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Germany's strongest political party, currently headed by Friedrich Merz, was in power for most of the time since the end of World War II.

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German chancellor-hopeful Friedrich Merz arrives in Kyiv

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Soldiers on a Russian T-90M Proryv tank

Soldiers on a Russian T-90M Proryv tank

Survey: Germans fear Russia — and political instability

Survey: Germans fear Russia — and political instability

Germans fear Russia will attack other countries. And they want a change of government at home, a new poll shows.

CDU MP and former health minister Jens Spahn speaks to DW

CDU MP and former health minister Jens Spahn speaks to DW

Spahn: 'We offer a political turnaround'

Spahn: 'We offer a political turnaround'

The former CDU health minister Jens Spahn speaks to DW's Michaela Küfner about the CDU/CSU campaign manifesto.

Friedrich Merz in conversation with his party's lawmakers

Friedrich Merz in conversation with his party's lawmakers

German election 2025: Parties present campaign platforms

German election 2025: Parties present campaign platforms

In their draft election manifestos, Germany's political parties focus on income, the economy and jobs.

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Germany I German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during a meeting of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD)

Why German Chancellor Olaf Scholz now faces confidence vote

Why German Chancellor Olaf Scholz now faces confidence vote

Germany's Chancellor Scholz is widely expected to lose the vote in parliament, paving the way to early elections.

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Demonstration banner calling for the abolition of paragraph 218

Abortion in Germany: Preelection push for liberalization

Abortion in Germany: Preelection push for liberalization

A cross-party initiative wants to decriminalize abortion in the early stage of pregnancy. But conservatives are opposed.

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'No huge surprises' as Angela Merkel publishes her memoir

'No huge surprises' as Angela Merkel publishes her memoir

Reading Angela Merkel’s memoir feels a bit like listening ‘to her internal voice’ says DW’s Michaela Kuefner.

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Scholz speaking to Merz on the sidelines of a debate in the Bundestag parliament

Scholz speaking to Merz on the sidelines of a debate in the Bundestag parliament

Germany's election campaigning kicks off in parliament

Chancellor Scholz wants opposition help to pass legislation before the election, but the conservative CDU is reluctant.

A closeup view of a ballot paper, a pencil and a pile of badges showing political party logos

A closeup view of a ballot paper, a pencil and a pile of badges showing political party logos

Germany faces major challenges ahead of snap election

The opposition has accused Olaf Scholz of stalling, while others have been arguing that local authorities need time.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy shaking hands with Annalena Baerbock

Volodymyr Zelenskyy shaking hands with Annalena Baerbock

Is Germany still able to act on foreign policy?

Germany's government collapsed over budget issues such as increasing aid to Ukraine, but the opposition vows continuity.

Nach Ampel-Aus | Bundespräsident Steinmeier übergibt Entlassungsurkunde an Lindner

Nach Ampel-Aus | Bundespräsident Steinmeier übergibt Entlassungsurkunde an Lindner

Germany's governing coalition collapses: What now?

Chancellor Olaf Scholz, of the Social Democratic party, has called for a confidence-vote in January.

A social media search for the term menopause on a smartphone

A social media search for the term menopause on a smartphone

Menopause: German lawmakers push to break a taboo

One year before the general election, lawmakers have taken up the issue of menopause, hoping to attract female voters.

Björn Höcke making a passionate election campaign appearance in Thuringia in August 2024

Björn Höcke making a passionate election campaign appearance in Thuringia in August 2024

Will Germany's far-right AfD party be banned?

German lawmakers have united in an attempt to ban the Alternative for Germany party. Can they succeed?

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