Firewall? Why the Far Right Is Unlikely to Join Germany’s Next Government
The collective shunning of the AfD party is part of a longstanding attempt to blunt its move into the mainstream.
Germany will likely continue its leadership on climate action. But expect a change in tone
Germany has long been considered to have relatively ambitious climate goals and it’s likely that combatting climate change ...
What kind of coalition government could Germany have after the election?
Germany may face months of uncertainty after the CDU/CSU conservative bloc won the national election but with no clear option ...
Germany’s new conservative leader looks to ‘achieve independence’ from US
Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said an 'absolute priority' for him will be to distance Europe from the U.S.
What to Know About Germany’s Election Results—and What Comes Next
The far-right had its strongest showing since World War II, while the center-left Social Democrats had their worst postwar ...
German CEOs say new government must be formed quickly to boost economy
German business leaders on Monday called on Berlin to form a new government swiftly, saying that Europe's largest economy ...
Here are the key positions of Germany’s likely coalition parties
An alliance between Friedrich Merz’s conservatives and the center-left SPD is the only viable path to form a new government ...
Where Germany Goes From Here
Friedrich Merz is set to become the next Chancellor at a time of great tumult at home and abroad, writes John Kampfner.
As Germany moves right, migrants grapple with uncertainty and hope
Mohammad Azmouz, a Syrian barber living in Berlin, said casting his first ever vote on Sunday at the age of 57 was an ...