The far-right group has learned to communicate in a country where traditional media no longer shape public opinion.

Germany’s economy had stalled. In 2024, German GDP was 0.2 percent lower than in the previous year, and forecasts for 2025 ...

Leadership from Berlin will be essential to safeguard Europe against Russia and ward off election interference from America.

The conservative CDU led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's 2025 election. Here's a look in charts at the wins and losses, seats ...

Populist far-right parties are moving from the political fringes to the mainstream, bringing their climate skepticism with ...

In the recent federal elections the far-right AfD was able to reach sections of the working class on issues over which the ...

CDU celebrations are muted because a 28.52pc vote share means a weaker negotiating position in coalition with the centre-Left ...

The far-right Alternative for Germany party achieved its best result ever in Sunday's election. It is now set to be the main ...

However, reunification in 1990 allowed Angela Merkel, the East German daughter of a protestant pastor, to enter politics and ...

If he wants an effective governing majority, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must invite the AfD into the government.

Paul Hockenos is a journalist and author based in Berlin. His most recent book is “Berlin Calling: A Story of Anarchy, Music, ...