This political upheaval comes amid a series of deepening crises that have shaken Germany’s foundations – economic stagnation, ...

Germans will head to the polls on Sunday to choose their next chancellor. The man favored to clinch the election is Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democrats. He has been considered a potentially ...

Top German politicians will meet for a final TV debate on the state of the country on Thursday. Follow DW for more on the ...

In the wake of Trump’s victory—and his administration’s transformation from staunch ally to sneering adversary—Germany’s ...

Germany, votes on Sunday to elect a new parliament that will shape the country's leadership for the next four years. Germany ...

Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union is favored to replace Olaf Scholz of the Social Democratic Party as ...

Heated rhetoric and divisive questions raise concerns about the fragility of democracy amid US-style politics.

EXCLUSIVE: Alternative für Deutschland (the AfD) has made huge gains with young voters engaging on social media with a party ...

Months after American voters returned Donald Trump to the White House, the 2024 U.S. election is casting a giant shadow over ...

Friedrich Merz, who is poised to become Germany’s chancellor in a CDU-led government, has extensive experience as a lawyer ...

As the election draws near, four prominent figures have emerged as the main contenders, each offering their vision for ...