Germany

Politics & Society
Why Germany’s far right is a problem even if the ‘firewall’ holds
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

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