These are the key political figures in Germany's early elections on February 23, one of whom will be the country's next ...

Germany's chancellor Olaf Scholz has denied the allegation that he made a "racist outburst" against an opposition politician. Follow DW for the latest.

Germany's February 23 elections focus on defense as parties reveal varied strategies. CDU pushes for NATO alignment, military ...

Unlike the United States and other countries, Germany does not distinguish between campaign financing and a political party's funds. Campaigning is considered part of the normal duties of a political ...

German far-Right party says Europe needs its own ‘Doge’ firm to tackle red tape that hampers protection of borders ...

AfD has support across Germany and is represented in all but two of the 16 state legislatures, but the party is strongest in ...

The German election is set to reshape policy and markets. CDU and AfD push competing economic and immigration plans, while investors bet on a CDU-led government.

The anti-immigrant and far-right Alternative for Germany party has established itself as a significant political force in the 12 years since it was founded.

An Afghan man with suspected jihadist motives goes on trial in Germany on Thursday over a knife attack that killed a ...

Given her pariah status, Weidel had fewer options but made a virtue out of necessity. The AfD has presented itself as a link to powerful right-wing actors that remain ideologically distant from ...