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FDP (Free Democratic Party)

Founded in 1948, the neoliberal Free Democrats frequently served as the junior coalition partner in German governments led by the CDU and the SPD.

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Left to right: Robert Habeck, Olaf Scholz, Christian Lindner

German government descends into crisis mode

German government descends into crisis mode

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is trying to hold his government together, but his partners seem unable to stop infighting.
PoliticsNovember 4, 2024
An outside view of the chancellor's office, with the heads of Finance Minister Christian Lindner (L) and Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) just visible

Why Germany's coalition government is under threat

Why Germany's coalition government is under threat

The FDP finance minister has triggered a dispute that observers say is backing his coalition partners into a corner.
PoliticsNovember 4, 202401:16 min
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
Kevin Kühnert autograph cards

Germany: Surprise SPD resignation puts pressure on party

Germany: Surprise SPD resignation puts pressure on party

SPD General Secretary Kevin Kühnert is giving up all political offices. This comes at an inopportune time for the party.
PoliticsOctober 8, 2024
Olaf Scholz (right), Robert Habeck (middle), and Christian Lindner (left) sitting in Germany's parliament

Can the German government survive its 'ultimatum autumn'?

Can the German government survive its 'ultimatum autumn'?

Whatever the issue, the German government coalition is at odds. But now coalition partner FDP has issued an ultimatum.
PoliticsSeptember 30, 2024
A person leafs through a stack of ballot papers on a table

Germany's political landscape is more fractured than ever

Germany's political landscape is more fractured than ever

The successes of the AfD and BSW in the state elections in Saxony and Thuringia has changed the German party system.
PoliticsSeptember 13, 2024
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In the spotlight

Finance Minister Christian Lindner, Economy Minister Robert Habeck, and Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left to right)

Germany: What's holding Olaf Scholz's coalition together?

The German government coalition parties are arguing about everything, including Ukraine, but above all about money.
PoliticsApril 3, 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
Different euro notes lie scattered on a table

Germany grapples with its 'debt brake'

The German government's choice: Declare an emergency and borrow more money, or cut spending until something breaks?
PoliticsNovember 25, 2023
A Black person holding Euro notes with a Sparkasse leaflet in the background

German government mulls limiting migrant remittances

Restricting remittances that migrants send back home would risk increasing poverty in poorer countries, experts warn.
SocietyOctober 25, 2023
Police officer holding up a stop sign as a small van approaches on the border from Poland

Germany: Growing dissatisfaction with migration policy

A majority of Germans want fewer refugees accepted into the country. That is according to the latest Deutschlandtrend.
PoliticsSeptember 29, 2023
People waiting for their turn in the citizens' office

Germans' trust in state institutions hits new low

Faith in state institutions has hit a low point, according to a major survey. And everyone's blaming bureaucracy.
SocietyAugust 18, 2023
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