Merz Stays On Despite ‘Disaster’ German Election Results
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to remain in office after his conservative party suffered heavy losses in two regional elections, with the far-right AfD making major gains.
German State Votes Test Chancellor Merz’s Grip on Power
Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern cast ballots Sunday in elections that could deepen the political crisis facing Chancellor Friedrich Merz, whose conservative party is trailing in the polls.
Selling Arms Is Taking Sides: Nicaragua vs. Germany at The Hague
An opinion piece examines Nicaragua's case against Germany before the International Court of Justice, arguing that supplying weapons to a party in an ongoing conflict is never a neutral act.
IG Metall Tells VW to Honor 2024 Labor Deal Amid Layoffs
Germany's powerful IG Metall union is pressing Volkswagen to stick to the terms of a labor agreement signed in 2024, warning the automaker against moving forward with job cuts.
Germany’s Reckoning With the Far Right
An opinion piece examines the growing strength of far-right politics in Germany and what it means for the country's democratic institutions.
Six Reasons Behind the Far-Right’s Rise in Germany
An opinion piece breaks down six factors that help explain the far right's recent electoral gains in Germany, a shift that has unsettled the country's political establishment.
Germany’s Far-Right AfD Nears Power After State Election Win
The AfD fell just short of an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt's state election, and party leaders now say other parties have a democratic duty to negotiate with them.
Germany’s AfD Wins Big in East, Falls Short of Majority
The far-right AfD scored a historic 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt's state election, crushing rivals but falling just short of an outright majority to govern.
Germany: Far-Right AfD Leads Regional Vote, Could Govern State
The far-right Alternative for Germany party has taken a commanding lead in a regional election in eastern Germany, putting it on track to become the first far-right party to lead a state government since World War II.
Volkswagen to Cut 50,000 More Jobs in Major Overhaul
Volkswagen's board has approved a fresh round of 50,000 job cuts, bringing total planned reductions to 100,000 by 2030 as the German automaker battles falling sales and fierce Chinese competition.