Germany Five takeaways from Germany's nail-biting election night Three parties will likely be needed to form a coalition after the German parliamentary elections. Here are five takeaways from election night. 27/09/2021
Germany Relive how Germany's nail-biting election night unfolded Germans voted for members of parliament in an tight election race that will determine who succeeds Angela Merkel. 26/09/2021
Germany 'We need more Europe': Chancellor hopefuls debate EU in final debate German voters are going to the polls in a pivotal election on Sunday. 24/09/2021
Germany German election: Which party is leading the opinion polls? Germany's Social Democratic Party has been leading in the polls for more than a month ahead of parliamentary elections on September 26. 22/09/2021
Germany How does the German election system work? The September 26 election will determine who replaces Chancellor Angela Merkel, who steps down after 16 years in office. 21/09/2021
Germany Profile: Social Democratic Party leader Olaf Scholz The SPD's candidate for chancellor has certainly made a name for himself on the international stage. 20/09/2021
Germany German parliament to hold discussion on migration and relief plans As the countdown begins for next month's general election, German lawmakers will discuss issues such as the migrant crisis and natural disasters that are dominating the election campaign 25/08/2021
Uncovering Europe How racist abuse halted Syrian refugee’s run for seat in Bundestag Tareq Alaows was hoping to become the first Syrian refugee elected to Germany’s parliament, but he ended his campaign amid a torrent of racist abuse and threats. 08/07/2021
Germany German conservatives Laschet and Soeder both in race to succeed Merkel Bavarian leader Markus Söder and Merkel loyalist Armin Laschet have both thrown their hats in the ring to run as the conservative bloc's candidate for German chancellor. 11/04/2021
Germany Germany charges man with passing Bundestag floor plans to Russia A German man has been charged with espionage for allegedly passing information on properties used by the German parliament to Russian military intelligence. 25/02/2021
Germany Berlin to set quota for female executives at biggest companies Under the new draft law, German listed companies with more than three members will be obliged to have at least one woman. 06/01/2021
Germany XXL Bundestag: Opposition slams plan to halt growing German parliament Opposition MPs slammed plans put forward by Merkel's governing coalition as "unambitious and feeble," adding they "won't prevent the Bundestag growing.” 26/08/2020
The Cube 'Disgusting': Attack on office of Africa-born MP in Germany is slammed Bullet holes have been discovered at the office of high-profile Bundestag politician. 15/01/2020
Germany Watch: Youth climate change demonstrators protest in German parliament A group of protesters brought the ever-growing youth climate movement to Germany's parliament on Tuesday. 04/06/2019
Germany Bundestag honours the 74th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz Holocaust survivors were present as the 74th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz was honoured by the Bundestag 31/01/2019
Good Morning Europe Merkel fires top spy chief and then gives him 'promotion' Merkel forces top spy chief out and then gives him 'promotion'. Hans-Georg Maassen has been given a new job in interior ministry after criticising veracity of Chemnitz reports. 19/09/2018
world news German parliament extends ban on migrant reunions Reunification bill paves the way for a new migrant plan this summer. 01/02/2018
Germany Former Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble is elected president of Germany's Bundestag Germany's new parliament has elected 75 year old Wolfgang Schaeuble as its speaker whilst lawmakers of the nationalist Alternative for Germany party took their seats for the first time. 24/10/2017
Germany Gay Germans marry for the first time Same-sex couples married in Germany for the first time on Sunday, with several dozen couples tying the knot at civil registry offices that opened 01/10/2017
Germany Angela Merkel's 'hollow victory' CDU supporters celebrate win in German election but do some soul searching amid far-right surge 25/09/2017
Germany After the UK, Germany votes on Syria The German lower house will decide on Friday whether to support the international coalition targeting ISIL militants in Syria. If given the go-ahead 03/12/2015
Greece Thousands rally in Athens as Syriza faces backlash over bailout In Greece, there have been fresh anti-government demonstrations. It comes after a deal was struck last week with EU partners to extend an aid 27/02/2015
Germany Germany votes to approve Greek bailout extension Germany has voted to extend Greece's bailout, granting a credit lifeline to Athens. 27/02/2015