DW is providing comprehensive coverage of the race and all the events on election day 2013, as well as the outcome and its impact on Europe’s largest economy.
On Journal, reporters assess the progress of the campaign for Angela Merkel and Peer Steinbrück, the two leading candidates for the Chancellor’s office, and explain where they stand on important current issues. People and Politics takes a look behind the scenes, analysing the choices facing the German electorate and the significance of the election for Europe and the world.
DW will also be featuring special reports on documentary series In Focus as part of election coverage beginning on September 5 with The Outspoken Challenger, followed by Power Broker on September 12. The final installment of the In Focus 2013 German election documentary series, Promises, Promises…, will premiere on September 19, 2013.
The German Elections offers everything from campaign news, interviews, surveys and info-graphics to in-depth analysis that includes German foreign policy and economics. An interesting outside perspective on German politics is provided by a selection of international political caricatures that portray Angela Merkel’s image abroad.
