Germany’s embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz will face parliament Monday to trigger the process towards February 23rd elections, in the hope that he can weather a political crisis and win a second term.

German political parties are often referred to by their representative colours, which determine what a coalition government is called. Here are the leading parties’ colours to help you keep track.

Vote of confidence to be held in the Bundestag, four arrested for attack on Social Democrats campaign workers and more news from Germany on Monday.

German ministers on Sunday said supporters of fallen president Bashar al-Assad’s government would face justice in Germany if they fled to the country after the toppling of the Syrian strongman.

From German Chancellor Scholz’s vote of confidence the week before Christmas to draft beer no more on the Deutsche Bahn Bordbistro and 20 years of Berghain, here’s what we’re talking about this week at The Local.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday said that well-integrated Syrian refugees are welcome to stay, as far-right and conservative politicians called for them to return to their home country after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

German authorities said Friday that unidentified drones had been spotted flying over sensitive military and industrial sites including the US Ramstein airbase.

After spending more than a decade in a German prison on false murder charges, the recently released prisoner has been asked to pay a six-figure sum for “bed and board” during his time in custody.

For several years, Germany has been talking about simplifying the lengthy process of getting foreign qualifications recognised. Now, a new state resolution sets out plans to do just that. Here’s how.