#German politics

SPD in Berlin Also Decides to Hold Talks with The Left Party and The Greens

A new phase has begun in Berlin's government formation process. Following The Greens, the SPD has also decided to start preliminary talks with The Left Party and The Greens.

SPD's Macit Karaahmetoğlu: “I am proud of Elif Eralp's success”

Elif Eralp Takes Berlin by Storm

Angela Merkel: AfD's Saxony-Anhalt Success Makes My Heart Bleed

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel described the AfD's election success in Saxony-Anhalt as "a real turning point." Stating that the result deeply shook her, Merkel called on democratic parties to engage with voters…

Eyes on Berlin, MV Elections After AfD's Saxony Victory

Germany's far-right AfD came in first in the Saxony-Anhalt elections with 43.8% of the vote. This result drew attention to the Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern elections to be held on September 20.

Friedrich Merz: Cooperation with AfD Absolutely Impossible

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reiterated that his party will not cooperate with the right-populist AfD. Merz stressed that the AfD's fundamental principles do not align with the CDU's, making compromise impossible.

BVMW: PM Merz must show strong leadership in coalition

The German Association for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW) called on Prime Minister Friedrich Merz to demonstrate stronger leadership within the coalition. The government's communication policy and its decision to halt innovation incentives were criticized.

Merz: Opportunity for German Cabinet Reshuffle May Emerge

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gave the green light for potential changes in the cabinet following Jens Spahn's resignation.

AfD Maintains Top Spot in German Polls

AfD Maintains Top Spot in German Polls: Gap with CDU/CSU Widens to 8 Points.