Coverage dated October 28, 2026

Germany news: Parties debate who should succeed President Steinmeier, with several women under discussion

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Germany's political parties are weighing possible successors to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, with no candidate agreed yet. Meanwhile, a poll suggests most Germans are giving Halloween a miss this year. Follow DW.

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Germany news: Parties debate who should succeed President Steinmeier, with several women under discussion (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Oct 28, 2026
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Germany's political parties are weighing possible successors to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, with no candidate agreed yet. Meanwhile, a poll suggests most Germans are giving Halloween a miss this year. Follow DW.
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Germany news: Nearly three-quarters of Germans unlikely to celebrate Halloween. Meanwhile, parties debate who should succeed President Steinmeier (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Oct 28, 2026
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Most Germans are giving Halloween a miss this year, although younger adults are much more enthusiastic. Meanwhile, politicians are lining up behind potential candidates to be Germany's next president. Keep up with DW.