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Tech mogul Elon Musk sparked global vaccine debate by sharing his severe reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine dose, contrasting it with a mild virus infection. His remarks followed testimony by a former Pfizer toxicologist raising concerns about vaccine safety. Health authorities, however, continue to affirm the vaccines' safety and efficacy for the general population.

Angela Merkel faces a crucial parliamentary vote tomorrow on Europe's new strategy to resolve the euro zone debt crisis, which was negotiated with her EU partners at the summit in Brussels.

Germany's newly elected bundestag will have 630 lawmakers. The majority of them are older white men, most of whom are academics. What does that mean for Germany's so-called "representative" democracy?

King Charles praises UK and Germany's unity in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a speech to the bundestag. Charles alternated between English and German for his half-hour speech, praising the response of both countries and lauding Germany's decision to provide military support to Ukraine. In contrast to his last speech in the bundestag in 2020, Charles noted the return of war to Europe since then.

Friedrich Merz's bid to become Germany's next chancellor faced a setback as he failed to secure a majority in the bundestag's initial vote, falling six votes short of the required 316. Despite a pre-approved coalition deal, some lawmakers defected, leaving the outcome uncertain.

Top members of Germany's Social Democratic Party agreed to launch talks with chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) on forming a "grand coalition", clearing the last hurdle to form a new government.

Indian-origin ex-MP Sebastian Edathy will stand trial in a German court on charges of acquiring and possessing child pornography.

Germany's chancellor is not directly elected, but chosen through a vote in the bundestag, the lower house of parliament, after a government has been formed. Merkel could remain in her post for weeks if not months while parties try to cobble together a coalition.

Angela Merkel took a step closer to political retirement Tuesday after receiving her formal dismissal certificate from the post of chancellor after 16 years in office, though she will lead a caretaker government until her successor is sworn in.

German Chancellor Angel Merkel won a parliamentary vote with a large majority on Wednesday on boosting the firepower of the euro zone rescue fund.

Germany's leader of opposition Frank-Walter Steinmeier will take a break from politics to donate one of his kidneys to his wife who is suffering from acute kidney failure.

Top German lawmakers Jens Spahn and Matthias Miersch made a surprise visit to Kyiv, meeting with President Zelenskyy to discuss continued support against the Russian invasion. The visit underscores Germany's commitment to Ukraine, particularly regarding air defense systems like Patriot and IRIS-T.

Voters turned out in record numbers for the German election. Here’s a look in charts at the wins and losses, seats in parliament, possible coalition outcomes and voter demographics.