A few months ago, anyone predicting Germany's most popular politician - the father of reunification and joint architect of the euro - would end up in an unsavoury political funding scandal would have invited derision...more

REFORM
Poll boost should revive programme  May 22

SCHRODER
Quiz shows and fat cigars are out  May 22

MERKEL
Pragmatist breaks the CDU mould  May 22

DIVIDE
Unity remains elusive as ever  May 22

NUCLEAR
Atomic stations will be phased out - but slowly  May 22

DEFENCE
Kosovo war marks policy turning point  May 22