Germany

German Green party leaders investigated over 'corona bonuses'

The Greens say the party leaders have repaid the bonuses and are cooperating with the investigation.

20/01/2022

Germany

Euroviews. The Greens and Liberals could wield great power in Germany | View

"Voters handed the real power to two smaller parties, the Greens (Die Grünen) and the liberal FDP, who are now guaranteed to be part of almost any possible coalition."

30/09/2021

Germany

Climate is the key issue for voters. Is that helping Germany's Greens?

The German Greens have increased their support significantly since the 2017 elections but they're still polling below the two traditional centre-right and centre-left German political parties.

25/09/2021

Germany

German election: Who's who in the race to replace Angela Merkel?

How much do you know about those in the race to succeed Angela Merkel?

25/09/2021

Germany

Germany election: SPD's Olaf Scholz wins latest television debate

But his joy may be short-lived. Today Scholz faces a high-risk parliamentary hearing on an obstruction of justice case involving the finance ministry that he heads.

20/09/2021

Germany

Profile: German Greens leader Annalena Baerbock

Her campaign began well, but her party's popularity in the polls has been on a downward trajectory ever since.

20/09/2021

My Europe Series

Smear campaign or freak peak? How the German greens lost momentum

The Greens raced to a shock lead in the polls following their nomination of Annalena Baerbock for chancellor - but amid accusations of plagiarism, CV embellishment, and a coordinated advertising attack campaign, their lead has vanished.

01/07/2021