Germany hopes its economy, after shrinking for two years, can turn the corner in 2025, but Donald Trump’s return to the White House threatens new headaches for Europe’s largest economy.

Knowing how Germany’s electoral system works is key to understanding if – and how – certain immigration and citizenship laws could be changed under the next federal government.

German defence ministry suspends posting on X, authorities race to find origin of foot-and-mouth outbreak, Scholz says Gaza deal ‘opens the door’ to end war, and more news from around Germany on Thursday.

Munich is a city that’s known for its outdoor lifestyle, from sprawling parks to al fresco dining. But on rainy days – which tend to come often in Germany – you can still find plenty to do.

Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, members of the last generation of Nazi concentration camp survivors are speaking out to share their stories and fears about the future.

The German economy contracted for a second straight year in 2024, official figures showed Wednesday, with little hope of a strong recovery ahead as Europe’s top economy heads for elections next month.

The German passport has slipped down two places in an annual passport ranking, making it the third strongest passport in the world in 2025.

Everyone in Germany with statutory health insurance will soon be able to access their medical records virtually unless they object, as e-patient files are being rolled out.