Germany, Elections and Huge Stakes

Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake
Germans are going to the polls on Sunday for national elections. Opinion polls suggest the outcome will be a new chancellor and, likely, a new governing coalition.
Why Germany’s Elections Have Huge Stakes for Climate Action Around the World
For Germans heading to the polls for a snap election, climate is not quite as important a factor as it used to be.
Germany Election 2025: When will the new German government be formed?
Germany is in dire need of a strong and stable government, but voters there may have a long wait until one is formed.
What’s at Stake in Germany’s Elections
In this weekend’s vote, Europe’s largest economic power faces a decision about whether to decisively re-enter history or continue its risky somnolence.
Who are the main candidates in Germany's election?
Germany holds an election on Sunday that is likely to result in another uneasy coalition if the far right polls highly as expected. Lucy Fielder looks at the four candidates bidding for the lead role of chancellor.
Germany: what are the voters' main concerns in the upcoming legislative elections?
From immigration and Germany's ailing economy to cannabis and gender politics, here is a round-up of the burning issues on voters' minds in the run-up to Sunday's election. Analysis by Armin Steinbach,
All You Need To Know About The Germany Bundestag Election 2025
At the heart of the election is the economy, which has been experiencing a downturn. The ruling coalition, comprising the ...
Germany’s election will usher in new leadership — but might not turn tides for the country's struggling economy
Friedrich Merz has criticized Olaf Scholz on the economy, but experts question if a government led by the Christian ...
The ripple effect that Germany’s election could spell across Britain, the US and EU
When Donald Trump won the US election in November, Germany’s government imploded. Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his finance ...
Elon Musk, JD Vance haven’t boosted far right ahead of German election
After the highly unusual U.S. interventions, the AfD remains in second place heading into Germany’s federal election on ...
Germany warns of Russian disinformation targeting election
Germany's interior ministry on Friday warned of a Russian disinformation operation attempting to influence the country's ...
Germany is in fearful mourning while far-right AfD party surges in polls ahead of election
With the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany party, residents in Munich tell Tom Watling of the horror of suffering ...