By projecting a unity of purpose with France, Merkel is cleverly outflanking her rivals as she cruises toward a fourth term.

After three state election wins, expect Merkel’s CDU to take a hard fiscal line ahead of September’s elections—complicating life for both Schulz and Macron.

It’s early days still, but the German Chancellor must feel good about her chances.

For all the angst about the rise of Germany’s far right, Merkel’s main challenger may come from her left.

In what was widely seen as a referendum on the German Chancellor’s migrant policies, Merkel’s parties suffered setbacks.