German Politics
Merkel Backs Down, Agrees to Stem Flow of Refugees
Two weeks after the interior minister broke ranks, German Chancellor Angela Merkel struck a deal on immigration.
Far-Right Politician Leaves Naked After Clothes Stolen
"Other swimmers told me that the robbers shouted, 'This is no swimming place for Nazis.'"
EU's Martin Schulz Mounts Return To German Politics
Move fuels speculation that Schulz could contest Angela Merkel's chancellorship.
Merkel's Right-Wing Partners Feel Vindicated By Trump
Bavarian Christian Social Union has been a loud critic of Merkel's refugee policy from her own side.
Why Angela Merkel's Party Will Bounce Back in 2017
German political history suggests Merkel shouldn't worry about her current polling.
Angela Merkel's Approval Rating Falls To Five Year Low
The German Chancellor is under more pressure amidst populist right-wing resurgence.
Germany Set to Revamp Outdated Rape Laws
Lawmakers in parliament are expected to enshrine a "No means no" principle in law.
German Vice-Chancellor: AFD Are Like My Nazi Father
"They want to go back to the repressed West German republic of the 1960s," Sigmar Gabriel said.
AFD Politician Says Front National Is Too Left-Wing
A rift in the German hard-right party is deepening.
Germany's AFD: France Should Leave The Euro
The hard-right party has its roots in the anti-Euro movement.
Pegida March Celebrates Right-Wing Surge In Germany
One supporter reportedly shouted "Heil Hitler"
Anti-Immigrant AFD Secures Strong Result In German Poll
The party's popularity surge comes a week ahead of crucial state legislature votes.
Germany Seeks To Ban Far-Right Party NPD
It would be the first time Germany has prohibited a political party in 60 years.
German President: Migrant Cap May Be 'Necessary'
Joachim Gauck's remarks will ramp up pressure on Chancellor Angela Merkel over limiting new arrivals.
Ageing Baader-Meinhof Militants 'Botched Armed Robbery'
Police have linked an unsolved 2015 crime with members of the defunct far-left group.
German Migrant Deportation Plans Slammed
Angela Merkel's government wants to make it easier to expel foreign criminals as Germany reels from far-right violence
Cologne Police Chief 'Relieved of His Duties'
Wolfgang Albers will reportedly stand down following criticism of the force's handling of the attacks on New Year's Eve
Is Angela Merkel Going Back on Germany's Refugee Policy
Merkel U-turn may be the result of pressure from growing opposition, within her own party and rival parties too.
One Fifth of Germans Call for Revolution, a Third Reject Capitalism
A German study found that the majority of the population thought democracy was flawed in the country.
Poverty in Germany 'at Record High'
A study found poverty in Germany at its highest since the reunification of the country in 1990.