Germany's CDU and SPD reach historic debt deal with GreensGermany's historic deal allows €1 trillion in defense and infrastructure spending, altering budget constraints for the next decade.
Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?Germany's centrist politicians face significant challenges from far-left and far-right, while military support risks affecting their infrastructure plans.
Germany's likely new government makes a risky gambit DW 03/12/2025The new German government aims to change the constitution to enable significant new debt for military and infrastructure funding.
Ten open questions at the start of Germany's coalition negotiationsCDU/CSU and SPD begin intense coalition negotiations with a tight deadline to form a new German government.
Germany's far right targets greater influence in new parliamentThe far-right AfD party claims its rights in Germany's new parliament following a significant election victory.
German parliament sits for first time with AfD as main oppositionGermany's far-right AfD emerges as a strong opposition in a newly reformed parliament facing significant political challenges.Pandemic of gender and diversity disparities in the new German parliament continues despite reforms.
Germany's CDU and SPD reach historic debt deal with GreensGermany's historic deal allows €1 trillion in defense and infrastructure spending, altering budget constraints for the next decade.
Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?Germany's centrist politicians face significant challenges from far-left and far-right, while military support risks affecting their infrastructure plans.
Germany's likely new government makes a risky gambit DW 03/12/2025The new German government aims to change the constitution to enable significant new debt for military and infrastructure funding.
Ten open questions at the start of Germany's coalition negotiationsCDU/CSU and SPD begin intense coalition negotiations with a tight deadline to form a new German government.
Germany's far right targets greater influence in new parliamentThe far-right AfD party claims its rights in Germany's new parliament following a significant election victory.
German parliament sits for first time with AfD as main oppositionGermany's far-right AfD emerges as a strong opposition in a newly reformed parliament facing significant political challenges.Pandemic of gender and diversity disparities in the new German parliament continues despite reforms.
Why Germany, Italy and Japan still depend on US nuclear deterrenceThree key countries are increasing military spending while still relying on the U.S. for nuclear deterrence.
These NATO Nations Spend the Most on Defense - Is America Still #1?NATO is the world's largest military alliance, significantly funded by member nations' military budgets.
Why Germany, Italy and Japan still depend on US nuclear deterrenceThree key countries are increasing military spending while still relying on the U.S. for nuclear deterrence.
These NATO Nations Spend the Most on Defense - Is America Still #1?NATO is the world's largest military alliance, significantly funded by member nations' military budgets.
Germany parties agree plan for spending boost, debt brake overhaulGermany plans to invest $545bn in infrastructure and defense by reforming debt rules.
BREAKING: German parties reach deal over huge spending planGermany's next chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a deal to boost defense spending and infrastructure, emphasizing self-defense and national security.
Germany's Merz urges MPs to back spending bonanza in fiery debateGermany's leadership emphasizes urgent military and economic reform amid growing European security concerns.
Germany's Friedrich Merz faces rocky road to lift debt brake rulesFriedrich Merz seeks to reform Germany's fiscal rules to increase defense spending, but faces opposition from the Greens.The proposed reforms include setting up a €500 billion fund to improve infrastructure while supporting defense initiatives.
Germany is back': Merz secures Greens support for defence spend boostFriedrich Merz has gained Green Party support for a significant increase in Germany's defense and infrastructure spending.
Germans Reach Deal to Spend Big on Defense, Climate and MoreMerz's deal with the Green Party signals a major shift in German fiscal policy toward increased spending on defense and climate initiatives.
Germany parties agree plan for spending boost, debt brake overhaulGermany plans to invest $545bn in infrastructure and defense by reforming debt rules.
BREAKING: German parties reach deal over huge spending planGermany's next chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a deal to boost defense spending and infrastructure, emphasizing self-defense and national security.
Germany's Merz urges MPs to back spending bonanza in fiery debateGermany's leadership emphasizes urgent military and economic reform amid growing European security concerns.
Germany's Friedrich Merz faces rocky road to lift debt brake rulesFriedrich Merz seeks to reform Germany's fiscal rules to increase defense spending, but faces opposition from the Greens.The proposed reforms include setting up a €500 billion fund to improve infrastructure while supporting defense initiatives.
Germany is back': Merz secures Greens support for defence spend boostFriedrich Merz has gained Green Party support for a significant increase in Germany's defense and infrastructure spending.
Germans Reach Deal to Spend Big on Defense, Climate and MoreMerz's deal with the Green Party signals a major shift in German fiscal policy toward increased spending on defense and climate initiatives.
Germany win in Italy as Nations League final four looms DW 03/20/2025Germany's national football team is evolving and preparing strategically for the 2026 World Cup while aiming for success in the Nations League.
Official: Germany's World Cup qualifiers group is setNations League influences World Cup qualification, as seen in Germany's group placement after their match against Italy.
Germany win in Italy as Nations League final four looms DW 03/20/2025Germany's national football team is evolving and preparing strategically for the 2026 World Cup while aiming for success in the Nations League.
Official: Germany's World Cup qualifiers group is setNations League influences World Cup qualification, as seen in Germany's group placement after their match against Italy.
New German Bundestag meets for first time since election DW 03/25/2025The Bundestag is becoming more representative, yet significant demographic gaps still exist, particularly in gender and migrant background representation.
Germany: Left Party's Gregor Gysi in the Bundestag spotlight DW 03/24/2025Gregor Gysi, a veteran German politician, reflects on his journey and evolution of the Left Party since the reunification.
New German Bundestag meets for first time since election DW 03/25/2025The Bundestag is becoming more representative, yet significant demographic gaps still exist, particularly in gender and migrant background representation.
Germany: Left Party's Gregor Gysi in the Bundestag spotlight DW 03/24/2025Gregor Gysi, a veteran German politician, reflects on his journey and evolution of the Left Party since the reunification.
Germany: Government talks hit snags DW 03/25/2025CDU/CSU must negotiate with SPD for a majority to elect Friedrich Merz as chancellor after the February elections.
German government building meets obstacles DW 03/25/2025The CDU/CSU alliance needs SPD support to form a government despite SPD's recent electoral defeat.
Germany: Government talks hit snags DW 03/25/2025CDU/CSU must negotiate with SPD for a majority to elect Friedrich Merz as chancellor after the February elections.
German government building meets obstacles DW 03/25/2025The CDU/CSU alliance needs SPD support to form a government despite SPD's recent electoral defeat.
Reader question: Can you naturalise as German while on parental leave?Parental leave does not affect eligibility for German citizenship, as related benefits are not classified as social welfare.
German defense giant Rheinmetall overtakes VW valuationGermany's economic agenda is shifting from cars to defense as the United States retreats and Russia threatens.
Take your seats, please: Germany's parliament chamber is rearranged to reflect voters' verdictThe Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism in reporting critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change.
Germany approves huge investments with Green Party backing DW 03/18/2025Coalition government in Germany is advancing with significant budget proposals focused on climate neutrality and infrastructure investments.
Germany's likely next leader seeks approval for huge defense and infrastructure packageThe Independent focuses on important issues like reproductive rights and climate change while emphasizing the need for quality, accessible journalism.
Germany's Annalena Baerbock set for top UN job DW 03/19/2025Annalena Baerbock has been nominated as the President of the United Nations General Assembly, a strategic career move following her party's political challenges.
Europe is crying out for leadership. After years of drift, Germany is finally ready to answer | John KampfnerLars Klingbeil is becoming pivotal in Germany's new government by promoting democratic solutions over populism.
Billions for the climate: Germany's surprising Green victory DW 03/18/2025CDU, CSU, and SPD are on the verge of forming a coalition government alongside the Greens, focusing on investments while addressing climate neutrality.
Take your seats, please: Germany's parliament chamber is rearranged to reflect voters' verdictThe Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism in reporting critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change.
Germany approves huge investments with Green Party backing DW 03/18/2025Coalition government in Germany is advancing with significant budget proposals focused on climate neutrality and infrastructure investments.
Germany's likely next leader seeks approval for huge defense and infrastructure packageThe Independent focuses on important issues like reproductive rights and climate change while emphasizing the need for quality, accessible journalism.
Germany's Annalena Baerbock set for top UN job DW 03/19/2025Annalena Baerbock has been nominated as the President of the United Nations General Assembly, a strategic career move following her party's political challenges.
Europe is crying out for leadership. After years of drift, Germany is finally ready to answer | John KampfnerLars Klingbeil is becoming pivotal in Germany's new government by promoting democratic solutions over populism.
Billions for the climate: Germany's surprising Green victory DW 03/18/2025CDU, CSU, and SPD are on the verge of forming a coalition government alongside the Greens, focusing on investments while addressing climate neutrality.
Is Denmark really the (second) happiest country in the world?Denmark ranks second in the UN World Happiness Report, consistently performing well since 2019, highlighting the effectiveness of the Nordic welfare model.
Racism in Germany the norm, not the exception DW 03/20/2025Discrimination against individuals wearing headscarves or perceived as immigrants is a significant issue in Berlin.
German politics: Parliament to debate debt brake reform DW 03/13/2025CDU and CSU are starting coalition talks with SPD to form a new government following February's elections.
Germany's Merz says defence spending counters Putin's 'war against Europe'Germany's defense spending boost aims to counter Russian aggression against Europe.Friedrich Merz emphasizes the need for European security leadership.
German politics: Parliament to debate debt brake reform DW 03/13/2025CDU and CSU are starting coalition talks with SPD to form a new government following February's elections.
Germany's Merz says defence spending counters Putin's 'war against Europe'Germany's defense spending boost aims to counter Russian aggression against Europe.Friedrich Merz emphasizes the need for European security leadership.
Why Are Young Germans Moving to the Extremes?Young German voters are increasingly favoring extreme parties, with significant polarization observed along gender lines.
How the far-right AfD creates divisions in society DW 03/15/2025Polarization is deepening globally, risking social cohesion and complicating efforts to address shared challenges.
How the far-right AfD creates divisions in German society DW 03/15/2025Politically polarized societies struggle to address collective global challenges.Compromise is declining due to entrenched attitudes and social division.
How the far-right AfD creates divisions in society DW 03/15/2025Polarization is deepening globally, risking social cohesion and complicating efforts to address shared challenges.
How the far-right AfD creates divisions in German society DW 03/15/2025Politically polarized societies struggle to address collective global challenges.Compromise is declining due to entrenched attitudes and social division.
How good does your German have to be for the different paths to citizenship?Applicants can achieve German citizenship after five years and must pass a B1 language test, allowing dual citizenship from June 27th.
Here's A Timeline Of Hitler's First 53 Days In Office - Let Me Know If You Notice Anything FamiliarU.S. politicians are drawing parallels between Nazi Germany's rise and current U.S. political trends, highlighting the need for vigilance.
It wasn't just terror: The Nazis won the cultural battle in a yearThe Nazis utilized Tacitus's Germania to justify their ideology and aspirations for a revitalized Germany.
Here's A Timeline Of Hitler's First 53 Days In Office - Let Me Know If You Notice Anything FamiliarU.S. politicians are drawing parallels between Nazi Germany's rise and current U.S. political trends, highlighting the need for vigilance.
It wasn't just terror: The Nazis won the cultural battle in a yearThe Nazis utilized Tacitus's Germania to justify their ideology and aspirations for a revitalized Germany.
East Germany's first freely elected parliament DW 03/14/2025CDU's electoral victory in East Germany led to significant political changes aimed at reunification with West Germany.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on ThursdayCoalition talks between CDU, CSU, and SPD begin in Berlin, focusing on key policy reforms and a commitment to past citizenship regulations.
East Germany's first freely elected parliament DW 03/14/2025CDU's electoral victory in East Germany led to significant political changes aimed at reunification with West Germany.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on ThursdayCoalition talks between CDU, CSU, and SPD begin in Berlin, focusing on key policy reforms and a commitment to past citizenship regulations.