German chancellor's 'regret' at president's resignation
17 February 2012 Last updated at 11:06 GMT
German President Christian Wulff has announced his resignation, after prosecutors called for his immunity to be lifted.
An ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel, Mr Wulff has been embroiled in a scandal over a home loan.
Angela Merkel, said she accepted the resignation "with regret". She said political parties would now start consultations over his successor.