Berlin is teetering on the edge of political crisis
Berlin has become one of the most contentious political battlegrounds in central Europe. And in this case, we are not…
Burnham’s Berlin visit won’t give Merz the boost he’s hoping for
Andy Burnham makes his first visit as Prime Minister to Germany today in an attempt to further strengthen the country’s…
Chancellor Friedrich Merz may not survive his latest AfD drubbing
Yet another election Sunday in Germany turned in to yet another devastating blow for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his Christian…
Another AfD win could mean the end for Germany’s embattled chancellor
Just two weeks after the Alternative for Germany’s (AfD) victory in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, two more state elections are…
How the AfD made history by winning in Saxony-Anhalt
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is on the verge of leading a state government for the first time in history.…
Victory lies ahead for Germany’s AfD
A state election in an eastern German territory with only 1.8 million eligible voters could prove pivotal for Europe’s largest…
Germany’s fuel price relief has backfired on motorists
The temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran was certainly a relief for car drivers across Europe. Ever since…
Merz is feeling the pressure of Germany’s state elections
Amid growing uncertainty caused by the US-Israel offensive against Iran and surging gas prices, Germany had its first major election…
Germany isn’t happy about the EU-US trade deal
The US-EU trade deal has been given a lukewarm reception in Europe. Although the agreement between US president Donald Trump…
Why German beer is going flat
German beer has been an important part of the country’s culture and history for centuries. When tourists think about travelling…
Can Friedrich Merz fix Germany?
Sunday’s federal election in Germany was historic for more than one reason. After the collapse of the so-called ‘traffic light’…
Germany’s year is off to a bleak start
Germany’s politicians have a short list of New Year’s resolutions: to make considerable improvement across the board. As the new…
Germany’s traffic-light coalition was doomed from the start
Germany’s ruling traffic-light coalition – which has looked shaky since it was formed three years ago – has finally collapsed.…
When will Germany’s economy bounce back?
Germany was once the powerhouse of Europe; for decades, its economy has helped drive the continent’s growth. No longer. Berlin’s…
Germany’s plot to face off Chinese car tariffs has failed – for now
Germany has voted to oppose a proposal by the European Commission to introduce additional tariffs on electric cars imported from…
Will AfD voters ever return to the mainstream?
For the second time in three weeks, the Alternative for Germany party (AfD) has received a significant percentage of the…
Germany’s border crackdown is a gamble
From next week, Germany will enforce controls at its borders once again. The decision, announced by interior minister Nancy Faeser,…
Could Germany resurrect Britain’s Rwanda migrant scheme?
When Keir Starmer became Prime Minister he immediately dumped the Tories’ Rwanda deportation scheme. The Labour leader said the £310…
What the AfD’s ‘historic victory’ means for Germany
Alternative für Deutschland’s success in east German state elections marks a major blow to the government in Berlin. The AfD…
Will Germany’s ‘Rwanda-style’ migrant plan ever materialise?
Germany’s chancellor is cracking down on asylum seekers – but he is not doing so willingly. The country’s federal government…
Will Germany’s new left-wing party challenge the AfD?
Sahra Wagenknecht, a pivotal figure of the German left, has decided to go up against her former party by launching…
Why Germans are going wild for King Charles
King Charles III is going down a storm in Berlin. Hundreds of wellwishers have turned out to greet the King…
How anti-lockdown protesters are outwitting German police
As Germans marked the new year last night, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s message was somewhat muted: ‘It’s clear to all of us: the…
Merkel’s radical lockdown plan could quickly backfire
In its flailing response to the Covid crisis, the German government appears to have finally given up on federalism. Angela…
Merkel’s blundering lockdown U-turn
During her 16 years in office, Angela Merkel has produced a couple of memorable sentences that will be imprinted into…
