Nick Spencer
Politicians on trial: Why we need more from this election than slogans and abuse
If the three or so weeks of semi-official campaigning so far are anything to go by, the election has been an exercise in saying as little as possible, as frequently as possible, or as colourfully as possible.
Angela Merkel: How Germany's Iron Chancellor is shaped by her Christianity
Angela Merkel's Christianity is deep, genuine and important, says Nick Spencer.