Germany, Election

Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
The center-right opposition is favored to win, while polls point to the strongest result for a far-right party since World War II
German Election Live Updates: Polls open in Germany, Merz leads fight to keep AfD out of power
This important election has galvanised voters, and campaigning resumed on Saturday evening with a final discussion on national television, the ninth of the month
Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far-right eye gains
The world’s third largest economy goes to the polls Sunday under the shadow of unusually brusque interventions from the Trump administration in support of the anti-immigration far-right.
German voters weigh options ahead of election hinging on immigration, sluggish economy
Germany heads to the polls on Sunday, with the country's stagnant economy and heated rows over immigration policy dominating conversations on the campaign trail. The post German voters weigh options ahead of election hinging on immigration,
Video: Immigration top of voters’ minds as Germany prepares for elections
Immigration top of voters’ minds as Germany prepares for elections As Germany's 60 million voters head to the polls on Feb 23, immigration remains a top concern. Many are demanding that politicians take a tougher stance on border control.
Asian immigrants wary of far right's rise in German election
As the German election this weekend approaches, Asian immigrants fear a possible far-right backlash against them. They also hopes young Germans will vote for parties that support pro-immigration policies.
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 ...
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 ...
Germany Votes With Polls Pointing to Merz Victory: What to Watch
German voters are choosing the next leaders of Europe’s biggest economy on Sunday with polls suggesting a likely victory for ...
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.
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Amid turmoil, a fearful Germany goes to the polls
Donald Trump is smashing up assumptions about America’s place in Europe’s security architecture that perhaps held faster in ...
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.
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 ...