Many of Germany’s top figures have a history with the car industry, including the chancellor, Angela Merkel, and regulations have been lax as a result, writes Noah Barkin.

GERMAN chancellor Angela Merkel, an unflappable pastor’s daughter, is closing in on a third term in Sunday’s general election, cementing her title as the world’s most powerful woman.

Anti-Angela Merkel sentiment in the European press is turning increasingly nasty, but despite the pressure she is under, those close to her say she is not for turning as she sets her sights on re-election, writes Madeline Chambers

GERMANY’S Angela Merkel faces the biggest challenge to her leadership since coming to power in 2005, with traditionally loyal conservative allies openly criticising her approach to the eurozone crisis and her hands-off Libya policy in shambles.

The government of German Chancellor Angela Merkel is facing a tough test with today's election of the country's new president.