Angela Merkel's hand-picked choice for the ceremonial post of president resigned on Friday in a scandal over political favors, dealing a blow to the German chancellor.

BERLIN – Germany's former president, Christian Wulff, has been acquitted over corruption allegations that prompted his resignation two years ago. News agency dpa reported Wednesday that the ...

Christian Wulff resigned as federal president on February 17, 2012, after the media had raised new allegations against him every day for two months.

Mr Wulff is alleged to have allowed film producer David Groenewold to pay hotel bills in Munich during the Oktoberfest beer festival in 2008 and on the northern island of Sylt in 2007.

BERLIN, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- A German court will try ex-President Christian Wulff on accepting unfair advantages, a lesser charge than bribery or corruption first sought, officials said.

Former German President Christian Wulff, center, arrives for the beginning of his trial at the regional court in Hanover, central Germany, Nov. 14, 2013. Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images ...

Former German president Christian Wulff went on trial Thursday in Hanover, denying allegations of corruption. In court, Wulff delivered a statement, insisting that he acted without fault. Prosecutors ...

BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel says she will seek an agreement with Germany’s main opposition parties on a new head of state after President Christian Wulff quit in a scandal over favors he ...