Germany’s electoral system rarely gives any party an absolute majority and opinion polls suggest that no party is anywhere ...

The far-right Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD) is expected to come second in line, ahead of Scholz's Social Democratic ...

According to YouGov’s final MRP poll before the election, the far-right AfD ’s 145 seats will surpass the 115 projected for ...

CDU's Freiderich Merz, frontrunner for chancellor, has promised a ‘much tougher stance’ than the one Germany has been ...

Germany holds elections on Sunday after its three-party "traffic light" coalition collapsed last year and could soon have a ...

From the historic streets of Berlin to the fairytale charm of Bavaria, a journey through Germany during winter is an unforgettable adventure. Here’s a guide to exploring Munich, Berlin, and the ...

Conservative frontrunner Friedrich Merz assured supporters that his leadership would reinforce Germany’s role in Europe and relegate the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to the political ...

An economic slump, an immigration crisis and the lifting of a security blanket provided for decades by the U.S. are issues on ...

The Sunday vote comes amid an economy in the doldrums, big questions over Europe's security posture, and a surging far-right.

Landau an der Isar, Kempten and Pfarrkirchen – these small towns may be unfamiliar to English, and indeed many German, ears.

Germany has a reformed voting system that has been in effect since 2023. This system prioritises proportionality over individual member seats ...