Germany
Politics & Society
Germany’s election at the negotiating table
After a knife-edge result in Germany’s Federal elections there are now three parties that must negotiate to form a coalition
Politics & Society
When the Wall came down
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
Politics & Society
Far right are the ‘real’ winners in the German election
A party with Nazi elements has become the third force in German politics, as Merkel’s grip on power is weakened
Politics & Society
Four things you need to know about the German election
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
Politics & Society
Why action on climate change isn’t an issue for Germans
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
Politics & Society
Merkel’s refugee stance paying off ahead of German election
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