am 19. März 2019 um 12:49

Luisa Neubauer, the German face of the global movement spurred by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, debates the student climate strikes with German Economics Minister Peter Altmaier. […]

am 15. März 2019 um 15:19

Angela Merkel has led the current grand coalition government in Berlin for a year now. There has been considerable speculation recently that she may not last through her fourth term. But there is more to suggest she will remain in office than step down. […]

am 12. März 2019 um 11:37

As Germany tries to crack down on rejected asylum-seekers and criminal refugees, its civil servants are constrained by the limits of a dysfunctional system. Whether refugee, police officer or office clerk, almost everyone involved has something to complain about. By DER SPIEGEL Staff […]

am 6. März 2019 um 17:32

Germany's ruling parties are at odds over the decision to ban all German arms experts to Saudi Arabia in the wake of the Jamal Khashoggi killing. While some argue it is a question of values, others worry it is undermining European cooperation. By DER SPIEGEL Staff […]

am 1. März 2019 um 18:12

Manfred Weber, lead candidate for the conservative European People's Party in the upcoming European election, sees the right-wing populists as a significant threat as the campaign begins. But in Viktor Orbán, he has a populist firebrand in his own ranks. […]

am 25. Februar 2019 um 16:26

Dozens of Germans who fought for Islamic State are in prison in northern Syria. Among them are alleged murderers and torturers, but also women and children. The German government lacks a coherent plan for dealing with them. By DER SPIEGEL Staff […]

am 21. Februar 2019 um 15:31

Chancellor Angela Merkel may still be the most popular politician in Germany. But with state elections looming this year in eastern Germany, she is not a welcome guest on the campaign trail. She remains persona non grata in the east. […]

am 8. Februar 2019 um 17:00

Angela Merkel's decision to take her Facebook account, with its 2.5 million followers, offline has baffled some members of the German government and raised questions about whether her decision will obscure an important part of the historical record. […]

am 7. Februar 2019 um 18:24

The East German state had a habit of taking children from politically undesirable parents and giving them up for adoption. It is a horrific aspect of the communist regime that has never received the attention it deserves. That may now be changing. […]

am 24. Januar 2019 um 15:35

Germany's Social Democratic Party was once the party of the working class and knew what it stood for. Lately, though, its lack of a coherent message has left it ineffectual and unpopular. This year will be critical for the SPD's survival. […]

am 23. Januar 2019 um 10:54

German domestic intelligence officials have taken a closer look at the far-right fringe of the populist party Alternative for Germany. What they found is that the wing's leaders may pose a threat to democracy in the country. […]

am 17. Dezember 2018 um 9:34

Berlin is changing. That's nothing new, of course, but even as integration challenges have resulted in crime in some neighborhoods, others are trying to find ways to avoid the stasis that comes with gentrification. Success is uncertain. […]

am 10. Dezember 2018 um 13:37

German Chancellor Angela Merkel wanted to hand over the leadership of the Christian Democratic Union to Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and on Friday she got her wish. But the party is deeply divided and keeping the CDU together is task No. 1. […]

am 7. Dezember 2018 um 17:00

As an executive at Bayer Leverkusen, Jonas Boldt played the role of accomplice to a trio of player agents. The case shines a spotlight on the greed pervasive in professional football. By DER SPIEGEL Staff […]

am 30. November 2018 um 11:23

All eyes are on the AfD's finances following reports of large donations from Switzerland and Holland. Now, reporting has revealed that the right-wing party has enjoyed big-money support from the very beginning. […]

am 19. November 2018 um 12:47

The right-wing populist party Alternative for Germany has long crowed that it is different than the "cartel parties." Now, though, it has been rocked by a far-reaching donation scandal. Party leadership may soon see a shake-up. […]

am 8. November 2018 um 11:33

Angela Merkel recently announced she would step down as chair of the Christian Democratic Union but would remain chancellor. The decision doesn't go far enough. It is time to let Germany make a new start. […]

am 8. November 2018 um 11:30

Angela Merkel's recent announcement that she would step down as the chair of the Christian Democratic Union has opened up a race for power that could define the future of the conservative party and the country. New elections could be next. […]

am 18. Oktober 2018 um 11:25

What's life like for women in the top echelons of German politics? DER SPIEGEL spoke with three former cabinet ministers about their experiences as women in government. Things have improved, they say, but there is still much to be done. […]

am 16. Oktober 2018 um 8:04

Germany's domestic intelligence agency is wary of officially monitoring the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany party. But there is plenty of cause for concern. Extremist ideas are present at all levels within the AfD. By DER SPIEGEL Staff […]

am 26. März 2019 um 16:14

Lawmakers in the European parliament voted on Tuesday to end the traditional changing of the clocks in spring and autumn from 2021. That means Germany could be heading for permanent summer time. […]

am 26. März 2019 um 15:29

More than 70 years after the end of the Holocaust, anti-Semitism remains entrenched in German society, Berlin's top legal expert on the matter says, admitting victims sometimes struggle to obtain justice. […]

am 26. März 2019 um 13:12

Germany recorded its warmest year in 2018, a period also marked by a drought lasting months, the country's DWD weather service said Tuesday. […]

am 26. März 2019 um 12:40

Over three years after a deadly car race in Berlin's city centre, the regional court has sentenced two speeders to life imprisonment for murder - for the second time. […]

am 26. März 2019 um 11:46

EXCLUSIVE: In part two of our interview, UK Ambassador and the head of the German government's Brexit Task Force talk about the emotional impact on Brits, residence permits and 'Freundship'. […]

am 26. März 2019 um 8:32

Several city halls in Germany were evacuated on Tuesday over emails threatening bomb attacks, police said. […]

am 25. März 2019 um 15:12

A British Airways plane flew by mistake from London to Edinburgh instead of Düsseldorf in Germany on Monday. […]

am 25. März 2019 um 15:06

Measles cases increased by 350% in Europe last year due to lower vaccination rates. The Federal Ministry of Health ‘welcomes’ debate on making vaccination for the disease compulsory. Not everyone in the Bundestag is on board, however. […]

am 25. März 2019 um 15:00

The Danish Astronomical Society has made a remarkable discovery in its archives. […]

am 25. März 2019 um 14:47

Brussels said on Monday it had completed its preparations for a possible no-deal Brexit on April 12th as it emerged British travellers to the EU will need to get their passports stamped if the UK crashes out of the EU without an agreement. […]

am 25. März 2019 um 14:03

The company behind the iconic black London cab have gone green, bringing out a new hybrid fleet. Amid Brexit uncertainty they’ve targeted Germany as their primary export market. […]

am 25. März 2019 um 10:15

Britain's stubborn, uncompromising political culture favours small victories over compromise. In Germany, where coalition-building is the norm, Brexit bewilderment remains strong, writes Jon Worth. […]

am 25. März 2019 um 8:20

With temperatures in the mid-teens across Germany in recent days, it may have seemed like spring had already sprung. […]

am 25. März 2019 um 8:16

A total of 66 flights have been cancelled at Frankfurt airport so far on Monday due to technical difficulties with air traffic control software. […]

am 24. März 2019 um 16:35

Italy's participation in China's giant "Silk Road" infrastructure project sparked an outcry in Germany on Sunday, including a call for the European Union to block such deals with a veto. […]

am 24. März 2019 um 16:13

More than 70 years after the end of World World II, one of Germany's richest families has admitted to its dark links with Adolf Hitler's regime. […]

am 24. März 2019 um 16:02

An advertising campaign by Germany's transport ministry to persuade cyclists to wear helmets has sparked accusations of sexism, as it features a model wearing just a helmet and underwear. […]

am 24. März 2019 um 10:53

A flashmob gathering in central Frankfurt descended into chaos with teenagers hurling stones at police officers, German authorities said Sunday. […]

am 24. März 2019 um 8:08

Tens of thousands of demonstrators rallied in Germany on Saturday to protest against an imminent EU copyright reform. […]

am 23. März 2019 um 13:28

Germany stars Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnabry have spoken out in condemnation of the racist abuse directed at team mates Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gündogan during Wednesday's draw with Serbia. […]