Germany

NY Times: Live Updates: Merkel’s Party Suffers Sweeping Losses as Germans Spread Vote - The Social Democrats narrowly defeated Angela Merkel’s conservative party on Sunday, setting the stage for tough negotiations to determine who will replace her as chancellor. Here’s what you need to know: Social Democrats win German election by slimmest of margins. Pledging to modernize industry and ‘halt man-made climate change,’ Olaf Scholz claims mandate. After the vote comes the quest for a coalition. During the ‘Elephant Round,’ candidates express hope for a timely coalition.