>> indeed, angela merkel is unique. and she not only was first woman leading the country for such a long time, leading it at all, but she also is the first leader from east germany who immediately sort of adopted to the western system, who was brought into the kohl government of the '90s. she brought some traits which were extremely helpful in though tumultuous years. she's a daughter of a pastor. she grew up behind the iron curtain, pastoral household, being guarded by the stasi, by the secret police, having to stay quiet, having to be very cautious in what she does and what she talks to. and these kind of very branding experiences, which she -- half of her life was spent behind the iron curtain, this is what she carried en ion in the chancellorship. she led the country with a calm and steady hand and people didn't have the impression she was deterred, she was extremely, extremely reliable. >> great to get all your insight. so much about her and about the era she leaves behind, live from munich. thanks so much. >> than

after 16 years as german chancellor, angela merkel is standing down. she has 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, 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

this makes them similar to angela merkel. both candidates in their own ways want voters to see them as bringing more than what angela merkel offered. mr. schultz seems happy to encourage this comparison. in this photo, he deployed angela merkel's trademark diamond hand position. he is centerleft, angela merkel is center-right, they are different politicians from different parties. >> i will immediately bring in a minimum wage of 12 euros, ensure stable pensions and in the first year of government we will have the structure in place to bring good jobs that are climate neutral. >> they are most likely to replace angela merkel, but there is one other candidate who has a chance. she is leader of the green party and this is her message. >> i stand for a new start that will no longer do climate protection hfway. policies that bring children and families to the center, and human rights led foreign policy. >> her leadership, time magazine has subscribed how she has bridged divides between the party's long feuding wings, overseeing gr

few critics of angela merkel. no justice! no peace! tens - few critics of angela merkel. no justice! no peace! tens of i few critics of angela merkel. no i justice! no peace! tens of thousands cathered in justice! no peace! tens of thousands gathered in front _ justice! no peace! tens of thousands gathered in front of _ justice! no peace! tens of thousands gathered in front of the _ justice! no peace! tens of thousands gathered in front of the german i gathered in front of the german parliament today, demanding change and accusing angela merkel of failing to repair germany for the challenging future ahead. but climate concerns are now for angler michael bostwick successor. this photo went viral this week after she visited a bird sanctuary, appearing far more relaxed than usual. the angela merkel era in german politics is drawing to a close. a tense diplomatic and legal stand—off between the united states, china and canada has come to in abrupt conclusion. the huawei executive is flying back to china after being released from home detention in canada, following the tempo

will angela merkel be remembered _ efficiency. will angela merkel be remembered as _ efficiency. will angela merkel be remembered as a - efficiency. will angela merkel be remembered as a great. be remembered as a great chancellor, do you think? i think so, yes. and in the long run people will see that these 16 years have been, if you sum it up, quite successful. not only economically but also in shaping the country towards preparing it in the european and global sense for a future which will not be easy. that future, and its challenges, befall to a new generation of politicians. and theyin generation of politicians. and they in turn must listen to the voice of a new class of voters. now we have to stand up and say, ok, stop driving cars, stop flying to holiday because we need to reduce the emissions, which is right, but we should have also already done this like 50 years ago and notjust now, so i think it is our turn to act and al turn to, yeah, take action —— —— our turn. but it is not all our faults. ., faults. do you feel as a younger _ faults. do you feel as a younger

after 16 years as german chancellor, angela merkel is standing down. she has 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 o

merkel's party. -- angela merkel's party. we have come through _ -- angela merkel's party. we have come through the _ -- angela merkel's party. we have come through the pandemic - -- angela merkel's party. we have come through the pandemic 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

voting is underway determining angela merkel's 16 years in office. it had 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

angela merkel's legacy.— current projections with angela merkel's legacy. ross atkins in berlin. merkel's legacy. ross 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

germans go to the polls as the country decides who'd wants to lead in the post angela merkel era. the labour 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 fu

some people said anuela angela merkel. some people said angela merkel— angela merkel. some people said angela merkel almost i angela merkel. some people said angela merkel almost took i angela merkel. some people said angela merkel almost took the i angela merkel almost took the politics out of politics. you think the reason this has been such a rollercoaster is that all the voters are trying to work out who they are and 4 others died in a world without angela merkel. and 4 others died in a world without angela merkel-— and 4 others died in a world without angela merkel. yeah, there is every -hrase angela merkel. yeah, there is every phrase called _ angela merkel. yeah, there is every phrase called asymmetric i phrase called asymmetric demobilisation, a posh way of saying that angela merkel the are signalled as german public. she removed the grievances with which opponents might build up allowances against her. she is stepping down, and it unleashed all these debates on these forces that have been held back in german politics, and we are seeing a surge in the green p

armin laschet, whjo representatives angela merkel�*s —— armin laschet, who representatives angela merkel�*s conservatives narrowed 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

yes, but angela merkel is not _ the candidates. yes, but angela merkel is not the _ the candidates. yes, but angela merkel is not the popular- the candidates. yes, but angela merkel is not the popular at - merkel is not the popular at the beginning either, so we should _ the beginning either, so we should give these people a chance _ should give these people a chance stop germany is on the threshold _ chance stop germany is on the threshold of a new political era, — threshold of a new political era. but_ threshold of a new political era, but it may take some time. whoever— 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 you live results on the election news special on sunday, joined ross adkins from 1630 as germans vote on who will succeed angela merkel. the somali prime minister has condem

these are the front runners to replace angela merkel. the current 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 german

angela merkel is a towering figure in german politics. is she influencing the closing days of e campaign? reporter: she is influencing everything to do with this campaign. i will illustrate that with a broad point and a specific point. the broad point is that angela merkel has so shaped german polics that really everything within the political sphere is to some degree in her style. one commentator earer saying she's taken the politics out of politics. she has made everything so calm and within the context of her way of doing things. whate are seeing now is her party saying to itself, what are we now that angela merkel is gone? everyone is trying to work out who they are in german politics without angela merkel there. this specific point is that germans like angela merkel. they're not calling for her to go, they like her calm and stable approach. the opponents are both saying to voters, we are quite like angela merkel. we can be calm and restrained. they are saying to voters, we will give you more of what angela merkel gave you. laura: int

reallyt the case with angela merkel. really earl that the case with angela merkel. really early that she _ the case with angela merkel. really early that she has _ the case with angela merkel. really early that she has 8096 _ the 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 fric

angela merkel is gone, she was an experienced states woman. she 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

but climate concerns are now for the in—tray of angela merkel�*s successor. this photo went viral this week 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. 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 wo

. - replace angela merkel. the election made three parties stronger. this i replace angela merkel. the election made three parties stronger. this is i made three parties stronger. this is a visible mandate from our citizens. this wasn't the result. angela merkel�*s party wanted, but it ran the social democrats close. it's candidate is refusing to concede defeat. germany's neighbours are calling it a thriller. there are many possible outcomes with lots of people in germany and europe wanting to know who will be in charge of germany and the next few months. olaf scholz won't be able to do this on his own. both men will likely need to serve persuade parties to come in a coalition with them. we'll look at who they are and speak to a representative of the green party. and i'm kasia madera, where we will have a special report for the south of afghanistan. it is traditionally where the tele— been has the strongest support. — taliban. iethi’htztt strongest support. - taliban. what if women don't _ strongest support. - taliban. what if women don't want _ strongest support. - taliban

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 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 l

these are the frontrunners to replace angela merkel. a social democrat the current 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 ove

this means for angela merkel's a legacy. what is your sense? angela merkel's legacy _ legacy. what is your sense? angela merkel's legacy 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 poli

i would've loved to have kept angela merkel. _ course. i would've loved to have kept angela merkel. i _ course. i would've 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 fo

europe's largest economy is gearing up to choose angela merkel�*s successor. we have a special report on the ground in texas, as president biden takes responsibility for the treatment of haitian migrants at the southern border. the uk government plans a temporary visa scheme to make it easier for foreign lorry drivers to work in britain as fuel supply problems mount. emergency services order more people to leave their homes as volcanic eruptions continue on the spanish island of la palma. hello and welcome whether you're watching in the uk or around the world. senior huawei executive, meng wanzhou, is expected to return to china after being freed by a canadian extradition judge. it comes three years after she was detained in canada, because the us wanted to extradite her to face charges of financial impropriety. ms meng's legal team earlier agreed a deal with the us department ofjustice, underwhich charges against her would effectively be dropped. that opened the way, just over an hour ago, for a court in vancouver to end the extradition case. she had always m

but climate concerns are now for the in—tray of angela merkel�*s successor. this photo went viral this week 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. 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

also, who will succeed angela merkel? with just nine days to go until the country heads to the polls, it certainly would suggest change is coming to eu affairs. i'm phil gayle. welcome to the program. the u.s. military has admitted it killed 10 civilians in a drone strike on kabul on august 29. initially, the pentagon defended the strike as necessary to prevent an attack on american troops by islamic state militants. u.s. central command general mckenzie called the incident a tragic mistake and offered condolences to the families of the victims. >> moreover, i now assess it is unlikely that the -- that those who died were associated with islamic state or isis-k. this strike was taken in the firmest belief it would prevent threat to our forces and evacuees at the airport, and it was a mistake, and i offer my sincere apologies. as a combatant commander, i am fully responsible for the strike and this tragic outcome. phil: let's get more on this breaking story from dw's washington bureau chief. welcome. how did the u.s. get t

and others were attracted — angela merkel. and others were attracted to angela merkel. they like to _ attracted to angela merkel. they like to pragmatism, her stability, the way— like to pragmatism, her stability, the way she steered germany through various— the way she steered germany through various crisis. so they were open to being _ various crisis. so they were open to being wooed by other parties, and i think— being wooed by other parties, and i think the _ being wooed by other parties, and i think the vote is so split. what we rcatty— think the vote is so split. what we really can— think the vote is so split. what we really can say is that no party really — really can say is that no party really convinced a majority of germans _ really convinced a majority of germans at all, so that is very european, _ germans at all, so that is very european, now, isn't a? splintered votes. _ european, now, isn't a? splintered votes, coalition governments. so we are in this extract _ votes, coalition governments. so we are in this extract in _ votes, coalition govern

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 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 checkpoin

angela merkel, people will flood to you. angela merkel. the _ people will flood to you. angela merkel, the end _ people will flood to you. angela merkel, the end of _ people will flood to you. angela merkel, the end of an _ people will flood to you. angela merkel, the end of an era. - people will flood to you. angela merkel, the end of an era. thel merkel, the end of an era. the sunday times as the headline mutti's last hurrah, a reference to her nickname. despite her popularity doesn't seem to transfer to her party going forward. how do you see the end 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

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 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 shocke

consider to be the most powerful woman in the woman, angela merkel. she will be stepping aside after 16 years as germany's chancellor. polls just closed in a vote too close to call on her successor will be. cnn's fred flighten is at election headquarters in berlin. fred? >> reporter: hi there, fredericka. one of the sad things for angela merkel tonight is her designated successor from her party has not managed to win yet enough votes to be able to form a governing coalition here in germany and her partiy lot in the polls so far, whether or not they have have enough votes to come out and top. of course, this day for them germans is the final days in office of aamericaale. we were able to see her in the past couple of days to see what she was doing. >> back to the root for one of germany's longest serving chancellors. angela merkel planneding had a lipidon tree in tempe, the east german town she grew up about. >> i come from here. my roots are here, and they will always be here. >> angela merkel still calls this place her home. it was here that she set

and angela merkel did join him at a rally on saturday. that was in his hometown. 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 pret

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

but climate concerns are now for the in—tray of angela merkel�*s successor. this photo went viral this week after she visited a bird sanctuary, appearing far more relaxed 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.

we are in the final days of campaigning as germany gears up to choose angela merkel successor. in north korea the influential sister of the country's leader kim jong-un says that the country is ready to begin more talks. rebecca has more for us now. >>this is a rather surprising statement. kim yo-jong is used to putting out statements that is usually critical in nature. right at the top it says she is willing to discuss endg the korean war with a declaration that president moon has been advocating for for some time. there are no discussions going on between north and south and that is where the statement is very interesting. there are various apps and bots -- ifs and buts attached to this. >>angela merkel has been on the campaign trail with the man she hopes to replace her. ♪ >>a mass protest became a street party as they rallied outside the parliament yesterday. the climate crisis is a big election issue here. >>merkel has done a great job in bringing climate change to the agenda. there is a limit to what she was able to do. >>i am hoping for a more green change. >>there is

but kind of feeling that angela merkel moving the electorate, that was something... he seems to be more impulsive and has been accused in his 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 s

europe's largest economy is gearing up to choose a successor to angela merkel. we have a special report on the ground in texas — as president biden takes responsibility for the treatment of haitian migrants at the southern border. and emergency services order more people to leave their homes as volcanic eruptions continue on the spanish island of la palma. hello and a very warm welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the world. fast pace legal moves on both sides of the pacific have appeared to resolve a dispute which were nearly three years has soured diplomatic relations between china and the west. attack executive is buying him to china after the settlement of us fraud? the end of exhibition proceedings from cannabis. two canadians who were detained in china on espionage charges for three years are returning to canada. the canadian prime minister described the two men's detention as an unbelievably difficult ordeal. the us welcomed their release but there has been no reaction yet from china. and north american correspondent has the story. leavin

he disagreed with angela merkel during her time as chancellor? guest: he is minister of labor before. he was the mayor of hamburg. he is well known to the public. that is something he is running on it. you know me. you know what you get. i think that was one of the points he made. angela merkel made the same points a couple of years ago. you know what you get if you vote for me. he is saying the same slogan. schultz is a familiar face, a familiar figure. people know there are no surprises. he is a little boring and dull at times. we have a knack for boring politicians. host: the polls will close in about two and a half hours. tell us what election night looks like. when we know the winter? guest: -- winner. guest: the exit polls are very accurate. i think shortly after 6:00 p.m. german time we will have an understanding of who is going to be in the lead. there are a couple of unknowns. we had people casting their votes already. the impact of the last couple of weeks, it is probably not that big this time. you can't really change your vote anymore

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

forall the angela merkel. i hope you followed all that. for all the complexities this is a very big moment for germany and europe as well. we will bring you analysis in our special programme a little bit later when we will be live from berlin from half past 4 as germans vote to decide who will succeed angela merkel as chancellor. enjoy that sunshine. a survey has found that young people in the uk are twice as likely as all the people to pray regularly. more than half of 18 to 34 —year—olds said they prey at least once a month compared to 24% of those aged 55 or over. sunset in cardiff. after work this girl and herfriends over. sunset in cardiff. after work this girl and her friends gather for basketball. all muslim women in their 20s they plan the games around islamic prayer times. my their 20s they plan the games around islamic prayer times.— islamic prayer times. my faith gives me purpose — islamic prayer times. my faith gives me purpose in _ islamic prayer times. my faith gives me purpose in this _ islamic prayer times. my faith

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

merkel, the chancellor of germany, and angela merkel of the cdu. yesterday, she was in her home district on the campaign and that tells you everything you need to know about the disastrous campaign this has been for the cdu. the goal is to inject new life into the final momentum going into the election. she was clear yesterday saying that this is the second time she does this in two weeks, saying he will fight for every single drop in germany. angela merkel is a highly valued, highly regarded politician by germans but many germans are now beginning to think, well, angela merkel is an individual but should -- she may not be the cdu -- that is a clear distinction. secondly of course, you know, she is leaving politics a lot of voters are thinking of the future. will she be someone who can take on that baton from angela merkel? this was someone that worked closely with angela merkel. the irony of 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 narrowin

the race will determine who will succeed angela merkel after nearly 16 years in office. she's become a de facto leader of the eu and symbol of stability. it is unclear who will fill her shoes. polling show the race is just too close to call. on saturday, mrs. merkel made her final pitch to rally voters hein behind the conservatives. >> translator: and this future government, i think we all agree, should ensure prosperity, security, peace. and that is what we are standing here for. because we from the christian democratic union are making an offer for this. >> fred pleitgen is in berlin and joins me live. folks are still voting. it is a critical, critical election, what are they saying to you in. >> reporter: hi there, robbyn. voting is still in the early stages. more folks are now showing up to this polling station. of course one of the things people have been telling us to the runup to the election is they realize it's a pivotal election, an important election because after 16 year, angela merkel is no longer on the ballot and because of what you were saying before, bec