German election 2025: Parties present campaign platforms DW 12/17/2024
Germany's CDU/CSU seeks lower taxes and immigration reform, but financial constraints under the 'debt brake' complicate implementation.
Germany's defense minister clears the way for Scholz to seek a second term as chancellor
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Germany's leadership campaign is now clear after Defense Minister Pistorius withdraws.
German Chancellor Scholz under fire after coalition collapse DW 11/16/2024
Olaf Scholz's term as Chancellor may be short-lived due to low popularity and internal party pressures.
Decoding China: Baerbock's bruising battle with Beijing DW 10/11/2024
Germany opposes EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars, signaling internal coalition conflict and a nuanced stance on China.
Leaders of Germany's Greens resign after state election defeats
Germany's Green Party leaders resign amid electoral defeats, signaling the need for a significant transformation within the party.
Far-right AfD looking to make German history in Brandenburg state election
The AfD is attracting a new audience beyond just older demographics, indicating a shift in political engagement and the significance of the upcoming regional elections.
EU vote: Germans want peace, security and less immigration DW 05/31/2024
EU Parliament elections are second-largest democracy event globally, with low voter interest and changing political dynamics in Germany.
BSW: Germany's new populists challenge the far-right AfD DW 06/03/2024
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) poses a threat to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) due to its unique position on economic and social issues.