Germany

The rapid rise of the far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) and its influence on the agenda of other parties will define German politics for the next four years

After a knife-edge result in Germany’s Federal elections there are now three parties that must negotiate to form a coalition

Two scientists, who today are colleagues, were on opposite sides of the Berlin Wall when it came down 30 years ago. Here they reflect on 1989 and what it meant

A party with Nazi elements has become the third force in German politics, as Merkel’s grip on power is weakened

As the Western world’s longest serving leader, Angela Merkel looks set to win power yet again later this month; but there is less certainty about who she will need to work with in Government

Despite Germany having some of the highest energy prices in Europe, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s strong stance on climate change is uncontroversial - here’s why

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s re-election prospects once looked shaky amid criticism of her “open door” refugee policy, but her leadership on refugees is paying dividends at home