Merkel sworn in as German chancellor for rare third term

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 15:17

Angela Merkel was on Tuesday sworn in as German Chancellor for a rare third term to govern Europe`s top economy, nearly three months after she painstakingly forged a deal with her centre-left rivals to end post-elections limbo.

German SPD approves grand coalition with Angela Merkel

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 00:46

An internal vote of Germany`s Social Democratic Party (SPD) approved a coalition deal with Chancellor Angela Merkel`s conservatives, the SPD announced on Saturday.

German Greens pull out of coalition talks with Merkel

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 16:06

Germany`s Green party pulled out of coalition talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel`s conservatives.

Merkel`s rival steps down from party leadership

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 15:26

German Chancellor Angela Merkel`s main rival in the recently-concluded parliamentary polls has stepped down from the leadership of his Social Democratic Party taking responsibility for the massive electoral defeat.