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- Scandal-hit AfD politician makes comeback in German Bundestagon February 25, 2025 at 4:35 pm
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) confirmed Tuesday that its new cohort of MPs will include Maximilian Krah, a man thrown out of its caucus in the European Parliament after various scandals.
- Can Germany’s next leader tackle economic woes and far-right gains?on February 25, 2025 at 4:01 pm
German election winners, the conservatives, have started initial coalition talks with the SPD. But forming a functioning government is just one of Germany's many challenges, from the economy to Trump and the far right, experts warn.
- Germany's incoming chancellor grapples to boost defence spendingon February 25, 2025 at 2:32 pm
Germany's next leader, conservative Friedrich Merz, has raised the alarm over European defence but the clock is ticking for him to muster the funds needed to refurbish the armed forces.
- 'A fifth of voters hate me': How do foreigners in Germany feel about far-right surge?on February 25, 2025 at 2:09 pm
With the centre-right conservatives set to take the helm of the next German government, and the far-right having made significant gains, readers of The Local shared their thoughts on the election results.
- London St Pancras plans 'direct train routes between UK and Germany'on February 25, 2025 at 11:24 am
Travellers in Germany could soon be able to hop on a non-stop train all the way to London, according to a new idea pitched by Eurotunnel operator Getlink and London St Pancras station.
- What travellers in Germany should know about Munich's airport strikeon February 25, 2025 at 9:07 am
Flights are set to be cancelled on Thursday and Friday this week due to a strike involving employees at Munich airport. Here's what to know.
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesdayon February 25, 2025 at 7:07 am
Union and SPD discuss forming a coalition together following early election results, businesses hope for a 'new beginning' under conservative leadership, Holocaust memorial attacker shared IS beliefs and more news from Germany on Tuesday.
- IN NUMBERS: What happened in the German election?on February 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Germany's main conservative Christian Democrat parties won parliamentary elections Sunday in a vote that saw the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieve a record score. We look at some key numbers that help explain the events.
- Stunned Social Democrats turn to supporting role in new German governmenton February 24, 2025 at 4:51 pm
After a humbling election defeat for Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his Social Democrats (SPD), the party looked to collect itself on Monday in preparation for a potential new role as the junior partner in a conservative-led government.
- Netanyahu, Trump and the far right: What Merz said the day after German electionon February 24, 2025 at 3:42 pm
CDU leader Friedrich Merz said he would get down to work after election win. But from warning against the AfD and addressing shaky US relations to his plans to meet with Benjamin Netanyahu, Merz may already be ruffling feathers.