German Chancellor Angela Merkel is embarking on a fourth term after securing a coalition deal between her conservative Christian Democrat Union/Christian Social Union and the center-left Social Democrats.

Merkel's grand coalition cabinet

February 11, 2018 00:55 am

Members of Germany’s centre-left Social Democrat Party (SPD) must approve the deal between Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative CDU/CSU bloc and their own party, led by Martin Schulz.

Merkel’s new Germany

November 15, 2017 00:30 am

Merkel’s talent at bridging social and political divides made Germany’s transformation into an open society possible.

German news agency dpa says Angela Merkel will seek a fourth term as Germany's chancellor in general elections next year.