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The ‘Moskau Connection’ recounts Gerhard Schröder and other politicians’ all-too-trusting approach to Putin
Ceremonial head of state’s mea culpa reflects the shock Putin’s war on Ukraine has had on the ‘old ways of thinking’
Frank-Walter Steinmeier was renowned for strong ties with Russia in previous role as foreign minister
French EU presidency aims to prioritise negotiations on an upcoming carbon border levy
We need a global alliance to fight the pandemic
Rare move by figurehead Steinmeier underscores gravity of situation
Negotiations aimed at luring Schulz’s SPD back into alliance with Merkel’s bloc
Schulz discusses options with party executive after meeting president
Failed coalition talks severely dent her leadership prospects, writes Wolfgang Münchau
Choice of Strasbourg for European state ceremony seen as snub to German politicians
Choice of ex-foreign minister adds to SPD optimism ahead of parliamentary polls
Foreign minister’s elevation seen as setback for Angela Merkel
By nominating Steinmeier, SPD creates unwanted contest to become head of state
The UK vote to leave throws into doubt the EU’s survival as support for expansion evaporates
Social Democrats seek to ease tensions with Putin
If the UK leaves Germany’s choice of heavyweight partners would shrink
Gabriel faces question on leadership as party slips under 20%
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