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Christian Democratic Union (CDU)

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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Donald Trump would have little chance in Germany — poll

Donald Trump would have little chance in Germany — poll

German voters across almost the entire political spectrum prefer US Democratic candidate Kamala Harris to Donald Trump.
PoliticsNovember 1, 2024
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Menopause: German lawmakers push to break a taboo

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.
HealthOctober 24, 2024
Björn Höcke making a passionate election campaign appearance in Thuringia in August 2024

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

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?
PoliticsOctober 18, 2024
Demonstrators against the far-right in Erfurt on August 25. 2024

Germans divided over far-right AfD ban

Germans divided over far-right AfD ban

Two-thirds of German voters polled in October see the rise of the AfD as a threat to democracy and the rule of law.
PoliticsOctober 11, 2024
Two male politicians from the AfD party walk with documents.

AfD's political rise sparks fears among immigrants

AfD's political rise sparks fears among immigrants

The rising popularity of Germany's anti-immigrant party AfD has sparked fears among foreigners living in the country.
SocietyOctober 4, 202403:12 min
Friedrich Merz (left) and Markus Söder at a press conference

German conservative Friedrich Merz to run for chancellor

German conservative Friedrich Merz to run for chancellor

Friedrich Merz, the opposition's lead candidate in the next election, wants to focus on migration and the economy.
PoliticsSeptember 17, 2024
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Populist gains in state elections jolt German government

What will be the nationwide consequences from far-right gains in the Saxony and Thuringia state elections?
PoliticsSeptember 2, 2024
woman gazing at a wall with historic election posters exhibited in the Museum of German History in Bonn

How to found a political party in Germany

In theory, anyone in Germany can found a party, even foreigners. However, there are certain requirements.
PoliticsJanuary 27, 2024
A family of migrants is seen from behind in a migration center in Halle, Germany

Germany's Rwanda plan: Conservatives debate migration reform

Germany's biggest opposition party wants to send asylum-seekers to third countries for processing.
PoliticsDecember 27, 2023
Wolfgang Schäuble, an older man wearing rimless glasses, looking thoughtful (black and white image)

Wolfgang Schäuble: A veteran heavyweight of German politics

Wolfgang Schäuble, a politician with passion and a Protestant sense of duty, shaped German politics for half a century.
PoliticsDecember 27, 2023
Friedrich Merz of the CDU seen standing in front of a Christmas tree in 2020

Christmas trees part of German 'Leitkultur' says CDU's Merz

The comments about "guiding culture" came days after the opposition CDU unveiled plans for Germany's future.
SocietyDecember 21, 2023
Carsten Linnemann in front of a CDU logo holding a microphone and clenching his fist

Germany's CDU redefines stance on Islam in new manifesto

With its new party program, Germany's main opposition CDU is positioning itself further to the right.
PoliticsDecember 12, 2023
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