hypothetical direct vote for chancellor, SPD candidate Olaf Scholz was well ahead, with 27% support

Candidates for chancellor, from left, Armin Laschet, Annalena Baerbock and Olaf Scholz stand before

Concerns were also raised about attempts to install a" modern chancellor".... This may include

The role of Oxford chancellor is unpaid and largely ceremonial, but is considered one of the most

Open this photo in gallery German chancellor candidates Olaf Scholz, from left, Annalena Baerbock

Ms Merkel will step down as German Chancellor next month after a remarkable 16 years at the helm

candidates for its prestigious chancellor position with 38 names.... “ The role of chancellor may be

" is valid". German election 2021: Who's who in the race to replace Angela Merkel as chancellor

The Greens came in at 14.8 per centand the FDP were on 11.5 per cent. The SPD’s recovery marks a tentative revival for centre-left parties in parts of Europe, following the election of Democrat Joe Biden as USpresident in 2020.... Norway’scentre-left opposition party also won an election earlier this month.Mr Scholz, who was finance minister in Dr Merkel’s outgoing" grand coalition", said on Sunday he hoped to agree a coalition before Christmas.... All mainstream politicians rule out a coaliti

senior partner in their coalition government, after party leader Sebastian Kurz quit as chancellor over