- Germany Plunged Into Political Crisis After Coalition Talks FailNew York Times
- Merkel signals readiness for new election after coalition talks collapseReuters
- Germany’s Talks Collapsed When an Old Ally Turned on MerkelBloomberg
- Markets edgy as German president demands responsibility after coalition talks collapse – as it happenedThe Guardian
- Merkel bloodied but still standing after breakdown in coalition talksCBC.ca