here is matthew on the two candidates likely to succeed angela merkel. >> they are both running on angelas record. schultz has been running with angela merkel's famous hand gesture. there is a sense that in order to win, you need to copy angela merkel, which means you will stand for stability, you will try to convince thelectorate they do not need to worry about anything, all will be ok. germany can continue on as this large switzerland in the world, as it has. it seems to be working out for schultz. you can see the dramatic rise he has had in the polls over the last eight weeks. it is extraordinary by any standards. it is less about the party and more about him. >> when i covered the last election, immigration is the latest centrist issue. now, it is climate change. people need to decide what they think about radical polics. >> from a public perspective, in my look at the survey results, asking the public about different opinion, we see migration is the most important topic. we do not have data from this year, climate change comes next. these are the biggest issues. migration has not bee

they point with angela merkel. attacks. to migrate crime, terror attacke— to migrate crime, terror attacks. �* . ., attacks. are far right anti- mi . rant attacks. are far right anti- migrant party _ attacks. are far right anti- migrant party now - attacks. are far right anti- migrant party now sits - attacks. are far right anti- migrant party now sits in l attacks. are far right anti- i migrant party now sits in the national parliament, fuelled by lingering resentment which is particularly strong in places like gorlitz in the former communist east. this is one of germany's most readable cities. you might even recognise parts of it is often used sometimes even by hollywood as a back drop for historical drama. but behind the facade, this place and many others like it in the former east, have a serious problem. when the iron curtain fell, people here were promised blooming landscapes. 30 years on, opportunities are still fewer, salaries and pensions are lower than the rest of the country. it is still hard to convince

after 16 years as german chancellor, angela merkel is standing down. shaped european and global politics. what of her own country? what is angela merkel�*s germany? summer in berlin, and the end of an era. for the class of 2021, school days are done, new lives lie ahead. for germany as well, change is coming. summer in berlin, and the end of an era. for the class of 2021, school days are done, new lives lie ahead. for germany as well, change is coming. angela merkel, the only leader these youngsters have ever known, will no longer be running the country in which they have come of age. we don't have a perfect democracy but i think we have a good democracy. every german citizen knows the common problems and i think in other countries, that is not the case. i love germany. it is, like, in my heart and i never want to leave it. this country has changed significantly since these youngsters were born. come with me on a journey through merkel�*s germany. we'll explore the country she's shaped and the country she leaves behind. germany today, one of the world'

it is the beginning of the end for angela merkel as chancellor after nearly 16 years in office. it has major implications for the future of germany and also for europe more broadly. since becoming chancellor in november of 2005, mrs. merkel has become one of the most powerful women in the world, the de facto leader of the eu and a symbol of stability across the continent. it is unclear who is likely to fill her shoes with polls showing the race is just too close to call. while i do want to go straight to berlin, fred pleitgen is standing by. people are coming to vote. what is the mood? what is the feeling right now where you are? >> reporter: well, i think there is certainly a decent feeling of excitement, i would say here in the air in berlin. the polling station that you see behind me is getting fuller. some of the other polling stations we have been to earlier today, you did see people already actually lining up at some of the polling stations before they even opened. so i do think a lot of germans do understand this is a key election, a pivotal election, and certainly an elec

after 16 years as german chancellor, angela merkel is standing down.politics. what of her own country? what is angela merkel�*s germany? summer in berlin, and the end of an era. for the class of 2021, school days are done, new lives lie ahead. for germany, too, change is coming. angela merkel, the only leader these youngsters have ever known, will no longer be running the country in which they've come of age. we don't have a perfect democracy but i think we have a good democracy. every german citizen knows the common problems and i think in other countries, that is not the case. i love germany. it is, like, in my heart- and i never want to leave it. this country has changed significantly since these youngsters were born. come with me on a journey through merkel�*s germany. we'll explore the country she's shaped and the country she leaves behind. germany today, one of the world's economic giants. this is the land that makes cars, chemicals — even a covid vaccine. angela merkel�*s predecessors must take credit for some of this wealth, but under her leade

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party. -- angela merkel's party.ndemic very i -- angela merkel's party. we have i come through the pandemic very well and the cdu have proven that they can handle a crisis and we have a strong economy and now we have many challenges to become climate neutral, but we will face them and we will keep our prosperity and we will keep our economy and we will get there with everybody�*s in society. i want to become a member of parliament and i'm not giving up until sunday that maybe will reach 30% again and if we are in a state that we do not want to be. i don't really know why that happened, i think many people are thinking about who to choose from in the party, especially if angela merkel is not running for chancellor again. i will keep on fighting and there is a trend in germany which helps us. it helps us to become the strongest party in germany again. 25 helps us to become the strongest party in germany again.— party in germany again. 25 years old. the youngest _ party in germany again. 25 years old. the youngest candi

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. ., ., �* their efforts to succeed angela merkel. ., ~ ., ., merkel.who would do — merkel. you don't know who would do a _ merkel. you don't know who would do a better— merkel. you don't know who would do a betterjob - merkel. you don't know who would do a betterjob than i would do a betterjob than angela merkel. they'll say they would do a betterjob it's hard to believe that, no matter which party. i to believe that, no matter which party-— to believe that, no matter which -a . ., �* ~ ., which party. i don't think that it's a really — which party. i don't think that it's a really good _ which party. i don't think that it's a really good time - which party. i don't think that it's a really good time for- it's a really good time for germany but now, i think it is getting — germany but now, i think it is getting worse. for germany but now, i think it is getting worse-— getting worse. for weeks, it looked as — getting worse. for weeks, it looked as though _ getting worse. for weeks, it looked as though this - getting worse. for weeks, it looked as though

they don't take it as a criticism of angela merkel, but two areas are constantly being emphasized. rst is climate change. even merkel agrees germany could have movedurther and faster on climate change. they disagree on the timing of it, the democrats saying germany will give up coal by 2038 and the greens say by 2030, but everyone is in agreement germany needs to move up in it. i was watching a leaders debate earlier and they were talking about the european union, the three people who could be the next chancellor. the two i mentioned and the green leader. they are all saying in different ways, we need to gauge the european union more than we need to shape the future of the european union more. germany is sometimes distant from that project and i think all three will be looking to engage with that. laura: thank you so much. climate change is one of the most important issues to the german voters. even so, germany's green pty which initially surged in the opinion polls is now doing less well. here is our berlin correspondent with more. reporter: it's getting harder for germans to ignor

i would've loved to have kept angela merkel. _ course. i would've loved to have kept angela merkel.e loved to have kept angela merkel. i don't - course. i would've loved to have kept angela merkel. i don't see| course. i would've loved to have i kept angela merkel. i don't see her strength in any of the candidates. yes but angela merkel is not the popular— yes but angela merkel is not the popular the beginning either, yes but angela merkel is not the popularthe beginning either, so yes but angela merkel is not the popular the beginning either, so we should _ popular the beginning either, so we should give these people a chance. germany— should give these people a chance. germany is — should give these people a chance. germany is on the threshold of a new political era, but it might take some time. whoever comes out on top left to form a coalition government and many combinations are technically possible, but politically tricky to negotiate. that means it can be weeks, if not months before this country gets a new government and angela merkel steps aside for a new german chancellor. w

this means for angela merkel's a legacy. what is your sense? angela merkel's legacy _ legacy.egacy is _ legacy. what is your sense? angela merkel's legacy is a _ legacy. what is your sense? angela merkel's legacy is a complicated - merkel's legacy is a complicated one. in some ways her leadership has transcended specific policies. she has brought a style of leadership which has seen some germans almost outsourced politics to her, they have trusted her so much to lead germany they may have disengaged slightly with one policy or another. at the moment we are seeing a transition away from that style of politics into something perhaps a bit more familiar to european countries. as for her legacy, it is not ideal if you finish 16 years as chancellor and your party records the worst result in a german election in many, many years. however, i think that when people look at this particular result, they are not necessarily going to connected directly to the pros and cons of angela merkel's leadership, they are going to say, let's look at german politics now, let's look at armin laschet,

armin laschet, whjo representatives angela merkel�*s —— armin laschet, who representatives angela merkelowed the gap, perhaps because the outgoing chancellor, who had vowed to avoid the election campaign, has been at his side in recent days. "the future government," she said today, "must provide wealth, security and peace — that is what we stand for". germany's green party, under annalena baerbock, will most likely take third place. they had hoped for better and climate change is a big election issue here, but they could still end up in a coalition with the winner. as if all of that weren't competition enough, the berlin marathon is scheduled as german voters go to the polls. we met tom and dana as they familiarised themselves with the course. translation: i would've loved to have kept angela merkel. . i do not see her strength in any of the candidates. translation: yes, but angela merkel was not that popular - at the beginning, either, so we should give these people a chance. germany is on the threshold of a new political era, but it may take some time. whoever comes out on top will hav

germans go to the polls as the country decides who'd wants to lead in the post angela merkel era.leader sir keir starmer pledges a tax raid on private schools if he wins power. at least three people are killed and dozens more injured as a train derailed in the american state of montana. and shock defeat for britain's anthonyjoshua, who has lost his world heavyweight titles after being beaten by oleksandr usyk of ukraine. hello and welcome. more than 10,000 workers will be given temporary uk visas in a government u—turn designed to stop supply chain disruption ahead of? . it comes after a shortage of drivers led to fuel delivery problems at petrol stations and empty shelves in supermarkets. 5000 fuel tanker and food lorry drivers will be eligible to work in the uk for three months until christmas eve. the scheme is also extended to 5500 poultry workers. the british chamber of commerce said the latest announcement was like throwing a thimble of water on a bonfire. here's our business correspondence katie austin. the 5,000 visas will be available for people who drive fuel tankers and

these are the front runners to replace angela merkel.rent favorite -- trailing behind, the green party candidate. all their campaigns have been exceptionally low-key. they fearealienating voters. pplause] here she is with the conservative candidate. hers is a tough act to follow. here at home and on the world stage. she worked with four u.s. presidents, five u.k. prime minister's, and went to 100 eu summits. reputation like hers takes a while to build. it cannot be won over night an election. >> they are kind of waiting literally for what is happening here. it really matters. merkel was a very well-respected leader. everybody is looking at who will follow in her footsteps. >> did might be a long wait. the election is only the start. the vote is predicted to be tight, withdrawn out coalition talks to follow. the merkel era is almost over, but not quite. it bbc news, berlin. nancy: matthew is politico's chief european correspondent and in berlin joining us now. thank you for talking with us. we heard from katya talking about germans lookin

phil: let's have a look at angela merkel with the u.s. ambassador to germany between 1996 and 1997, spent most of his diplomatic career here in germany. gela merkel has always closely controlled her image, giving only glimpses of her personality. how didou find her as a person? >> perfectly clear and politically confident, tactically brilliant, and yet humble. dual sites she has, but th really work for different purposes. she deserves probably the moniker of being the leader. she was always standing there trying to solve problems, and she was very effective at doing that. >> she has been called an icon on the internation stage and won also serve accolades -- won all sorts of accolades. not so much here in germany. why is her domestic profile so different from how she is viewed internationall >> she is actually viewed as a reluctant leader, very cautious in what she is doing, and yet, tactically, she believes her party, on the conservative side, is much closer to the greens and as a result violated what was previously said, that there shall

voting is underway determining angela merkel's 16 years in office. ad major implication force the future of germany and europe broadly. since becoming chancellor in november of 2005. mrs. merkel is one of the most powerful women in the world. she's the de facto leader of the eu and a symbol of stability across the continent. it's unclear who's likely to fill her shoes with polls showing the race is just too close to call. let's go straight to fred standing by in berlin. too close to call, what's happening right now where you are? >> reporter: hi there, good morning. i have been at three polling stations this morning. you can see the one that's right behind me still a little quiet here. that's deceiving because we are right next to the route of the berlin marathon which is happening here in berlin as well and does not make it easy for people to go to polling stations like this one. i was in two other polling stations, it's pretty full at those polling stations and i think one of the reasons in some of these polling stations, you have seen a lot of peop

but climate concerns are now for the in—tray of angela merkel�*s successor. eek after she visited a bird sanctuary, appearing far more relaxed than usual. the merkel era in german politics is drawing to a close. katya adler, bbc news, berlin. and one more note from germany's campaign trail — outgoing chancellor angela merkel went to a bird zoo on friday, posing with some of the colourful specimens. this is not the staid image we've been used to from the long—serving leader. —— a standard image. she smiled, but not as broadly as this. i wonder if the parent will be able to do an angela merkel impression. at one point an australian rainbow lorikeet pecked at her, though neither chancellor nor bird was hurt in the encounter. i don't know my parents from my laura keats. brave bird. very few politicians up there to peck at angela merkel�*s policies. stephanie was telling us earlier as she could end up as the second chancellor. let's get some of the day's other news. the separatist former head of catalonia's regional government, carles puigdemont, has been released

angela merkel's legacy.— current projections with angela merkel's legacy.oss atkins in berlin- for _ merkel's legacy. ross atkins in berlin. for the _ merkel's legacy. ross atkins in berlin. for the latest _ berlin. for the latest projections, go to our website. once the election stops, the negotiations for coalition begin in earnest. you go to our website. let's take a look at some of the other stories in the headlines today. voters in switzerland have given a resounding yes to a proposal to allow same—sex marriage. 64% voted for the change will give these couples the same rights as married women and men. they... both men had previously declared their innocence. the claims from beijing were based on canada's imprisonment of the hallway executive. the taliban have banned hairdressers in helmand province from shaving beards. they say it violates islamic law. anyone violating the rule will be punished. some barbers in the capital kabul have said they also received similar orders. it has been more than a month since the tele— menses control of taliban on the a

but climate concerns are now for the in—tray of angela merkel�*s successor. ter she visited a bird sanctuary, appearing far more relaxed than usual. the merkel era in german politics is drawing to a close. katya adler, bbc news, berlin. drjackson janes is a senior fellow at the german marshall fund. he's also the president emeritus of the american institute for contemporary german studies atjohns hopkins university. he gave me his take on the race. that becomes a hard poker game after sunday's collection. what are the mechanics if the vote is close for coalition governments in germany? clearly there is going _ governments in germany? clearly there is going to _ governments in germany? clearly there is going to be _ governments in germany? clearly there is going to be two _ there is going to be two options for the mechanics. what is going to be a coalition that is going to be a coalition that is either going to be led by the spp and will include the greens and potentially, likely, the free democrats, the liberal party. that would be the traffic light coalition.

angela merkel is gone, she was an experienced states woman.he led a strong chancellor's office in germany. she also was not particularly interested in foreign policy. she was not always merkel. a big part of why germany is so powerful is structural. that is going to be remaining the same. if we look to foreign policy programs, in general, there is not so much disagreement on the big points. the front runner parties agree on germany as an inclusive power. there are nuances and those could have important implications on spending priorities, investments, and partners. we look at the policy challenges which are to charter european course on china and russia and investing in its relationship with the u.s.. we can see some differences when we look at the different pollutions. -- coalitions. >> looking at germany and its position within nato and the 2% spending goal. of gdp. you think germany's attitude towards that is going to change? >> it is a complex attitude to begin with. the next government will have to make decisions about the value of the mi

angela merkel, the end of an era. - people will flood to you. angela merkel, the end of an era. of her era and what potentially lies ahead? i think mutti might — potentially lies ahead? i think mutti might sound _ potentially lies ahead? i think| mutti might sound patronising potentially lies ahead? i think- mutti might sound patronising but it is a very endearing term and it is an extremely warm term and somebody who is the mother of the nation. she has been a charge 16 years. she may not be the most charismatic and glamorous figure but she has presided over germany and indeed the whole of europe with in my eyes a great deal of skill and enormous amount of dignity. remember the refugee crisis a few years ago when we, to my absolute shame, refused to take our fair we, to my absolute shame, refused to take ourfair share of we, to my absolute shame, refused to take our fair share of refugees we, to my absolute shame, refused to take ourfair share of refugees in this country in the wake of the city at civil war and —— syrian civil war and mutti stepped in and said they will take a

the good news for germans is angela merkel is still the _ is angela merkel is still the government'sdress if the coalition doesn't emerge by christmas — if the coalition doesn't emerge by christmas. 9, if the coalition doesn't emerge by christmas. ., ., , ., ., christmas. now, a period of time where we don't _ christmas. now, a period of time where we don't know— christmas. now, a period of time where we don't know what i christmas. now, a period of time where we don't know what the i christmas. now, a period of time l where we don't know what the next government of germany is going to be is not something that is attractive to some people. here's an article from the financial times published a few hours ago. it adds that the cop26 climate summit is coming in november, so a number of important moments. germany will be central to all of them, but their international partners are the members of the eu, may be thinking what kind of commitments can germany make when there's a caretaker leader rather than the new the electoral chancellor? the short—term pressures are for a coalition govern

translation: i would've loved to have kept angela merkel. .n any of the candidates. translation: yes, but angela merkel is not the popular- at the beginning either, so we should give these people a chance. germany is on the threshold of a new political era, but it may take some time. whoever comes out on top left to form a coalition government and many combinations are technically possible but politically tricky to negotiate. that means it could be weeks, if not months before this country gets a new government and angela merkel steps aside for a new german chancellor. the prime minister of haiti has told the united nations... people continue to try to seek better living conditions for theirfamilies. despite the deportation of around 2000 haitians from the us—mexico border. he also expressed shock over border guards on horseback chasing down haitian migrants. translation: over recent days, the images of the way _ many of my compatriots have been handled at the border between mexico and the united states have shocked many people. we do not wish

translation: i would've loved to have kept angela merkel. .n any of the candidates. translation: yes, but angela merkel is not the popular- at the beginning either, so we should give these people a chance. germany is on the threshold of a new political era, but it may take some time. whoever comes out on top left to form a coalition government and many combinations are technically possible but politically tricky to negotiate. that means it could be weeks, if not months before this country gets a new government and angela merkel steps aside for a new german chancellor. we will be bringing the life results and analysis and our german elections news special on sunday. you canjoin roz adkins and his guests in berlin from 1530 hrs gmt as germans vote to decide who will succeed angela merkel. icelanders have also been voting in election that could see a record number of parties enter parliament. the new government is also likely to be a coalition, but analysts say that fracturing of ice on�*s political landscape could lead to lengthy talks on formin

and until then, of course, angela merkel— and until then, of course, angela merkel come along of the e _ merkel come along of the medical era she is— merkel come along of the medical era. she is staying right where she has absolutely. mr era. she is staying right where she has absolutely.— era. she is staying right where she has absolutely. mr bradley is a step back and look— has absolutely. mr bradley is a step back and look at _ has absolutely. mr bradley is a step back and look at this, _ has absolutely. mr bradley is a step back and look at this, what - has absolutely. mr bradley is a step back and look at this, what have - back and look at this, what have we learned about germany? about germans, about what kind of country they would like after angela merkel? i think what we are learning is that they are _ i think what we are learning is that they are like everybody else in the air. they are like everybody else in the air it's no — they are like everybody else in the air. it's no longer the case where my family— air. it's no longer the case where my family always voted cdu or soci

but climate concerns are now for the in—tray of angela merkel�*s successor. sanctuary, appearing far more relaxed than usual. the merkel era in german politics is drawing to a close. katya adler, bbc news, berlin. drjackson janes is a senior fellow at the german marshall fund. he's also the president emeritus of the american institute for contemporary german studies atjohns hopkins university. there are three main frontrunners. who look set to come out on top? at frontrunners. who look set to come out on top?— frontrunners. who look set to come out on top? at the moment, if ou -a come out on top? at the moment, if you pay attention _ come out on top? at the moment, if you pay attention to _ come out on top? at the moment, if you pay attention to the - if you pay attention to the polls, one is likely had but i think it will be a close race. you have to remember that the popularity of the individual does not necessarily that that is going to lead to a coalition government. that becomes a hard poker game after sunday puzzle collection. ., poker game after sunday

had a woman from the east is able to play this game of power, it was too late for that. >> when angela merkelerent than previous chancellors, calm, quiet and reserved. but what merkel lacked in fiery rhetoric, she made up for as a crisis manager. both during the lehman collapse in 2008 and the greek debt crisis in 2012. she took bold action to prop up the german economy and ailing eu member states possibly saving the single currency, the euro. >> europe will pay if the euro fail and europe will win in the euro wins. >> arguably angela merkel's biggest hour came in 2015 as hundred of thousands of refugees, mostly displaced by the syrian civil war, were literally on the eu's doorstep seeking shelter. angela merkel led the eu as it opened its gates taking in well over a million people. >> we have achieved the match. we'll manage this, and whenever something gets in the way, we'll overcome it. >> but integration of the refugees proved more difficult giving rise to nationalist forces in germany. a slap in the face for angela merkel says the editor-in-chief of germany's largest daily. >> praising a

reallyt the case with angela merkel. really earl that the case with angela merkel.e case with angela merkel. really early that she has 8096 approval- early that she has 80% approval ratings leaving officers must be unprecedented. i suppose the sceptic in me says possibly that's just because she has not ruffled, iressa, disc and silica cheap pond but she is not ruffled many feathers. itruieiiii. is not ruffled many feathers. well, she did it. is not ruffled many feathers. well, she did it- he _ is not ruffled many feathers. well, she did it. he said _ is not ruffled many feathers. well, she did it. he said that _ is not ruffled many feathers. well, she did it. he said that but - is not ruffled many feathers. well, she did it. he said that but she - is not ruffled many feathers. in she did it. he said that but she did take a move to let in many syrian refugees when the public was not always on side and it did cause some friction and issues a backlash but she stuck to the line and ijust want to say i'm hearing in new york around the un at conferences this week that the

but climate concerns are now for the in—tray of angela merkel�*s successor. bird sanctuary, appearing far more relaxed than usual. the merkel era in german politics is drawing to a close. katya adler, bbc news, berlin. matthew karnitschig is politico's chief europe correspondent, based in berlin. i've been asking him who he thinks stands the best chance of replacing angela merkel. at the moment, it is too to call because the latest polls show that the cdu and the social democrats are just one point apart with the social democrats leading. they have been leading the polls for the past several weeks, so i think the trends suggest that the social democrats will win the election, may be barely on sunday. but at the same time, that doesn't suggest they will have a clear mandate to form the next government, and that's where it gets quite complicated. even if the christian democrats to finish second, that doesn't mean they will be out of the way germany because mac coalition system works. —— germany's coalition system works. parties can decide amongst themselves to f

but climate concerns are now for the in—tray of angela merkel�*s successor. a bird sanctuary, appearing far more relaxed than usual. the merkel era in german politics is drawing to a close. katya adler, bbc news, berlin. you canjoin you can join ros you canjoin ros atkins you can join ros atkins and guest in berlin from 1530 hrs gmt as germans vote to see who is going to succeed angela merkel. let's get some of the day's other news. president biden has hosted talks at the white house with the leaders of australia, india and japan amid shared concerns about china's rise. they highlighted their quad group's role in safeguarding a stable, democratic indo—pacific, and also discussed covid vaccination programmes and climate change. covid rules are being eased in the netherlands on saturday. social distancing is no longer required and nightclubs can reopen for the first time since the start of the pandemic. face coverings remain mandatory on public transport. a corona pass will be required to get into restaurants and entertainment venues. according to his lawyer, co

and angela merkel did join him at a rally on saturday.etown. 0urfinal opinion polls suggest an unlikely victory could yet be within their grasp. it has been a highly unpredictable campaign. it looked pretty bleakfor the cdu until merkel entered the fray and started to back him. however, he is having to battle with a centrist social democrat, is also the finance minister in the coalition government. he has been voting in potsdam and he may have to turn to the green party... unfortunately we have some technical issues so we have lost contact with david. we will try to go back to him. let's go to a polling station in berlin. nick, what is turn out like so far?— in berlin. nick, what is turn out like so far? yes, you can see for ourself like so far? yes, you can see for yourself that _ like so far? yes, you can see for yourself that there _ like so far? yes, you can see for yourself that there is _ like so far? yes, you can see for yourself that there is a - like so far? yes, you can see for yourself that there is a pretty i yourself that the

these are the frontrunners to replace angela merkel. favourite in polls, a conservative, and trailing behind, the green party candidate. all their campaigns have been exceptionally low—key. they feared alienating voters who will miss chancellor merkel. here she is with the conservative candidate. hers is a tough act to follow. here at home and on the world stage. she worked with four us presidents, five uk prime ministers, and went to 100 eu summits during her time in government. a reputation like angela merkel�*s takes a while to build. it can't be won overnight in an election. europe, that's what you see, they are kind of waiting literally for what's happening here. 0n the global landscape, i mean, it really matters, and i think merkel was a very well respected leader, so everybody is looking at who's going to follow in her footsteps. it might be a long wait. sunday's election is only the start. the vote is predicted to be tight, with drawn—out coalition talks to follow. the merkel era is almost over, but not quite. katya adler, bbc n

translation: i would've loved to have kept angela merkel. .rength in any of the candidates. translation: yes, but angela merkel is not. the popular at the beginning either, so we should give these people a chance stop germany is on the threshold of a new political era, but it may take some time. whoever comes out on top left to form a coalition government and many combinations are technically possible but politically tricky to negotiate. that means it could be weeks, if not months before this country gets a new government and angela merkel steps aside for a new german chancellor. will be bringing you live results and analysis in our german election news special and you canjoin us in berlin from 1530 hrs gmt as germans go to the polls to decide who is going to succeed merkel. a suicide car bombing killed at least eight people which have been near the presidential palace. the islamist movement al—shabaab said they carried out the attack, it's latest in government controlled areas. the car bomb exploded near a busy checkpoint near the presidentia

but climate concerns are now for the in—tray of angela merkel�*s successor. d than usual. the merkel era in german politics is drawing to a close. 0ur bonn correspondent, jenny hill, has been giving us the latest on what the outcome might be. germany is on the threshold of a new political era but you know tonight the race to succeed angela merkel is simply too close to call. the conservatives, the cdu party, is just behind the social democrat party in the polls, but that gap has been narrowing and actually one poll suggests there is a single percentage point between them. angela merkel herself had vowed to stay out of the election campaign but the very idea that the social democrat 0laf scholz could snatch victory from her party's candidate armin laschet has forced a rethink. the green party looked on course to come in third, but they are likely to still possibly end up as part of the government, because whoever comes out on top tomorrow will have to form a coalition. it won't be easy, there are a lot of combinations possible. it could be weeks if not months b

but kind of feeling that angela merkel moving the electorate, that was something...is response to the pandemic, which saw a major outbreak in his estate. thank you so much. so sorry to interrupt, but sadly, that's all the time we have for this segment. thanks forjoining us. let's take a look at some of the stories in the headlines in the uk. police have arrested a second man in connection with the death the british ministry of defence has paid out nearly a million dollars in compensation for civilian deaths in afghanistan. the payments were made over a period of eight years and relate to 289 deaths. the london—based charity, action on armed violence, said some families received more money for loss of property than others did for loss of life. police have arrested a second man in connection with the death of primary school teacher sabina nessa. the 28—year—old's body was found by a member of the public in a park in south—east london on saturday. they've also released a cctv image of another man they are searching for. if you want to get in touch with me, the situation

angela merkel is practically royalty at this point. she has that same kind of gravitas on the international stage. show's been called the queen of europe, and in many ways, the leader of the free world, at least poenls of donald trump liked to call her that. that mantle might be passed on now whoever takes over the merkel chancellorship if they have that personality and leadership capability that merkel had for so long. but, look, jonathan. we have to remember that angela merkel was more a technocrat than anything else. she didn't impose any hard-line vision for the future of germany. i spoke with an analyst yesterday -- excuse me -- the other day, and she had a very good way of putting this, that angela merkel resolved quite a lot of problems, but she didn't solve the problems. those problems are financial and economic insecurity, and in the european union, a lot of the appetite for existing the european union we saw in the immigration issues, these are issues that will continue to exist even with angela merkel not stewarding everyone

also, germans are now realizing that he is not angela merkel. this is becoming a lot more conservative again. he is surrounding himself with people who don't necessarily represent modern values. some of them are traditionally neoliberal politicians. he is losing many people who would have voted for this party because of angela merkel. >> we will look at some of the other stories making news around the world. robbers have stolen jewelry from an exclusive store in paris. the thieves got away in car and on scooters. police arrested two suspects. one of france's biggest companies has lost a bid to dismiss a charge in complicity in cmes against humanity. they are accused of paying millions to keep this factory open. the ruling could lead to a trial. new military leaders have released prisoners. they previously pledged to free all activists and politicians detained. the army officer took jabs and in short investors and business contracts will continue to be honored. now to brazil where president bolsonaro has addressed crowds. years ago before the nat

but climate concerns are now for the in—tray of angela merkel�*s successor. eek after she visited a bird sanctuary, appearing far more relaxed than usual. the merkel era in german politics is drawing to a close. katya adler, bbc news, berlin. and we will bring you all the latest live results and analysis here on bbc news from the german elections on sunday. you canjoin ros atkins and guests in berlin from 1530 hrs gmt as germans vote to decide who is going to succeed angela merkel. let's get some of the day's other news. president biden has hosted talks at the white house with the leaders of australia, india and japan amid shared concerns about china's rise. they highlighted their quad group's role in safeguarding a stable, democratic indo—pacific, and also discussed covid vaccination programmes and climate change. roman catholic bishops in canada have issued a written apology for the historical abuse of indigenous children in residential schools run by the church. earlier this year, hundreds of unmarked graves were discovered at the sites of institutions whic

this was someone that worked closely with angela merkel.f this whole thing is that he is presenting himself as the natural successor to angela merkel. manus: good to see you this morning. the cdu seems to be narrowing the gap. is there a path to victory? is there still a path to victory? maria: we talked about the mess of this election. we talked about the bad polling numbers as a weak candidate on the campaign trail but the cdu says we are seeing polls that show that we are narrowing the gap with the spd, still leading. we are cutting that gap with the social democrats. come sunday, and you can argue this is their political spin, and to some extent, wishful thinking, they believe the average german will have to make a decision. and the average german, in their eyes, continues to be traditional, very proud of the made in germany industry, and also a christian country, and that will come to resonate with the cdu credentials going into this. this could be the wishful thinking but they still believe that a lot of voters will decide. ultimately

angela merkel makes her last trip as chancellor. how she has shaped paris and berlin. thank you for joining us. we start coverage with a security alliance. the country's leaders said they thought they would help them save defense giving voters. france was also left fuming, describing the pact as a step in the back. quick slide by the british and is trillion liters -- >> flagged by the british and australian leaders, we are taking note of a historic step to deepen and formalize cooperation among all three of our nations. we all recognize the imperative to ensure peace and stability in the in the pacific over the long-term. >> we have an opportunity to enforce written's place. strengthening our national expertise. the u.k., australia and the u.s.. they would be joined even more closely together. >> china was the elephant in the room, none of the leaders mentioned the country by name but beijing's increasingly turbulent relationship with cambria and china's influence in the region is the main reason for the pact. >> the first major initiative of all this will be to delive

so that'll take time to sort out. >> and so, why do you think angela merkel's party, the cdu, did so badly? was this a rebuke of merkel? and what she stood for? or was it rebuke of all of her party and replacement? >> well actually, if angela merkel would have stood again for re-election, she might have won this. but after 16 years in power, she for some very good reasons decided to step down. actually, the party's -- there's such a long stretch in government, you probably have to reinvigorate, you have to get new ideas, find new leadership figures. that's what the cdu hasn't done. the whole process of handing over power has gone pretty bad. actually, not just last months but even for past years. the -- the main candidate for presumed successor was weak. he was not really -- he was really keen on getting that kind of power. and there was an internal-party battle between the sister party in bavaria. so, a complex pattern of issues or problems which really, really accurse the party. >> our thanks to stefan cornelius for joining us. you are watching "cnn newsroom" of the. >>> still to co

that will take time to sort out. >> why do you think angela merkel's party, the cdu, did so badly? this a rebuke of merkel and what she stood for, or was it a rebuke overall of her party and replacement? >> actually, if angela merkel would have stood again for reelection, she might have won this. but after 16 years in power, she for some very good reasons decided to step down. actually, the party is worn out after such a long stretch in government. you probably have to reinv reinvigorate. you to get new ideas, new leadership figures. that's what the cdu hasn't done. the whole process of handing over power has gone pretty bad not only the past months, but even for the past years. the main candidate, her presumed successor laschet was weak. he wasn't really keen on getting that kind of power, and there was an internal party battle between the sister party in bavaria. a complex pattern of issues or problems which really, really really cursed the party. >> and after the very complicated coalition negotiations, which will take place, what would you expect to be the outcome in terms of t

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but climate concerns are now for the in—tray of angela merkel�*s successor. r more relaxed than usual. the merkel era in german politics is drawing to a close. katya adler, bbc news, berlin. the united nations refugee agency says it's deeply disturbed by accounts given to the bbc by migrants who say they have been unlawfully deported from poland, and left stranded near its border. recently there's been a huge increase in migrants crossing into poland, latvia and lithuania, from neighbouring belarus. its president, alexander lukashenko, has been accused of deliberately sending thousands of migrants across the borders of his eu neighbours. poland, in turn, is accused of forcing them back, breaking international law. both countries deny any wrongdoing. 0ur correspondent nick beake reports from the poland/belarus border. hidden in a freezing forest in eastern poland, europe's latest crisis is unfolding. we meet men who fear that they will be the next to die here, overwhelmed by the cold. they'd flown to belarus from far and wide, each with the promise they could t