Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake
Germans are going to the polls on Sunday for national elections. Opinion polls suggest the outcome will be a new chancellor and, likely, a new governing coalition.
Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election
Germany’s economy is stalled and its politics fractured. But it sees an opening for a new chancellor to lead Europe’s response to a changing America.
Why Germany’s Elections Have Huge Stakes for Climate Action Around the World
For Germans heading to the polls for a snap election, climate is not quite as important a factor as it used to be.
Germans vote in high-stakes election watched closely by Europe and US
Conservative Friedrich Merz is expected to win, but the far-right AfD is set for a strong second place.
Germany's far-right party sees support ahead of pivotal election
AFD, Germany’s far-right party, is likely to place second in the upcoming election, according to polling. The surge of support for the party hasn’t been seen at that level since the Nazis were defeated in World War II.
Euro Vulnerable Ahead of German Election
The euro fell against the dollar and is vulnerable as markets aren’t pricing in much risk of a stronger-than-expected result from the far-right AfD party in the German election Sunday, according to ING.
Germans go to vote under shadow of far-right surge, Trump
German voters head to the polls on Sunday, with the conservatives the strong favourites after a campaign rocked by a far-right surge and the dramatic return of US President Donald
Germany on eve of vote expected to see far-right surge
German politicians made a final scramble for votes Saturday on the eve of crucial elections in which conservatives are favoured to win despite the dramatic rise of the far-right AfD.Sunday's vote comes at a time of upheaval for Europe and its biggest economy as US President Donald Trump has ended a united Western stance on the Ukraine war by reaching out to Russia.
What's at stake if Germany's AfD party gains seats in upcoming election?
Germany's mainstream parties lost support while the far-right AfD (Alternative for Germany) gained ground in a poll published ahead of Sunday's election, underscoring concerns about the AfD's potential influence in the next parliament.
Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
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Who are the outsiders in Germany’s Bundestag elections that may decide the vote outcome
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Why Germany Is at a Crossroads
The Sunday vote comes amid an economy in the doldrums, big questions over Europe's security posture, and a surging far-right.
Factbox-What kind of coalition government could Germany have after the election?
Germany could face months of political uncertainty after the federal election on Sunday as the winning party will almost ...
It’s a make-or-break moment for Germany’s economy. Trump’s tariffs won’t help
When German voters go to the polls Sunday, the country’s moribund economy — and promises to fix it — will be front of mind.
How Russia, China, and the 'debt brake' are keeping Germany's economy stuck in the slow lane as voters go to the polls
Germany has the world's third-largest economy, but is struggling to kickstart growth. It's one of the issues facing voters in ...
Explainer-How do Germany's federal elections work?
Germans go to the polls on Sunday in a snap election called after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way ...
What to know about Germany’s 2024 federal election
Friedrich Merz, a conservative rival of Angela Merkel, is on track to become the next chancellor, though the far-right AfD is ...
Germany’s Economy Was Once the Envy of Europe. Not Anymore
Metrics reveal an economy sliding backward. It will be one of the biggest issues in the election set for Sunday.