The Social Democrats beat the party of outgoing Chancellor Merkel and may need weeks to form a coalition.

While voting patterns are changing, none of the front-running parties can be described as radical.

Nearly two-thirds have voted yes to the proposal, already law in most of western Europe.

A recount dashes Iceland's belief that it had Europe's first parliament with 50% of seats held by women.

Over three quarters of voters approved changes to the total ban on abortion in the European enclave.

Olaf Scholz, frontrunner to become German chancellor, says he wants a good relationship with the UK.

The Global Citizen Live festival saw performances from more than 60 artists in six continents.

Researching family history, Rosie Whitehouse uncovered a story of Protestants and Jews uniting against the Nazis in a French town.

Consumers face a steep rise in energy bills as governments try to fund the move to renewable energy.

The volcano on La Palma has been erupting since Sunday, destroying hundreds of homes.

Oleksandr Usyk fights Anthony Joshua on Saturday - but who is the grinning Ukrainian who loves juggling?

The tense battle between Barcelona president Joan Laporta and manager Ronald Koeman is tearing the club apart, writes Guillem Balague.

When the German chancellor steps down, how will history remember her? Four experts have their say.

All sides are accused of planting landmines in a dangerous shift in the Central African Republic.

Germans are choosing a new government on Sunday. This is how the vote works.

As Angela Merkel steps down as German chancellor, we take a look back at the photos documenting her career.

A lacklustre lead candidate and a surprisingly strong Social Democrat have blown the race wide open.

The centre-left leader looks to succeed Angela Merkel after preliminary results put him ahead.

BBC Europe editor Katya Adler takes a road trip to find out how Germans will remember their chancellor.

Young people have never known another leader, and many worry for the future as old certainties shift.

The leaders of the two biggest parties are now in a race to find partners to join a coalition.

Armin Laschet thanks Angela Merkel for her service as chancellor - but says he is not happy with the election result so far.

Projections based on exit polls suggest a dead heat between the two main parties in the German election.

Annalena Baerbock said the numbers were "fantastic" for the Green Party in Germany's election.

Ros Atkins explains how Germany’s election works, the candidates and the issues at stake.