Paul Hockenos is a journalist and author based in Berlin. His most recent book is “Berlin Calling: A Story of Anarchy, Music, ...

Germany's economy is in desperate need of foreign labor, but a political environment hostile to all kinds of immigrants makes ...

The conservative CDU led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's 2025 election. Here's a look in charts at the wins and losses, seats ...

Populist far-right parties are moving from the political fringes to the mainstream, bringing their climate skepticism with ...

CDU celebrations are muted because a 28.52pc vote share means a weaker negotiating position in coalition with the centre-Left ...

Friedrich Merz and the CDU's victory in the German election present a shift in Germany's foreign policy, with an emphasis on ...

Germany's conservative Union of the Christian Democrats (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union ...

Berlin must redefine its role in European leadership, manage strained relations with both Washington and Moscow, and sustain ...

Many challenges lie ahead for Germany's new coalition government with the country in a state of flux, facing mounting ...

The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) claimed second place, winning 20.8% of the total 630 seats in the Bundestag, Germany’s ...

What will Europe’s biggest emitter do next? Politicians, energy experts and campaigners share their hopes and fears.

Merz aims to shift Europe away from US dependence, but rising far-right pressure and geopolitical tensions could complicate ...