Germany's central bank reports an annual loss, signaling potential economic stagnation ahead. President joachim nagel warns of ongoing challenges as the new government led by friedrich merz prepares to address a budget deficit and structural economic issues.

President of Germany's central bank, addressing economic stagnation.

Germany's central bank reporting an annual loss.

Leader of the conservative christian democrats forming a new government.

Political party that may form a new government in coalition.

The center-left party possibly forming a new government.