The far-right party is focused on culture, rather than the economically left behind. Once a year in September, the towering, 19th century Kyffhäuser memorial in central Germany attracts a large crowd of people. Equipped with German flags, they climb up … Read More
Alexander Gauland and Alice Weidel, the leaders of the far-right Alternative for Germany party, speaking with reporters on Tuesday outside the German parliament in Berlin. CreditMichael Sohn/Associated Press It has become a new ritual of Western politics: hold an election, watch … Read More
Christian Democratic Union CDU party leader and German Chancellor Angela Merkel reacts on first exit polls in the German general election (Bundestagswahl) in Berlin, Germany, September 24, 2017. Photo By Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters German Chancellor Angela Merkel appears to have secured enough votes to retain the country’s … Read More
Merkel looks set to win a fourth term as Chancellor – but in a wholly different German political landscape (image EPA) Rock music blaring, supporters cheering, Angela Merkel sweeps on to the makeshift stage. Under spotlights hastily rigged above what’s … Read More
Germany’s skill shortage hits rural, family-owned firms the hardest, forcing them into creative solutions. By Peter Thelen Published onSeptember 19, 2017 2:00 pm Pick a job, any job. Source: DPA More than half of all German workers are employed in … Read More
GERMANY could face months without a working government after the country’s election because Angela Merkel’s potential coalition parties are at loggerheads. Polls show Mrs Merkel is well on course to finish top of the polls but will have to negotiate … Read More
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany will have no choice but to restrict its economic ties with Turkey to pressure its NATO partner into releasing German citizens it imprisoned on political grounds, Chancellor Angela Merkel said in remarks published on Saturday. Relations … Read More
GERMANY will do anything to stop Britain’s hard Brexit from the European Union – and a new study has revealed the reason why. Brexit is already damaging Germany’s trade with the UK and it is set to get worse, according … Read More
BRUSSELS — In what the Germans themselves are calling a “sleep campaign,” Chancellor Angela Merkel, seeking a fourth term in office in elections on Sept. 24, has moved to highlight her international status by calling for a new round of … Read More