How Germany's leadership change could shape EU immigration DW 02/19/2025Friedrich Merz's push for tighter border controls threatens established asylum norms in Germany and the EU.
How the German election may shape migration in the entire EU DW 02/19/2025Friedrich Merz proposes strict border controls and asylum denials, indicating a significant policy shift for Germany that may affect broader EU dynamics.
The rise of the far right, global trade and Ukraine's future: why the German election matters visual explainerGermany's next coalition government hinges on election outcomes, particularly regarding CDU's relationship with AfD and potential coalition partners.
Germany: Merkel again criticizes Merz over vote with AfD DW 02/05/2025Angela Merkel criticized Friedrich Merz's reliance on far-right AfD votes, asserting it was crucial to speak out against such actions.
Germany: Far-right decide vote on anti-migration proposal DW 01/29/2025German parliament tightens migration rules following a violent incident involving a rejected asylum seeker, with the CDU collaborating with the far-right AfD.
Inside Germany: Election campaign ramps up, sick leave row and the year of ChemnitzThe election campaign in Germany is intensifying with controversial statements and incidents.
How Germany's leadership change could shape EU immigration DW 02/19/2025Friedrich Merz's push for tighter border controls threatens established asylum norms in Germany and the EU.
How the German election may shape migration in the entire EU DW 02/19/2025Friedrich Merz proposes strict border controls and asylum denials, indicating a significant policy shift for Germany that may affect broader EU dynamics.
The rise of the far right, global trade and Ukraine's future: why the German election matters visual explainerGermany's next coalition government hinges on election outcomes, particularly regarding CDU's relationship with AfD and potential coalition partners.
Germany: Merkel again criticizes Merz over vote with AfD DW 02/05/2025Angela Merkel criticized Friedrich Merz's reliance on far-right AfD votes, asserting it was crucial to speak out against such actions.
Germany: Far-right decide vote on anti-migration proposal DW 01/29/2025German parliament tightens migration rules following a violent incident involving a rejected asylum seeker, with the CDU collaborating with the far-right AfD.
Inside Germany: Election campaign ramps up, sick leave row and the year of ChemnitzThe election campaign in Germany is intensifying with controversial statements and incidents.
Merz's coalition dream hinges on implosion of smaller rivalsFriedrich Merz needs smaller parties to underperform to secure a solid coalition after the upcoming election.
Tens of thousands protest against far-right in GermanyTens of thousands protest in Germany against CDU-AfD cooperation and anti-immigration policies ahead of the upcoming election.
Germany: What is the 'AfD firewall'? DW 01/30/2025Germany's political consensus against far-right collaboration is compromised after CDU's immigration resolution supported by AfD.
Germany: What is the 'AfD firewall'? DW 01/30/2025Germany's political consensus against far-right cooperation has been fractured by the CDU's recent collaboration with the AfD on immigration legislation.
Germans protest at conservative cooperation with far right on migrationProtesters oppose CDU's collaboration with far-right AfD, breaking Germany's post-Nazi political norms against far-right alliances.
ANALYSIS: Why is dual citizenship still so controversial in Germany?Friedrich Merz has shifted focus towards immigration issues in the CDU's election strategy, indicating a potential change in Germany's citizenship policies.
Merz's coalition dream hinges on implosion of smaller rivalsFriedrich Merz needs smaller parties to underperform to secure a solid coalition after the upcoming election.
Tens of thousands protest against far-right in GermanyTens of thousands protest in Germany against CDU-AfD cooperation and anti-immigration policies ahead of the upcoming election.
Germany: What is the 'AfD firewall'? DW 01/30/2025Germany's political consensus against far-right collaboration is compromised after CDU's immigration resolution supported by AfD.
Germany: What is the 'AfD firewall'? DW 01/30/2025Germany's political consensus against far-right cooperation has been fractured by the CDU's recent collaboration with the AfD on immigration legislation.
Germans protest at conservative cooperation with far right on migrationProtesters oppose CDU's collaboration with far-right AfD, breaking Germany's post-Nazi political norms against far-right alliances.
ANALYSIS: Why is dual citizenship still so controversial in Germany?Friedrich Merz has shifted focus towards immigration issues in the CDU's election strategy, indicating a potential change in Germany's citizenship policies.
The 2025 German election in charts DW 02/18/2025The CDU and CSU lead in election polls, while the AfD gains popularity ahead of Germany's next election.
Friedrich Merz: Conservative party head bids for chancellor DW 09/17/2024Friedrich Merz is set to be the CDU/CSU candidate for chancellor in the 2025 elections, focusing on migration and economic issues.
German conservatives insist they're the anti-AfD 'firewall' DW 02/08/2025CDU/CSU leaders vow to defeat far-right AfD by refusing cooperation ahead of elections.
The 2025 German election in charts DW 02/18/2025The CDU and CSU lead in election polls, while the AfD gains popularity ahead of Germany's next election.
Friedrich Merz: Conservative party head bids for chancellor DW 09/17/2024Friedrich Merz is set to be the CDU/CSU candidate for chancellor in the 2025 elections, focusing on migration and economic issues.
German conservatives insist they're the anti-AfD 'firewall' DW 02/08/2025CDU/CSU leaders vow to defeat far-right AfD by refusing cooperation ahead of elections.
German election: Conservative CDU/CSU leads polls DW 02/14/2025Olaf Scholz and the SPD face significant challenges in the upcoming election due to diminished voter support and strong opposition, notably from the CDU.
Wie Merz und Scholz um den Osten kampfenThe Chancellor and the CDU chief address current issues in separate interviews, showcasing the challenges faced by both major political parties.
German election: Conservative CDU/CSU leads polls DW 02/14/2025Olaf Scholz and the SPD face significant challenges in the upcoming election due to diminished voter support and strong opposition, notably from the CDU.
Wie Merz und Scholz um den Osten kampfenThe Chancellor and the CDU chief address current issues in separate interviews, showcasing the challenges faced by both major political parties.
Germany's Merz tells DW that AfD 'wants to destroy the CDU' DW 02/04/2025Friedrich Merz seeks to firmly oppose the far-right AfD while campaigning as leader of the CDU before elections.
Which coalition governments are most likely after Germany's election?The CDU is likely to win the elections but will likely need to form a coalition government.Germany's proportional representation system hinders the formation of an absolute majority.
Germany's Merz tells DW that AfD 'wants to destroy the CDU' DW 02/04/2025Friedrich Merz seeks to firmly oppose the far-right AfD while campaigning as leader of the CDU before elections.
Which coalition governments are most likely after Germany's election?The CDU is likely to win the elections but will likely need to form a coalition government.Germany's proportional representation system hinders the formation of an absolute majority.
Germany's Merkel blasts CDU leader for cooperating with far-right AfDFriedrich Merz faced criticism for relying on AfD support to pass controversial migration motion in Germany.
Merz doubles down on gambit with German far right in combative speechFriedrich Merz defends his migration proposals despite protests, emphasizing CDU's stance against AfD and aiming to secure a strong electoral victory.
German CDU leader Friedrich Merz vows to toughen migration policyFriedrich Merz is intensifying his anti-migration stance ahead of Germany's upcoming federal elections.
What would a CDU election win mean for Germany?The CDU, led by Friedrich Merz, is poised to become the ruling party in Germany amid upcoming early elections.
Germany's Merkel blasts CDU leader for cooperating with far-right AfDFriedrich Merz faced criticism for relying on AfD support to pass controversial migration motion in Germany.
Merz doubles down on gambit with German far right in combative speechFriedrich Merz defends his migration proposals despite protests, emphasizing CDU's stance against AfD and aiming to secure a strong electoral victory.
German CDU leader Friedrich Merz vows to toughen migration policyFriedrich Merz is intensifying his anti-migration stance ahead of Germany's upcoming federal elections.
What would a CDU election win mean for Germany?The CDU, led by Friedrich Merz, is poised to become the ruling party in Germany amid upcoming early elections.
Germany: Thuringia lawmakers pick CDU speaker, rejecting AfD DW 09/28/2024The Thuringia parliament's election of a CDU speaker reflects a strong consensus against the far-right AfD despite their electoral success.
Germany: In Thuringia, Merz repeats CDU won't ally with AfD DW 08/21/2024Friedrich Merz reaffirms CDU's commitment to not ally with AfD ahead of crucial state elections in Thuringia.
Germany: State CDU, AfD leaders clash in Thuringia TV duel DW 04/12/2024Conservative CDU and far-right AfD clash in Thuringia state elections over migration and Europe.
Germany: Thuringia lawmakers pick CDU speaker, rejecting AfD DW 09/28/2024The Thuringia parliament's election of a CDU speaker reflects a strong consensus against the far-right AfD despite their electoral success.
Germany: In Thuringia, Merz repeats CDU won't ally with AfD DW 08/21/2024Friedrich Merz reaffirms CDU's commitment to not ally with AfD ahead of crucial state elections in Thuringia.
Germany: State CDU, AfD leaders clash in Thuringia TV duel DW 04/12/2024Conservative CDU and far-right AfD clash in Thuringia state elections over migration and Europe.
What if only women voted in Germany? DW 03/05/2024German women have had the right to vote since 1918, with voter turnout similar to men's.CDU lost popularity among female voters after Angela Merkel's era ended.
What the shock defection of a Greens MP to the CDU tells us about German politicsA Greens MP defected to the centre-right CDU in a surprising move after 28 years, causing shock among left-leaning party members.