German elections
AfD struggles to form government in Germany despite landmark election victory
Founded in 2013 as a eurosceptic movement, the AfD won over voters with an increasingly hardline opposition to immigration after around a million people fled to Germany in 2015.
'Unrestrained antisemitism': German politicians, Jewish leaders warn over Left Party’s rise
Merz says Germany needs reform, defends democratic order after historic election defeat against AfD
European leaders voice concern as Germany's far-right AfD wins key state election
How will an AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt impact Germany - and should Jews be worried?
German voters in Saxony-Anhalt could give the right-wing extremist political party, the Alternative for Germany, or AfD, its most significant achievement since its founding in 2013.
Germany’s far-right AfD wins historic 44% in Saxony-Anhalt election, exit polls show
While short of an overall majority, the AfD won 44% of the vote and delivered a drubbing to Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservatives, reflecting the deep unpopularity of Germany's ruling coalition.
Mayor in western Germany in critical condition after stabbing, says source
Iris Stalzer, a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, is in critical condition following the attack.
Friedrich Merz: The German leader trying to bury Angela Merkel’s legacy - analysis
Friedrich Merz broke a political taboo by aligning with the AfD on immigration, winning a symbolic vote but facing backlash and a major legislative defeat.
Jewish leaders concerned after Germany's AfD party continues to make gains in elections
The results brought the party closer than ever to power-sharing in both states.
Olaf Scholz is elected new chancellor of Germany
Now it's official. Olaf Scholz will steer Germany's fortunes for the next four years.
Olaf Scholz to be elected as new chancellor of Germany
Germany is getting a new chancellor. Olaf Scholz is to take the political helm from now on.
German elections have some Jewish officials in the country worried
Under Merkel Israel enjoyed good relations with the German government, but the advent of a new political era has some Jewish officials in the country unnerved.
What are Jews voting for in Germany’s elections?
Jews make up less than 1% of Germany’s population of 83 million; for many, Jewish issues pale in comparison to some that the entire country is wrestling with, such as climate change and inequality.
German parties reach coalition deal in principle
A negotiating source said the SPD would get the foreign, finance and labor ministries under the deal.
