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POLITICSJul 5Germany news: AfD conference wraps up in ErfurtAfD leaders have used their party conference to underline their goal of entering government at state and federal level. Meanwhile, Germany travel complaints hit record in first half of 2026. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 4Germany sees mass protests around far-right AfD congressThe far-right AfD party's congress, held in the eastern city of Erfurt, comes ahead of September state elections, in which the party could win one or two eastern states. The event coincides with the 100th anniversary of a Nazi Party congress.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSJul 4Germany news: AfD elects leaders amid massive protestsParty delegates of the far-right AfD are meeting in Erfurt as tens of thousands of people are protesting the event. Meanwhile, Jürgen Klopp said he was "ready" to jump in as Germany's head coach. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 4Mass Protests In Germany As Far-Right AfD MeetsAbout 20,000 people flocked to Erfurt, in Thuringia state, according to police, to protest against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party that tops national opinion polls. The post Mass Protests In Germany As Far-Right AfD Meets appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSJul 4Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD party meetsProtesters from unions, civil society and left-wing parties aim to disrupt AfD annual conference in Erfurt.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 4Welcoming the Taliban? — Germany's new Afghanistan policyTo facilitate the deportation of criminals to Afghanistan, the German government is allowing Taliban diplomats into the country.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 4Mass protests in Germany as far-right AfD meetsThousands of demonstrators flooded a German city on Saturday, blocking major roads and disrupting public transport, in a bid to shut down the annual congress of the far-right AfD party.thelocal_de · germany
POLITICSJul 420,000 protest against AfD party conference in GermanyThüringen police described the protest as "legitimate" but said an AfD constituency office and police officers had been attacked with paint bombs and fireworks.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 4Germany news: AfD kicks off conference amid massive protestsAs members of the far-right AfD party met in Erfurt, thousands of protesters were marching and blocking roads across the city. Meanwhile, firefighters were struggling to contain a major blaze in Stuttgart. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 4‘We won’t tolerate this’: thousands in Germany protest against far-right AfDThousands of demonstrators flooded a German city on Saturday, blocking major roads and disrupting public transport, in a bid to shut down the annual congress of the far-right AfD party. About 20,000 people flocked to Erfurt, in Thuringia state, according to police, to protest against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party that tops national opinion polls. The protesters, led by an alliance dubbed “Resistance”, blocked routes into the city, with some abseiling from a motorway bridge. Several...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 3Germany’s Merz defends NATO spending after Trump calls it ‘ridiculous’Back and forth over defence spending comes as NATO leaders set to meet in Ankara next week.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 3Germany: Merz rebukes Trump jab over defense at Baltic eventIn a meeting with Baltic leaders, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz played up Germany's defense spending. It comes after new criticism from President Donald Trump that Germany is lagging behind other NATO allies.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 3Right-wing AfD threatens eastern Germany's energy transitionGermany's right-wing AfD wants to revive coal and nuclear power and curb non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany warn that its policies could harm the economy.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 3Far-right AfD threatens eastern Germany's energy transitionGermany's far-right AfD wants to revive coal and nuclear power and curb non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany warn that its policies could harm the economy.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 3Sick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in EuropeSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries?DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 3Sick leave: Germany not top in EuropeSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries?DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 3Germany: Voters are skeptical of reform proposalsThe German government is aiming to get the country back on track with a wide range of reforms. However, the latest Deutschlandtrend survey shows that the public remains unconvinced.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 3Germany seeks to introduce a dose of Nordic-style 'flexicurity' into its labor lawThrough a series of reform plans, Berlin has committed to easing dismissal rules alongside measures to support job transitions, aiming to reduce the cost of failure for young companies.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSJul 2Germany's Merz announces sweeping reforms: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rulesAfter seven hours of talks, the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, a breakthrough aimed at reviving the struggling economy and countering the rise of the far right.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 2Germany news: Coalition agrees package to boost growthChancellor Friedrich Merz says his coalition has cleared a reform package as pressure grows to deliver growth. Meanwhile, a top court rejects complaints against the criminalization of childlike sex dolls. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 1Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blastsUkraine denies involvement in the case which may have serious implications for its relationship with Germany.BBC World
POLITICSJul 1European Parliament to start procedure to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU partyMost of the political groups are expected to approve a process that could lead to stripping the far-right Europe of Sovereign Nations of its status as a European political party and consequent funding.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 1Germany's Merz and soccer: A PR move that backfired"You've inspired us," read a post by Chancellor Merz on X right after Germany's lackluster performance and early elimination from the FIFA World Cup. It is seen as a communication blunder that has repercussions.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 1Why Germany Is Fighting the EU's €2 Trillion Budget Plan—and Demanding a €450 Billion CutGermany opposes the EU's €2 trillion budget, seeking €450 billion in cuts, citing financial sustainability concerns amid economic pressures. The debate highlights differing priorities on EU spending and integration.ibtimes · united kingdom