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Press conference cancelled as Germany's ruling coalition disagrees over military service

The CDU and the SPD had previously backed a proposal to combine voluntary conscription with a lottery system.

Euronews · Oct 15, 2025

A row erupts in Germany's Bundestag over deportation centres

Interior Minister Dobrindt and the CDU/CSU are pushing for deportation centres - according to the AfD, the SPD is blocking them. The Greens and the Left warn of human rights violations, while the SPD remains divided.

Euronews · Oct 12, 2025

CDU wins big in Germany's local elections as AfD fails to secure any cities

After Germany's local elections, the CDU made significant gains, winning in Dortmund, Leverkusen and Bielefeld. Despite setbacks, the SPD celebrated victories in Cologne and other cities.

Euronews · Sep 28, 2025

After a torrid 100 days, Germany’s Friedrich Merz is mocked as a ‘dead man walking’. He must fight back

With the AfD surging, it could soon be the largest party here. But, if he acts now, that dark scenario need not come to pass, says author John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2025

Why Friedrich Merz cannot fully celebrate his first 100 days as German chancellor

The German government has left for its summer break, but things are bubbling up behind the scenes. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure - not only in the polls, but also from within his own ranks.

Euronews · Aug 10, 2025

After Busy First 100 Days, Germany's Merz Faces Discord At Home

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has driven sweeping changes in security, economic and migration policy during his first 100 days in office, but faces widening cracks in his uneasy coalition.

International Business Times · Aug 10, 2025

If the Greens in Germany move towards the centre, they can become a real force again

Four years ago, the party was the most popular in the country – but old rifts have fractured it again. Now the time is ripe for a reset, says historian and journalist Katja Hoyer

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025

German politicians and lawyers worry 'trusted flaggers' of online hate may curb freedom of speech

Politicians and experts alike have criticised Germany's reporting centres for confusing opinion with hate speech, as concerns continue to rise over state-funded "trusted flaggers".

Euronews · Aug 5, 2025

Pension age debate threatens to splinter Germany’s fragile coalition

Merz walks fine line as ‘lazy Germans’ debate sparks protest and economy minister calls to raise retirement age to 70

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025

Protesters drown out live interview with far-right AfD party leader Alice Weidel

Far-right leader Alice Weidel's scheduled "summer interview" was drowned out by raucous demonstrators.

Euronews · Jul 21, 2025