Germany
Explore our coverage of Germany’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
Europe
Some Germans think the hostage exchange with Russia was a dirty deal
But preserving good relations with America was more important
Leaders
Germany’s failure to lead the EU is becoming a problem
A weak chancellor and coalition rows are to blame
Europe
The Germany-shaped void at Europe’s heart
Olaf Scholz’s government is punching below its weight in Brussels
Europe
Germany’s debt brake and the art of fantasy budgeting
The country is tiring of its self-imposed fiscal straitjacket
Culture
How Germany’s football is tied to its politics
Lessons in government from Julian Nagelsmann and his team
Business
Panic rooms and private bunkers are all the rage in Germany
Everyone from tycoons to typical middle-class families seeks shelter
Culture
The döner kebab has a meaty role in German society
It is a diplomatic tool as well as a tasty, cheap meal
Europe
Hard-right parties are entering government across Europe
Germany is among a dwindling number of holdouts
Europe
Beyond France, the European elections will deliver more of the same
Outside France and Germany, the centre has largely held
By Invitation
Emmanuel Macron has done Europe a favour, reckons Germany’s opposition leader
But Friedrich Merz insists that the continent has “no time to die”
By Invitation
Olaf Scholz on why Vladimir Putin’s brutal imperialism will fail
Germany’s chancellor says Europe needs more military muscle
Europe
Germany’s government is barely holding together
The mood in the country is miserable—and it is getting worse
Europe
Espionage scandals are hurting Germany’s far right
Charges of Chinese and Russian influence mar Alternative for Germany’s European campaign
International
Beware, global jihadists are back on the march
They are using the war in Gaza to radicalise a new generation