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»Careful, That's One of Julian's« Sexual Misconduct of Top Axel Springer Editor Has a Long History

The sacking of Julian Reichelt, the editor-in-chief of Germany's top tabloid, only came after years of questionable conduct. New reporting shows that Axel Springer, the publishing house that owns the paper and just bought Politico, likely won't be able to simply sweep the scandal under the rug.

Sexual Misconduct of Top Axel Springer Editor Has a Long History - Marco Urban

The Post-Merkel Era German Conservatives Need to Take a Step Back A DER SPIEGEL Editorial by Ullrich Fichtner

After 16 years in government and a disastrous election result, German conservatives have lost their way. It is time to stop pretending that they can be part of the next government and begin the process of renewal.

German Conservatives Need to Take a Step Back - Kay Nietfeld / dpa

The Success of the AfD Why Is the Right Wing So Strong in Eastern Germany?

The right-wing radical party AfD emerged from last Sunday's election as the strongest political force in the eastern German states of Saxony and Thuringia. What did the mainstream parties do wrong? By Steffen Winter

Why Is the Right Wing So Strong in Eastern Germany? - Kay Nietfeld / dpa

Interview with Forerunner for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz “I Want To Make the World a Better Place”

In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, Olaf Scholz of the Social Democrats, the front-runner to become Germany’s next chancellor, discusses his plan to create a stable government and reveals what he has in common with Angela Merkel. Interview Conducted by Christiane Hoffmann, Martin Knobbe und Konstantin von Hammerstein

“I Want To Make the World a Better Place” - Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

Germany's Kingmakers Difficult Talks Ahead for Greens and Free Democrats

The Green Party and the business-friendly Free Democrats plan to hold exploratory talks with each other before meeting with the main chancellor candidates in the coming days. They appear to be worlds apart but are already finding some common ground. By Valerie Höhne, Jonas Schaible, Christoph Schult und Severin Weiland

Difficult Talks Ahead for Greens and Free Democrats - Kay Nietfeld / dpa

The Radical Right Loses Ground Germany's AfD Bickers over Future Direction

The right-wing populist party AfD sought to paper over its deep split between the moderate and extremist wings for the campaign. Now that the party won fewer votes than expected, that divide is once again front and center.

Germany's AfD Bickers over Future Direction - Bernd von Jutrczenka / dpa

What Election Disaster? The Odd Parallel Universe of Armin Laschet A Commentary by Stefan Kuzmany

Armin Laschet, the chancellor candidate from Angela Merkel's CDU, refuses to accept his defeat. In his world, he can still become Germany's next leader.

The Odd Parallel Universe of Armin Laschet - Maja Hitij / POOL / EPA

A Fragmented Party Landscape German Voters Punish Merkel's Party in an Election Without a Clear Victor

As expected, German voters declined to choose a clear victor on Sunday, setting the stage for a difficult search for a governing coalition. Angela Merkel's CDU suffered an abysmal result while the Social Democrats have new life. Ultimately, though, two other parties will play kingmaker.

German Voters Punish Merkel's Party in an Election Without a Clear Victor - [M]: Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL; Reto Klar / FUNKE Foto Services; Julia Steinigeweg / DER SPIEGEL; Hermann Bredehorst / Polaris / laif

“Armed Resistance, Go Underground” German Officials Fear Increase in Pandemic-Fueled Radicalism in Wake of Murder

A man arrested for shooting and killing a 20-year-old gas station cashier last week appears to have been influenced by far-right ideologies and conspiracy theories. Security officials worry that a scene that denies the coronavirus is growing increasingly radical.

German Officials Fear Increase in Pandemic-Fueled Radicalism in Wake of Murder - Christian Schulz / dpa

An Opportunity Lost How Germany's Green Party Went from Top to Flop

This spring, the Green Party was soaring in the polls and it even looked as though their candidate, Annalena Baerbock, could become chancellor. But then, it all fell apart. What happened?

How Germany's Green Party Went from Top to Flop - [M]: Dominik Butzmann; Jakob Hoff / WELT / ullstein bild / Getty Images

Interview with Merkel’s Former Foreign Policy Adviser “I Have Eliminated 'the West’ from My Vocabulary”

Christoph Heusgen served for 12 years as Angela Merkel’s top foreign policy adviser. In an interview, he speaks about the chancellor’s successes, mistakes, the amateurish nature of Donald Trump’s government and the right approach to an ascendant China. Interview Conducted by Christiane Hoffmann und Christoph Schult

“I Have Eliminated 'the West’ from My Vocabulary” - Energistyrelsen / Bundesregierung / Guido Bergmann / action press

The Laschet Disaster The Slow-Motion Collapse of Merkel's CDU

Angela Merkel's conservatives could be facing an historical debacle at the polls in this year's election. Their candidate, Armin Laschet, has been anything but inspiring, and his stumbles could have deep consequences for the stability of German politics. By Lukas Eberle, Christoph Hickmann und Veit Medick

The Slow-Motion Collapse of Merkel's CDU

The Era of Missed Opportunities A First Look at Angela Merkel's Legacy

Angela Merkel's 16 years as German chancellor have been characterized by crisis after crisis, most of them global in nature. Her intellect has been a critical tool in addressing those challenges, but her follow through left a lot to be desired. By Dirk Kurbjuweit

A First Look at Angela Merkel's Legacy - Christian Thiel

Germany's SPD on the Rise Olaf Scholz Aims to Succeed Merkel By Emulating Her

Germany's Social Democrats appear to be rising from the dead as the general election approaches. In Olaf Scholz, the party has found a candidate whose leadership style could be a lot like Angela Merkel's.

Olaf Scholz Aims to Succeed Merkel By Emulating Her - Andreas Chudowski

The End of the German Airlift What Will Become of the Afghans Left Behind?

On Thursday, the German military suspended flights from Kabul. Thousands of people who worked for the Germans have been left behind. Berlin is hoping negotiations with the Taliban will give them a way out.

What Will Become of the Afghans Left Behind? - Wakil Kohsar / AFP

German Foreign Minister on the Afghanistan Debacle "I Don't Know If It's Possible to Completely Make Up for Everything"

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has been under fire since the fall of Kabul. In a DER SPIEGEL interview, he speaks about the mistakes that have been made and the dangers of the rescue operation currently under way in Afghanistan. Interview Conducted by Melanie Amann und Christoph Schult

"I Don't Know If It's Possible to Completely Make Up for Everything" - Peter Rigaud / DER SPIEGEL

"Takeover of Kabul Unlikely Before 9/11" A Chronicle of German Failures in Afghanistan

German diplomats only found out by chance that their American counterparts were evacuating from Kabul and they were blindsided by the Taliban's rapid advance in the capital. But internal documents show that Berlin ignored urgent warnings.

A Chronicle of German Failures in Afghanistan - Marc Tessensohn / Bundeswehr / dpa

Surplus AstraZeneca and Pfizer/BioNTech Germany Faces Dilemma on What To Do with Excess Vaccine

More and more vaccination centers and doctors offices are struggling to use their vaccine supplies before they expire. Now, federal authorities in Germany are desperately looking for storage options and exploring ways to donate doses abroad. By Cornelia Schmergal, Thomas Schulz und Ansgar Siemens

Germany Faces Dilemma on What To Do with Excess Vaccine - Ronny Hartmann / dpa-Zentralbild

Delta and Other Baggage New COVID-19 Rules for Travelers in Germany Arrive Late and Fall Short

The aggressive Delta variant of the coronavirus is driving up infections in Germany, with vaccinated people also at risk of being infected. Stricter rules are now being put in place for people returning from travel abroad, but they will be difficult to enforce. Is this the start of the fourth wave?

New COVID-19 Rules for Travelers in Germany Arrive Late and Fall Short - Clara Margais / dpa

Germany’s New Climate Reality A Country Races to Prepare for the Unavoidable

Floods, storms, forest fires – events that used to be extreme have become the new normal. Now German officials are building dikes, underground storage tanks and green roofs to avert disaster. Will it be enough?

A Country Races to Prepare for the Unavoidable - Kollektiv25

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