Germany holds its snap national election on Sunday following the collapse of Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition, and the ...

German nationals are heading to the ballots on February 23, with the country's current Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, down in ...

Christian Democratic Union likely to finish first and ask centre-left Social Democratic Party to form centrist alliance, ...

Ursula von der Leyen is about to face the most serious challenge to her leadership since she became European Commission ...

In a survey out last year, women aged 14 to 29 reported significantly less support for Merz’s party than their male peers ...

The deeper rot in German governance will require more fundamental reforms than any coalition is likely to deliver.

Only 15% of women identify Merz as the political leader best suited to become chancellor, compared to 21% of men. The only other candidate demonstrating a similar divide is Alice Weidel, leader of the ...

Germany’s far right AfD party looks set to make large gains when the country heads to the polls on Sunday. The centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) look set to once again become the largest ...

As Germans head to the polls on Sunday to vote in pivotal legislative elections, immigration will be a key issue on their ...

Explore the controversial impact of Germany's "Debt Break" - a radical economic rule limiting government spending. Discover why this policy, designed to prevent debt crises, is now blamed for ...

Its economy hadn’t just withstood the ascendance of China; it was thriving in its wake. Its balanced public finances stood ...

It is a pivotal moment for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of national elections Sunday. The party is polling at 21% — likely ...