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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans an executive committee meeting of his centre-right CDU on Sunday, straight after two state elections are held, to seek assurances he has his party's continued support.
Fuel costs have surged in Germany over the last two weeks, with petrol rising by around 12 cents per litre and diesel by more than 20 cents. Now German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged relief for drivers.
Sometimes just the titles of new books can reveal a lot about what’s currently preoccupying a country. We take a look at the six novels on the shortlist for Germany’s most prestigious literary prize.
Berliners will go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new state parliament. We explain who can vote, the big issues and what you can expect from this nail-biting election.
Even digitally confident Germans struggle with online government services, according to new research. In some cases, up to nine in 10 users in the country abandon digital application processes before reaching the end.
Nearly half of German pupils suffer from sleep problems, fuel prices hit record highs, German Defence Minister visits US for high profile talks and more news on Tuesday, September 15th.
British rockers Oasis on Monday announced a new world tour in 2027 with shows planned in Paris, Munich, Barcelona and Rome after the sell-out success of their surprise comeback tour last year.
The European Commission is planning a revision of Schengen rules on short-stay visas to make the EU’s visa policy "more coherent, secure and effective, while facilitating legitimate travel".
Germany's finance minister was due on Monday to meet the UniCredit CEO to seek guarantees over the future of Commerzbank, as the Italian lender gears up to complete a takeover of its German rival.
From abandoned mattresses to syringes in playgrounds, Berliners say the capital’s rubbish problem is getting worse. Why is the city so dirty – and will politicians manage to clean it up after the state elections?
Every autumn, Munich’s Theresienwiese transforms into the site of the world’s largest folk festival. With upwards of six million visitors expected from around the globe, we’d love to hear your advice on how to make the most of the experience - or just survive.
European Union countries issued a total of 3.9 million new residence permits to non-EU citizens in 2025, a 10 percent increase compared to 2024, and the “highest level” since records began, according to new data. But which countries issue the most?
Passengers at German rail stations face much longer delays than in other major European cities, a new survey has revealed, with waiting times at Berlin Central Station averaging 20 minutes.
Foreign residents can’t vote in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's election on September 20th. But the result could shape everything from integration policy and schools in the state to the wider mood of German politics.
CDU holds off rivals in Lower Saxony district elections, German homeownership falls to 20-year low, Chancellor Merz travels to Finland for arctic security talks and more news on Monday, September 14th.
