Tanit Koch
14 October 2026
A German spy chief was arrested – but who was he spying for?
The authorities came out quickly to say it wasn’t Russia. But if not them, then who? And was he giving them anything of any use?
Read the full article07 October 2026
Jürgen Klopp’s winning formula for German patriotism
For far too long, Germany’s far right have monopolised both the flag and patriotism. Now, the national football coach has a plan to win both of them back
Read the full article23 September 2026
In Germany, the extremists of left and right are soaring as the centre folds
The far right gets most of the attention in German politics – but don’t forget the hard left. They’re just as extreme and equally dangerous
Read the full article16 September 2026
Pornstars, spies and Putin fanboys – meet the AfD
How did such a weird assortment of people get so many Germans to vote for them? There’s one horribly familiar explanation
Read the full article09 September 2026
The stolen Nazi artworks, the AfD and antisemitic stereotypes
Germany has made it easier for families to reclaim artworks stolen by the Nazis. But it looks as if the AfD has other plans
Read the full article02 September 2026
Germany’s pro-Putin, loony-right are about to do the unthinkable
The AfD is about to win state elections in the east of the country. Their opponents could do something to stop them. Maybe. But it’s not likely
Read the full article19 August 2026
Inside the culture war over Berlin’s ‘woke’ swimming pool
When a subsidised theatre set aside time for Black families, its critics jumped in – and that may have been the desired effect
Read the full article12 August 2026
The latest weapon against drone attack – bus drivers
He got out from behind the wheel, went over the hovering drone and kicked it to the ground. Do not try this at home
Read the full article05 August 2026
Germany – where political rebellion has become fashionable again
Friedrich Merz doesn’t have a plan for government or any leadership skills – but what he does have is a PR nightmare on his hands, all of his own making
Read the full article29 July 2026
Germansplaining: How do we get rid of the Nazi day-trippers?
The problem of the house where Hitler was born has finally been solved – but it cost a lot of money
Read the full article22 July 2026
Why Merz had to ditch surrogacy hypocrite Jens Spahn
He voted against paying women to give birth for you – then paid one himself
Read the full article15 July 2026
Our national character melts in the heat
Germans used to be against air conditioning. Not any more
Read the full article08 July 2026
Germany tried to introduce a sick note revolution – it failed
The chancellor decided that too many Germans were skiving, so he tried to change the rules. But it didn’t work
Read the full article16 June 2026
Germany’s new national obsession: Checking if grandad was a Nazi
A list of Hitler’s party members is now searchable – but files that might embarrass the postwar elite remain stubbornly out of reach
Read the full article10 June 2026
The broken bridge that sums up Germany’s attitude to its crumbling infrastructure
Decades of neglect have left road, railway and energy repair facing an investment gap of £400 billion
Read the full article03 June 2026
When the Sudeten Germans went to Brno
The populists hated it and the liberals welcomed them. But the lesson from the events in the Czech Republic is clear – that all human tragedies are worthy of remembrance
Read the full article27 May 2026
Angela Merkel – Germany’s back seat driver
Merz is trying his best, but his approval ratings are now in the dirt. To make things worse, he’s now being offered a steady stream of advice, almost all of it unwanted
Read the full article20 May 2026
The washed up revolutionaries’ favourite side-hustle? Armed robbery
A German court has heard a story of hardcore politics, shootings and hold-ups. The accused denies all charges, but doesn’t seem moved by the suffering of the victims.
Read the full article13 May 2026
This is Putin’s most transparent move so far
Donald Trump sends friends and family round the world to negotiate on his behalf – is it any surprise that Putin should do the same?
Read the full article06 May 2026
Trump's Germany troop tantrum is a self-destructive mess
Losing 5,000 US soldiers is bad for us - but arguably worse for America
Read the full article28 April 2026
Does Friedrich Merz have any idea what he’s doing?
There’s something deeply unconvincing about the new German chancellor – here are five reasons why voters here don’t like him
Read the full article22 April 2026
The whale that stranded itself on purpose
Poor Timmy got beached on the German shoreline. Then it happened again. But when the same whale washed ashore for a third time, people started asking whether something was up
Read the full article15 April 2026
The German state where the far right could soon rule
The AfD is surging in Saxony-Anhalt – and ready to unveil frightening policies for schools, culture and identity
Read the full article01 April 2026
Face to face with Trump, what do you do?
Merz thought he had the answer for how to deal with Trump. But it turns out he didn’t
Read the full article25 March 2026
The TV star fighting deepfake porn - and her husband
A celebrity couple suddenly filed for divorce. The reasons for it were so shocking that it could bring about a change in the law
Read the full article18 March 2026
How Germany turned a bookshop prize into a culture war
Culture minister Wolfram Weimer has cancelled grants for three left-leaning stores
Read the full article09 March 2026
The Telegraph’s new German owner is going to interfere
The takeover came with talk of protecting editorial independence – but Axel Springer’s CEO doesn’t do hands-off
Read the full article04 March 2026
A dangerous development for the AfD
The German right wing extremists are guilty of the very thing they criticised in other parties. Hypocrisy is not a good look, especially in an election year
Read the full article25 February 2026
The Gaza war comes to the Berlin film festival
Should it really be necessary for all movie makers to issue Middle East position papers before attending an awards ceremony?
Read the full article11 February 2026
The German army’s women problem
Beliefs about equality are colliding with a constitutional ban on female conscription as a drive to increase Bundeswehr numbers ramps up
Read the full article28 January 2026
This EU act of self-sabotage makes no sense
The Mercosur trade agreement has been 25 years in the making and would boost growth - but it’s been kicked in the long grass
Read the full article21 January 2026
The men who made AI think it might kill us all
Artificial Intelligence already lies, manipulates and threatens. And we’re still feeding it, without setting any guidelines
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