Germany

Friedrich Merz's critics are already queueing up long before his new government has even left the starting blocks

In divisive times, the contest still holds extraordinary power, explains Chris Harms of Lord Of The Lost - even if you finish last

Like Stanley Kubrick, his gift was to imagine and then realise the unimaginable, the unrealisable – places you could never go

Thanks to Putin’s aggression and Trump’s greed, the UK has regained its international status

The reality of German culture is more ancient, beautiful and varied than the extremist politicians understand

After years supporting the US president, his Oval Office humiliation of Volodymyr Zelensky was a step too far even for Axel Springer’s MAGA-loving boss

In these days of far right anti-Islam extremism, AfD politicians are quick to seize on any evidence of what they call the Islamisation of Germany

Despite the CDU achieving one of its worst results ever, the party has managed to keep the AfD out of power – for now

Friedrich Merz is Germany’s new chancellor. But the far right are rising – and waiting for a moment of weakness

The six-foot-six Friedrich Merz tends to look down on people - but his tenacity could be just what a troubled country needs

Irmin Schmidt on the hypnotic chemistry of Can, Europe's most influential band

The vice president’s arrogant and counterproductive rant in Munich was a lesson in hypocrisy

Eighty years ago, the Allies rained down hell on the city, one of Germany’s cultural capitals

A recent psychological study revealed how the country picks its politicians. The results were nothing short of depressing

When the country goes to the polls, the divide will only become more entrenched

The tech bro’s ally Alice Weidel spouts fake facts and demonises Muslims – and she is getting closer to becoming German chancellor

The annual grillfest in the city’s market square – held in the depths of winter – is an extraordinary, baffling event

The leader of one of Germany’s main political parties relied on the extreme right wing AfD party to get his immigration bill through parliament. Big mistake

On Holocaust Memorial Day, with anti-Jewish crimes at an all-time high, the country needs to remember more than ever

Could the sleeping giant of Germany’s silent majority mobilise against the AfD?

This year’s non-word of the year, ‘Bio-deutsch’ (biological German) has caused much controversy

The outlook for Europe appears dangerous. Expanding the single market would change things. But can it be done?

The number of immigrant voters could reach a peak at this election but this doesn't mean that the Social Democrats, Greens and the liberal FDP will benefit

Alice Weidel spouts fake facts and demonises Muslims - and she is getting closer to becoming Germany’s chancellor

How a grumpy star, a broken piano and an improvised set added up to a timeless jazz classic recorded 50 years ago – the legendary Köln Concert

The scandal, which involves toxic masculinity, sexism and cancel culture, asks if this century allows for second chances

The entrepreneur’s foray into European politics and obsession with the AfD is troubling, given his megaphone X

The suspects in two acts of violence are united by limitless narcissism posing as just rebellion

A torrent of fake news has sprung up around the tragedy – but when the truth finally emerges, Germany’s far right voters probably won’t even hear it

Once a forgotten figure, athlete turned activist Werner Seelenbinder is finally getting the credit he is due

Nigel Farage rushed to judgement again - and got it wrong again

Like its most famous car maker, German industry has been left behind. And with Trump in the White House, things could get a lot worse