Germany

Each of these artefacts belonged to a member of German society, until that very same society turned against them

How France’s invasion of the Ruhr and its execution of a saboteur 100 years ago fuelled Hitler’s rise

Does the German chancellor think he’s the smartest guy in the (war-)room?

Only a third of Leavers still see it as a success. So why won’t Starmer speak up?

How fascist leaders in Italy, Spain, Germany and Greece all tried to control the public by stifling linguistic variety

The infighting between climate activists may be entertaining to watch but it has a tendency to detract from the point

In defence minister Christine Lambrecht, Germany surely got the wrong woman for the job

Looking for a new year's resolution? Promise yourself a German passport

The riptide of 20th century politics had pulled him from his homeland and set him adrift. A tumultuous period that soon defined his work

“In Britain we have hot-water bottles; on the continent, they have sex.” And nowhere is that more true than in Germany…

How did an obscure British comedy sketch become a New Year tradition for Germans?

Christmas markets defy the logic of “seen one, seen them all”. They just have one thing in common: the magic of the festive season

When the two meet there's danger ahead. But rest assured, German democracy is well-fortified

An alleged coup attempt by the obscure Reichsbürger movement reflects growing belief in conspiracy theories among Germany’s far right

German immigration policy has been dominated by prefixes for too long. Now, this has finally changed

There is enough pseudo-martyrdom going on as it is without the rise in climate activism

The German spent a lifetime seeking a creative place as far as possible from the vivid horrors of his past

The World Cup has begun. How can we tell? Snow has fallen in Berlin and pro-Alternative für Deutschland groups have been filling up with racist comments

Quiet, a bit boring and he rose without trace – but is the German chancellor turning out to be quite good?

After two world wars, a genocide and two dictatorships, there is no shortage of reasons for commemoration in Germany. And yet there is

Some notable experts, however, question the overall need for reform. It’s a mass experiment

The strange allure of the old communist states remains strong today

Germany and France have spent decades falling out and making up. But new isolationism in Berlin and decline in Paris make their latest feud serious

Germany needs a more diverse group of politicians leading the country. Perhaps, we can learn from you

Is Union Berlin a German Leicester City in the making? Unlikely. But, this won't stop them trying

For the moment, Scholz's plan appears to have worked. But, Germany's energy problem isn't solved yet

Wim Wenders's classic film premiered in West Berlin 35 years ago. Today it stands apart from both his and everyone else’s work

Mathias Döpfner is Europe’s leading media mogul; the most influential man you’ve never heard of

Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso are on a mission to manage at the top

A wave of Anti-Americanism has returned to Germany. Or, to be more accurate, it never really vanished

After last year's election disaster in the capital, trust in Germany's democracy needs to be restored

A new historical drama brings to life the story of a German duchess turned Austrian empress