Germany’s Merz plans ‘double bazooka’ for defence and infrastructure Date Tuesday, March 04, 2025 - 8:28 AM Description Economists’ proposal for up to €800bn of funding under review as part of coalition talks
Germany’s Merz says Europe can no longer rely on US protection Date Friday, February 21, 2025 - 10:34 AM Description Frontrunner for chancellor suggests possible nuclear co-operation with the UK and France
Germany’s Merz strikes coalition deal with Social Democrats Date Wednesday, April 09, 2025 - 10:24 AM Description Christian Democrat leader under pressure as far-right AfD tops poll for first time
Germany’s moderate middle is back in a volatile political age Date Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 7:37 AM Description While ordinary citizens march against the far right, Sahra Wagenknecht promises realignment on the left
Germany’s new far-left party calls for an end to the Ukraine war Image Date Saturday, January 27, 2024 - 7:47 AM Description The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance’s mix of traditional leftwing policies with anti-migrant rhetoric seeks to take AfD votes
Germany’s new generation of winegrowers Date Friday, May 24, 2024 - 10:00 PM Description The dark days of sweet wine and poor quality have never felt further away
Germany’s overzealous debt brake Date Monday, November 27, 2023 - 11:08 AM Description Balanced budget ruling has thrown the country’s green transition into question
Germany’s parliament approves Merz’s €1tn spending plan Date Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 10:27 AM Description Chancellor-in-waiting uses outgoing Bundestag to loosen debt brake and unleash investments in defence and infrastructure
Germany’s robotic stores must rest on Sundays, too Date Thursday, April 04, 2024 - 10:00 PM Description Regional chain Tegut forced to close automated shops to comply with centuries-old ban
Germany’s Scholz defies odds as party swings behind re-election bid Date Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 8:16 AM Description Chancellor gets unexpected popularity boost among Social Democrats after sacking finance minister