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Germany politics
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2 hours ago

Germany's aid to Ukraine faces challenges

Germany has significantly increased its support for Ukraine amid concerns over US aid reductions and the ongoing war with Russia.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
8 hours ago

Ukraine's Zelensky to meet German Chancellor Merz in Berlin

Ukrainian President Zelensky meets German Chancellor Merz in Berlin to strengthen ties amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

Germany's aid to Ukraine faces challenges

Germany has significantly increased its support for Ukraine amid concerns over US aid reductions and the ongoing war with Russia.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
8 hours ago

Ukraine's Zelensky to meet German Chancellor Merz in Berlin

Ukrainian President Zelensky meets German Chancellor Merz in Berlin to strengthen ties amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
Berlin
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9 hours ago

Germany news: Merz hosts Zelenskyy in Berlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Berlin for government consultations, prompting extraordinary security measures.
#hungary
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

We were never friends with Orban': Hungary's new era leaves Russia on the back foot

Moscow is cautiously optimistic about Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, and his willingness for pragmatic dialogue despite the loss of Viktor Orban.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Why Peter Magyar's Hungary will likely become a normal' EU member state

Magyar's victory in Hungary signals a shift in EU dynamics, particularly regarding support for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

PM-in-waiting Peter Magyar lays out vision for Hungary after ousting Orban

Peter Magyar plans to restore EU relations and implement reforms after defeating Viktor Orban's regime in Hungary.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Hungary: Peter Magyar's election heralds thaw in EU ties

Hungarian voters elected Peter Magyar, a pro-European candidate, to lead reforms away from Viktor Orban's far-right policies with a two-thirds parliamentary majority.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

We were never friends with Orban': Hungary's new era leaves Russia on the back foot

Moscow is cautiously optimistic about Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, and his willingness for pragmatic dialogue despite the loss of Viktor Orban.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Why Peter Magyar's Hungary will likely become a normal' EU member state

Magyar's victory in Hungary signals a shift in EU dynamics, particularly regarding support for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

PM-in-waiting Peter Magyar lays out vision for Hungary after ousting Orban

Peter Magyar plans to restore EU relations and implement reforms after defeating Viktor Orban's regime in Hungary.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Hungary: Peter Magyar's election heralds thaw in EU ties

Hungarian voters elected Peter Magyar, a pro-European candidate, to lead reforms away from Viktor Orban's far-right policies with a two-thirds parliamentary majority.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Iran tries to cosy up to Europe to increase pressure on US

Iran is leveraging European relations to pressure the US for compromises regarding its uranium stockpile and the Strait of Hormuz.
#uk-eu-relations
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

PM embraces Brexit divisions as he seeks closer ties with Europe

Sir Keir Starmer aims for closer EU relations, negotiating alignment on standards and rules, provoking significant political debate on sovereignty and governance.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

PM embraces Brexit divisions as he seeks closer ties with Europe

Sir Keir Starmer aims for closer EU relations, negotiating alignment on standards and rules, provoking significant political debate on sovereignty and governance.
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3 days ago

What Germany's Art Market Reveals About the Limits of Localism | Artnet News

The German economy's post-pandemic rebound has lagged behind other E.U. countries, and that stagnation has also been reflected in its art market.
Arts
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Greens 'on course for record-breaking elections'

The Green Party aims for significant gains in London's local elections, targeting four to five times their previous seat count.
#germany
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

German Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular

Germany's coalition government faces record dissatisfaction, with 84% of voters unhappy and leaders' approval ratings plummeting.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany's Merz sees backlash over Syrian refugee comment

Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that 80% of Syrians in Germany should return home, sparking controversy and denial from Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Germany news: Inflation creeps up as fuel costs mount

Germany's inflation rate rose to 2.7% in March, driven by surging energy prices and higher costs in various sectors.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany: Merz's government is running out of time

Chancellor Merz aims to advance reforms in migration, security, and economy following CDU's election victory in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

German Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular

Germany's coalition government faces record dissatisfaction, with 84% of voters unhappy and leaders' approval ratings plummeting.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany's Merz sees backlash over Syrian refugee comment

Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that 80% of Syrians in Germany should return home, sparking controversy and denial from Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Germany news: Inflation creeps up as fuel costs mount

Germany's inflation rate rose to 2.7% in March, driven by surging energy prices and higher costs in various sectors.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany: Merz's government is running out of time

Chancellor Merz aims to advance reforms in migration, security, and economy following CDU's election victory in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Germany politics
fromwww.thelocal.dk
1 day ago

Danish PM opens up government negotiations to centre-right parties

Mette Frederiksen is negotiating with right-wing parties to form a centrist government after an ultimatum from Lars Lkke Rasmussen.
#immigration
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
8 hours ago

More than a quarter of people in Germany have an immigration background

Germany's immigrant population reached 22 million in 2025, comprising 26.3% of the total population, with growth slowing compared to previous years.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

1 in 4 living in Germany has 'immigration history'

26.3% of Germany's population has an immigration history, including first- and second-generation migrants.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
8 hours ago

More than a quarter of people in Germany have an immigration background

Germany's immigrant population reached 22 million in 2025, comprising 26.3% of the total population, with growth slowing compared to previous years.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

1 in 4 living in Germany has 'immigration history'

26.3% of Germany's population has an immigration history, including first- and second-generation migrants.
#spd
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Germans pining for Gerhard Schroder forget his errors and ties to Putin. The SPD needs a fresh approach | Katja Hoyer

Gerhard Schroder is experiencing a political revival in Germany, driven by a center-left identity crisis and comparisons to current SPD leadership.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany news: Pistorius brushes off SPD leadership talk

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius rejects calls for leadership change in SPD after significant election loss in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Germans pining for Gerhard Schroder forget his errors and ties to Putin. The SPD needs a fresh approach | Katja Hoyer

Gerhard Schroder is experiencing a political revival in Germany, driven by a center-left identity crisis and comparisons to current SPD leadership.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany news: Pistorius brushes off SPD leadership talk

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius rejects calls for leadership change in SPD after significant election loss in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Germany news: Merz says fuel tax lowered to ease price surge

Berlin is reducing fuel taxes while Rheinmetall plans to produce missiles in a new venture.
#bureaucracy
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

A full-on embrace': how the EU's largest news publisher fell in love with the US

States respecting the rule of law should prioritize trade among themselves rather than engaging with authoritarian leaders.
Europe politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Close Political Ties to Trump Are Becoming Increasingly Toxic in Europe

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has strained transatlantic relations, particularly with European allies.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany: Betting on elections is illegal but possible

Polymarket accepts bets on German elections despite being illegal in Germany, raising concerns for regulators and law enforcement.
Germany news
fromBig Think
4 days ago

Militant democracy or creeping illiberalism? Germany's free speech dilemma.

Germany's aggressive hate-speech laws, intended to protect minorities, often shield the government and can be misused against the very groups they aim to protect.
#german-politics
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany: Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular

Voter dissatisfaction with the German government has reached record highs, with significant declines in approval ratings for both Chancellor Merz and Vice Chancellor Klingbeil.
Germany politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Merz's party stumbles into a year of German state elections with a narrow defeat

Chancellor Merz's CDU party suffered a narrow defeat in Baden-Württemberg's state election, losing to the environmentalist Greens who achieved an unexpected victory in this traditionally conservative industrial region.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany: Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular

Voter dissatisfaction with the German government has reached record highs, with significant declines in approval ratings for both Chancellor Merz and Vice Chancellor Klingbeil.
Germany politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Merz's party stumbles into a year of German state elections with a narrow defeat

Chancellor Merz's CDU party suffered a narrow defeat in Baden-Württemberg's state election, losing to the environmentalist Greens who achieved an unexpected victory in this traditionally conservative industrial region.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Merz seeks good early start in state showdown

Chancellor Merz campaigns in Baden-Württemberg for the first of five state elections in 2026, with results serving as a referendum on his ten-month tenure as chancellor.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Germany news: Most Germans see decline in public manners

Most Germans believe public manners have declined, yet they rate themselves as polite, with traffic identified as a major source of rudeness.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany news: Gas price hike higher than other EU countries

Gas prices in Germany have increased significantly compared to other EU countries, despite a new pricing regulation aimed at controlling costs.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Everything is a political weapon since Trump's re-election, says Germany's ex-economy minister

Energy weaponization by Russia evolved into broader economic weaponization under Trump, prompting Germany to recognize strategic vulnerabilities in energy dependence and diversification.
#friedrich-merz
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago
Germany news

Despite headwinds, Germany's Merz wins strong party backing

Friedrich Merz won re-election as CDU chairman with 91% support while defending slow reforms amid economic weakness and a rising AfD threat.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany's new religious diversity

Erlangen is experiencing significant religious diversity with new places of worship for various faiths under development.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Opposition slams Gulf evacuation strategy

The Left Party criticizes the German government's inadequate crisis communication regarding Gulf evacuations, demanding comprehensive evacuation plans for all 30,000 stranded citizens rather than prioritizing only vulnerable groups.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany: Conservatives link immigration with crime

Friedrich Merz links violence against women to immigrant groups and advocates for large-scale deportations in response to rising crime rates.
#rhineland-palatinate
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany news: CDU wins Rhineland-Palatinate election

Friedrich Merz's CDU wins Rhineland-Palatinate elections, with Gordon Schnieder likely to become the new premier, seeking a coalition with SPD.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany news: CDU wins Rhineland-Palatinate election

Friedrich Merz's CDU wins Rhineland-Palatinate elections, with Gordon Schnieder likely to become the new premier, seeking a coalition with SPD.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Germany's governing CDU, SPD watch latest regional election

The state election in Rhineland-Palatinate is highly competitive, with the CDU and SPD in a tight race for majority control.
#great-power-politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

State elections could spell doom for Germany's oldest party

The center-left Social Democrats (SPD), Germany's first political party, are struggling to muster their optimism in a year when five of Germany's 16 federal states are set to elect new parliaments. According to the latest opinion polls, the SPD could be voted out of power in two states that is has governed for decades. In two others, the SPD is polling in the single digits.
Miscellaneous
#cdu
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

Germany's governing CDU seeks reforms at party conference

The CDU party conference in Stuttgart emphasizes responsibility and readiness for reforms as the party faces electoral pressure and low polling under Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Germany politics

Merkel returns as party seeks reform: CDU conference begins

CDU must demonstrate readiness for necessary reforms and decisive action to regain voter support amid upcoming state elections and below-expectation federal polling.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Merkel returns as party seeks reform: CDU conference begins

CDU must demonstrate readiness for necessary reforms and decisive action to regain voter support amid upcoming state elections and below-expectation federal polling.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany news: Bundestag votes for pension scheme reboot

Germany replaces the underperforming Riester pension system with a new state-backed savings model to improve benefits for low-income earners.
#climate-change
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany's green reputation hits a crossroads

Germany's new climate program aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 27.1 million tons by 2030 through wind power and e-mobility initiatives.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany's big climate move bold step or bare minimum?

Germany's new climate package aims to enhance wind power and e-mobility, but critics argue it is insufficient for meeting emission reduction targets.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany's green reputation hits a crossroads

Germany's new climate program aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 27.1 million tons by 2030 through wind power and e-mobility initiatives.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany's big climate move bold step or bare minimum?

Germany's new climate package aims to enhance wind power and e-mobility, but critics argue it is insufficient for meeting emission reduction targets.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

German Vice Chancellor says transatlantic ties are 'disintegrating'

Transatlantic ties between Europe and the United States are disintegrating amid a historic period of upheaval under the Trump administration.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Germany: A regional election overshadowed by the Iran war

Rhineland-Palatinate's March 22 state election is a tight race between the SPD and CDU, with the FDP likely to lose parliamentary representation and control of the viticulture ministry.
#trans-atlantic-relations
#german-regional-elections
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Germany news: CDU leads in Hesse vote partial results

Germany's CDU strengthens position in Hesse regional elections with 29.7% support, while far-right AfD doubles its vote share to 15.9%, surpassing the Greens.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on a green wake-up call for Friedrich Merz: Europe's political centre loses its way again | Editorial

Baden-Württemberg's Green victory signals centrist government alienation amid economic crises and far-right gains, reflecting broader European political polarization.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

German state election a test for chancellor Friedrich Merz

The CDU seeks to win Baden-Württemberg's regional election Sunday against the Greens and counter the far-right AfD's rising influence across Germany.
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

German state election poses key test for Chancellor Merz

German Chancellor Merz's CDU faces a critical regional election in Baden-Wuerttemberg to regain first place from the Greens and counter the far-right AfD's rising influence.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Merz's CDU, Greens in tight race in state poll

Baden-Württemberg voters decide between CDU and Greens in a tight race, with the far-right AfD expected to significantly increase its support from 2021 levels.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Germany news: CDU leads in Hesse vote partial results

Germany's CDU strengthens position in Hesse regional elections with 29.7% support, while far-right AfD doubles its vote share to 15.9%, surpassing the Greens.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on a green wake-up call for Friedrich Merz: Europe's political centre loses its way again | Editorial

Baden-Württemberg's Green victory signals centrist government alienation amid economic crises and far-right gains, reflecting broader European political polarization.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Greens lead Merz's CDU in critical state poll

Baden-Württemberg's regional election results show the Greens winning with 32%, the CDU at 29%, and the AfD at 17.5%, marking the first of five German regional elections in 2026.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

German state election a test for chancellor Friedrich Merz

The CDU seeks to win Baden-Württemberg's regional election Sunday against the Greens and counter the far-right AfD's rising influence across Germany.
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

German state election poses key test for Chancellor Merz

German Chancellor Merz's CDU faces a critical regional election in Baden-Wuerttemberg to regain first place from the Greens and counter the far-right AfD's rising influence.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Merz's CDU, Greens in tight race in state poll

Baden-Württemberg voters decide between CDU and Greens in a tight race, with the far-right AfD expected to significantly increase its support from 2021 levels.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany news: Last day of campaigning before state election

Boris Pistorius visits Asia to discuss defense cooperation amid geopolitical tensions and concerns over US military operations in Germany related to Iran.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Merz in Washington: German chancellor to meet with Trump

After the Supreme Court declared the tariffs illegal, Trump responded by declaring a new flat rate of 15% tariffs on all trading partners. As such, the EU has paused its ratification of the agreement as it waits to see what will happen with the new tariffs.
Europe politics
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Germany 'would have advised against' US-Israel war on Iran

Germany and France urge de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, warning of severe global crises including food shortages and refugee flows if hostilities continue.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany's Greens: More than leftist, woke ecologists?

The German Green Party won a state election in Baden-Württemberg after losing nine consecutive elections, signaling potential recovery and renewed relevance for the environmentalist party.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany news: Merz to host Syrian leader despite criticism

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Berlin to discuss refugee repatriation, rebuilding ties with the West, and concerns over continuing violence and minority attacks.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
4 weeks ago

Germany says Middle East war has 'nothing to do with NATO'

Germany refuses military involvement in Middle East conflict, stating it is not NATO's responsibility and lacks mandate for deployment.
#russia-sanctions
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
4 weeks ago

Germany says US was 'wrong' to ease Russia oil sanctions

Germany, Norway, and Canada oppose U.S. easing of oil sanctions on Russia, warning it funds Moscow's war in Ukraine and contradicts G7 consensus.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany's Merz says easing of Russia sanctions is 'wrong'

German Chancellor Merz opposes US sanctions relief on Russia, arguing pressure on Moscow must increase while Ukraine receives continued support.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
4 weeks ago

Germany says US was 'wrong' to ease Russia oil sanctions

Germany, Norway, and Canada oppose U.S. easing of oil sanctions on Russia, warning it funds Moscow's war in Ukraine and contradicts G7 consensus.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany's Merz says easing of Russia sanctions is 'wrong'

German Chancellor Merz opposes US sanctions relief on Russia, arguing pressure on Moscow must increase while Ukraine receives continued support.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Merz faces new election test in Hesse

Germany's coalition government demands fuel price relief measures as prices surge due to US-Iran conflict, with proposals including price caps and fuel tax cuts.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Mideast war to brake Germany's economic recovery

Rising energy prices from Middle East conflict will slow Germany's economic recovery, with GDP growth forecasted at 0.6% in 2026 and 0.8% in 2027.
#nuclear-energy-policy
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Merz says Germany won't join EU return to nuclear energy

European Commission President von der Leyen calls nuclear energy a strategic necessity for low-emission electricity, while Germany remains opposed after shutting down all reactors in 2023.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany debates return to nuclear energy

EU Commission President von der Leyen advocates for nuclear energy as reliable, low-emission electricity, calling past EU nuclear phase-outs a strategic mistake, though Germany remains resistant despite energy security concerns.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Merz says Germany won't join EU return to nuclear energy

European Commission President von der Leyen calls nuclear energy a strategic necessity for low-emission electricity, while Germany remains opposed after shutting down all reactors in 2023.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany debates return to nuclear energy

EU Commission President von der Leyen advocates for nuclear energy as reliable, low-emission electricity, calling past EU nuclear phase-outs a strategic mistake, though Germany remains resistant despite energy security concerns.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Parties prepare for key state coalition talks

The Greens narrowly won Baden-Württemberg's state election with 30.2% of the vote, ahead of the CDU's 29.7%, with Cem Özdemir set to become Germany's first state premier of Turkish heritage.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Merzsplaining: the chancellor's overconfidence is unpopular in Germany. But could it be what Europe needs? | Joseph de Weck

Friedrich Merz's verbose, confident speaking style contrasts sharply with German political tradition favoring restraint, and his overconfidence frequently undermines his credibility through factual errors and contradictions.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Top dplomat denies Berlin is joining Iran war

German Chancellor Merz visits Washington to meet Trump, with Middle East conflict now dominating discussions instead of originally planned topics on tariffs and Ukraine.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Iran: Germany's chancellor strikes a cautions tone

German Chancellor Merz cautiously supported US-Israeli strikes on Iran while acknowledging military risks and declining to judge their international legality.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany: A push to reduce the number of federal states

Proposal to reduce Germany's 16 federal states by merging some, prioritizing economic strength and preserving Bavaria's current status.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Merkel rejects 'absurd' speculation of German presidency bid

Angela Merkel ruled out any bid to become Germany's next federal president, rejecting nomination speculation and answering 'no' to inquiries about her availability.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany news: Merz says Europeans 'not subordinates' to US

Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged a tougher, more self-confident Europe and condemned Donald Trump's criticism of NATO troops in Afghanistan.
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