her roots during a trip to a city in western Germany. But can you guess what she did there? https://www.thelocal.de/20190514/can-you-guess-what-happened-to-angela-merkel Tue, 14 May 2019 18:24:05 +0200 can-you-guess-what-happened-to-angela-merkel Angela Merkel will hand over the reins of her party to a successor at a conference on Friday but how long she can remain German chancellor remains an open question. https://www.thelocal.de/20181205/test-rl Wed, 05 Dec 2018 12:41:34 +0100 test-rl Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has been sued by the ex-husband of his future South Korean bride for allegedly having an affair with her while she was still married, a report said Monday. https://www.thelocal.de/20180430/fiancees-ex-husband-sues-germanys-schroeder-over-affair Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:55:05 +0200 fiancees-ex-husband-sues-germanys-schroeder-over-affair Angela Merkel on Wednesday was elected to a fourth term as German Chancellor by the Bundestag. https://www.thelocal.de/20180314/merkel-elected-to-fourth-term-as-german-chancellor Wed, 14 Mar 2018 11:03:00 +0100 merkel-elected-to-fourth-term-as-german-chancellor Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder will marry a South Korean translator 26 years his junior after his fourth marriage fell apart, he said on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.de/20180125/ex-chancellor-schroeder-to-tie-the-knot-for-5th-time Thu, 25 Jan 2018 10:30:59 +0100 ex-chancellor-schroeder-to-tie-the-knot-for-5th-time Former European Parliament chief Martin Schulz will on Sunday unveil his battle plan to challenge Chancellor Angela Merkel in Germany's general election in September, hoping a wave of popularity will help him shake up the race. https://www.thelocal.de/20170129/eu-veteran-schulz-to-battle-plan-to-take-on-merkel Sun, 29 Jan 2017 10:03:49 +0100 eu-veteran-schulz-to-battle-plan-to-take-on-merkel Many Germans may support Chancellor Angela Merkel, but few voiced open enthusiasm when she declared she wants to stay in power - and commentators are asking whether she will offer fresh ideas or is a leader past her zenith. https://www.thelocal.de/20161121/relief-but-muted-enthusiasm-as-merkel-vows-to-run-again Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:09:29 +0100 relief-but-muted-enthusiasm-as-merkel-vows-to-run-again German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday she would seek a fourth term in elections next year to defend democratic principles but that she expected her toughest campaign to date. https://www.thelocal.de/20161121/merkel-seeks-new-term-to-defend-democratic-values Mon, 21 Nov 2016 10:53:20 +0100 merkel-seeks-new-term-to-defend-democratic-values Angela Merkel has still not told the world whether she will run for a fourth term as German Chancellor in next year's national elections. Here are eight indications that she almost certainly will. https://www.thelocal.de/20161118/signs-merkel-will-definitely-run-for-office-again-next-year Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:36:29 +0100 signs-merkel-will-definitely-run-for-office-again-next-year Chancellor Angela Merkel intends to stand for a fourth term in next September's elections, a close political ally said on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20161116/germanys-merkel-to-seek-fourth-term-says-ally Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:00:49 +0100 germanys-merkel-to-seek-fourth-term-says-ally