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German Election
2 October 2013Last updated at 10:28

Home to 'Mummy'Why Germans voted for their reassuring mother figureThe hands of Angela Merkel, on her waxwork dummy at Germany's Madame Tussaud's

Angela Merkel celebrates election victory, 23 Sep 13Merkel faces tough coalition talks

Chancellor Angela Merkel is triumphant but must now form a new ruling coalition, with the Social Democrats (SPD) seen as likely partners.

German Green leaders quit after vote

Three leaders of Germany's Green Party resign after it came fourth in the election won by the ruling conservatives.

Background and guides

My GermanyEurope's powerhouse from different perspectivesLeft to right: interviewees Nils Hempel, Arno Sonntag (archive image) and Helena Barcos

Best and WurstElection complexities - comic-book styleCartoon image Watch

Q&AGermany's peculiar electoral systemElection campaign posters of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her challenger of the Social Democratic Party, Peer Steinbrueck

Profile: Peer SteinbrueckTrying to turn the tide in Germany and EuropePeer Steinbrueck

Profile: Angela MerkelThe most powerful woman in the world, ever?Angela Merkel

Profiles: Potential kingmakersGreens, leftists and liberals vie for coalition spotGerman politicians - Juergen Trittin (Greens), Gregor Gysi (Die Linke), Rainer Bruederle (FDP)

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