Why the world should care about the far right’s rise in Germany
The AfD has a far different vision on support for Ukraine, foreign aid and Russia than the governing coalition.
World
aljazeera.com
22.09.2026
Germany says Costa losing touch ‘with reality’ on EU budget
Berlin's Europe minister rebuked the European Council president's remarks to POLITICO.
Politics
politico.eu
22.09.2026
Will Germany have enough gas this winter?
Germany's gas storage sites are far less full than in recent years. Officials say supplies are secure, but analysts warn that a cold winter or import disruptions could push prices higher. So how secur
Finance
dw.com
22.09.2026
Will Germany have enough gas this winter amid energy supply crunch?
Germany's gas storage sites are far less full than in recent years. Officials say supplies are secure, but analysts warn that a cold winter or import disruptions could push prices higher. So how secur
Finance
dw.com
22.09.2026
Germany’s economic recovery is under way if politics doesn’t spoil it
Frugal Germany would appear to have the fiscal headroom to try and spend its way out of the impasse
Finance
ft.com
22.09.2026
Why is Germany's leader in political turmoil?
Jessica Parker explains what happened in the German regional elections and it means for Merz.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
21.09.2026
Auto Industry Workers Protest in Germany Against Job Cuts, Industrial Policy
Finance
wsj.com
21.09.2026
Germany’s Merz Pledges to Stay On Despite ‘Disastrous’ Election Result
The German chancellor pledged to forge ahead with an unpopular economic overhaul despite his collapsing popularity and a string of electoral routs.
World
wsj.com
21.09.2026
Merz’s election setback: What it means for Germany?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and CDU representatives held a press conference on Monday, September 21, after the party suffered its worst regional election defeat in postwar Germany. Merz called th
World
france24.com
21.09.2026
Elif Eralp: Who is Berlin’s leftist leader dubbed ‘Germany’s Mamdani’?
Victory in Berlin signals that Germany continues to be liberal, that, despite the far right's rise, experts say.
World
aljazeera.com
21.09.2026
Germany’s Merz hits out at ‘destructive’ forces as he fights for survival
Chancellor defensive after AfD’s second electoral victory in the east and far left wins in Berlin
Finance
ft.com
21.09.2026
Kazakhstan's inbound money transfers from Germany fall 8% in July 2026
Azerbaijan
trend.az
21.09.2026
Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'
The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"
World
bbc.co.uk
21.09.2026
Merz's political crisis threatens Germany's obsession with stability
Political shifts in Germany are being watched closely in Europe and beyond, Katya Adler writes.
World
bbc.co.uk
21.09.2026
Germany's Merz vows to hold ruling coalition together after election gains by far right, hard left
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Monday to keep his ruling coalition of the centre-right CDU and centre-left SPD together for the sake of the country's "democratic future", after both the far ri
World
france24.com
21.09.2026
Regional losses for Germany's ruling CDU
Another electoral setback for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as his centre-right CDU performed poorly in two state elections on Sunday. Projections showed the party failing to enter the state parli
World
france24.com
21.09.2026
What's next for Germany's chancellor after a string of state election defeats
Friedrich Merz says he intends to stay on as the leader of Germany and his party after a string of state election defeats
World
abcnews.com
21.09.2026
Germany: CDU suffers a crushing defeat in the regional elections
Germany’s regional elections delivered mixed results for the country’s major parties. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the far-right AfD won the largest share of the vote, but remains isolated as oth
World
france24.com
21.09.2026
Germany's chancellor facing pressure after far right gains ground
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure after another bruising night at the polls — with the far right gaining ground in yet another state — and the left making gains in Berlin.
World
npr.org
21.09.2026
Germany's auto crisis: Can the 35-hour workweek survive?
German carmakers want employees to work 40 hours instead of the current 35 without extra pay, arguing it would improve competitiveness. Unions strongly oppose the proposal and view it as an attack on
Finance
dw.com
21.09.2026