Germany, Elections and Huge Stakes

Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake
Germans are going to the polls on Sunday for national elections. Opinion polls suggest the outcome will be a new chancellor and, likely, a new governing coalition.
Why Germany’s Elections Have Huge Stakes for Climate Action Around the World
For Germans heading to the polls for a snap election, climate is not quite as important a factor as it used to be.
Germany Election 2025: When will the new German government be formed?
Germany is in dire need of a strong and stable government, but voters there may have a long wait until one is formed.
What’s at Stake in Germany’s Elections
In this weekend’s vote, Europe’s largest economic power faces a decision about whether to decisively re-enter history or continue its risky somnolence.
Who are the main candidates in Germany's election?
Germany holds an election on Sunday that is likely to result in another uneasy coalition if the far right polls highly as expected. Lucy Fielder looks at the four candidates bidding for the lead role of chancellor.
Germany: what are the voters' main concerns in the upcoming legislative elections?
From immigration and Germany's ailing economy to cannabis and gender politics, here is a round-up of the burning issues on voters' minds in the run-up to Sunday's election. Analysis by Armin Steinbach,

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Polling shows Germany's 2025 election will bring a shift, but not a far-right leader
While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of ...
All You Need To Know About The Germany Bundestag Election 2025
At the heart of the election is the economy, which has been experiencing a downturn. The ruling coalition, comprising the ...
It’s a make-or-break moment for Germany’s economy. Trump’s tariffs won’t help
When German voters go to the polls Sunday, the country’s moribund economy — and promises to fix it — will be front of mind.
Germany warns of Russian disinformation targeting election
Germany's interior ministry on Friday warned of a Russian disinformation operation attempting to influence the country's ...
Germany's startup ecosystem is booming but there is a need to cut red tape, says UnternehmerTUM CEO
Helmut Schönenberger, the co-founder and CEO of UnternehmerTUM discusses what the startup community needs from the new German ...
The ripple effect that Germany’s election could spell across Britain, the US and EU
When Donald Trump won the US election in November, Germany’s government imploded. Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his finance ...
Germany set for tricky coalition building, poll shows ahead of election
Germany's mainstream political parties lost support while the far-right AfD gained ground in one of the last polls published ...
The Man Who Broke Germany’s Government Wants a Chance to Fix It
Christian Lindner triggered early elections last fall with a move meant to save his party. It brought chaos at an inopportune ...
Why Germany’s Confidence Is Shattered and Its Economy Is Kaput
Risk-averse leadership is holding back Europe’s largest economy, say historians and economists.
Germany’s election will usher in new leadership — but might not turn tides for the country's struggling economy
Friedrich Merz has criticized Olaf Scholz on the economy, but experts question if a government led by the Christian ...
When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy
The country’s competitiveness has stagnated and its once-powerful industries are suffering. Just ask these executives.