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From survivors' stories ahead of the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz to the German reaction to Elon Musk's hand gesture and the long road to citizenship, here's what we're talking about this week at The Local.

Germany's conservative opposition faced criticism Friday over reports that it was willing to accept the support of the far-right AfD party in a parliamentary vote on toughening migration rules.

Almost 100 German business groups will organise demonstrations next week ahead of February's election, warning that Europe's largest economy needs urgent reforms as it battles a protracted slump.

From the shrinking Bundestag at the election to new property tax rates and possible strikes, we round up some of the big changes happening this February in Germany.

Following the success of the daily high-speed Berlin-Paris route, Germany and France's railway operators say they want to roll out more direct connections, including between Munich and Paris.

Cologne made headlines last year when it stopped processing applications for German citizenship due to the backlog. Now the naturalisation office is back open for business, we look at the latest numbers and what future applicants can expect.

After Auschwitz survivor Albrecht Weinberg left his German hometown of Leer behind, it took him more than 60 years to settle in the country of his birth again.

With a month until Germany votes in the nationwide election, Brian Melican examines the growing influence of the AfD during the campaign – and explains why, in the short term, there is no way of stopping the far-right party’s rise in the polls.

German sportswear giants Adidas and Puma have both said they are seeking to reduce costs, including through possible job cuts, as they aim to bolster profits.

Germany's population grew slightly last year, new statistics reveal, even though the birth-rate has continued to decline.