The CDU-CSU (Christian Democrats) and SPD (Social Democrats) agree on a blueprint for formal negotiations on a new "grand coalition" government after the September 2017 federal election.
- The Social Democratic Party congress votes to start talks on "whether and in what form" to support a new federal government. Context: Cabinet of Germany, SPD
- Former members of the Alternative fur Deutschland party Frauke Petry and Marcus Pretzell may create a new party. Context: September 2017 federal election
- Frauke Petry resigns as leader of the far right Alternative for Germany (AfD), a day after the party won seats in the Bundestag for the first time, saying the party has become too "anarchical" and "could not offer a credible platform". Context: September 2017 federal election
- Voters in Germany go to the polls to elect members of the Bundestag. Chancellor Angela Merkel of the Christian Democratic Union is widely expected to win a fourth term in office. Context: September 2017 federal election
- In a speech in Munich, Angela Merkel says that Europe must not rely on its former allies. Context: September 2017 federal election