Germany announces €1.9 billion fuel price relief amid Iran war-driven oil surgeIn light of escalating oil prices due to the tensions in Iran, Germany's government is stepping in with an impressive 1.6 billion euros in ...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Germany to end 3-year expedited citizenship path for well-integrated immigrantsGermany's upcoming government, led by the CDU/CSU and SPD, will abolish the 3-year fast-track citizenship for immigrants. This reverses a p...
14 Apr, 2025, 04.03 PM IST
German city 'seismograph' for far-right AfD surgeThe far-right AfD party achieved a significant victory in the recent German elections, particularly in the ex-communist east. Voters expres...
14 Mar, 2025, 01.12 PM IST
"A great day for Germany," US President Donald Trump congratulates CDU's win in national electionUS President Donald Trump congratulated Germany's Christian Democrats on their election win, drawing parallels to his own political stance....
24 Feb, 2025, 07.07 AM IST
What the upcoming election means for corporate GermanyGermany faces crucial elections amid economic challenges, with firms citing bureaucracy and high costs as major risks. Parties propose meas...
18 Feb, 2025, 04.45 PM IST
Crisis-hit Germany headed for Feb 23 election: SourceGermany will hold early elections on February 23. The decision comes after the collapse of the coalition government. The current Chancellor...
13 Nov, 2024, 10.56 AM IST
Germany polls: SPD beats Angela Merkel's party, rivals scramble to lead next govtMerkel is still Germany's most popular politician, whose voluntary departure marks a watershed moment for the country of 83 million people....
27 Sep, 2021, 09.51 AM IST
View: German elections tinged with uncertaintyPoll projections do not give a clear majority to any one party or a perceived coalition. When no lead party has over 30% of the vote, it be...
26 Sep, 2021, 10.50 AM IST
Merkel paralysis: Why Germany's conservatives can't decide on a successorPressure is mounting on the conservatives to agree a candidate to succeed Merkel, who has led them to four victories, as its ratings wallow...
16 Apr, 2021, 03.09 PM IST
Angela Merkel's party chooses new leader ahead of German electionChancellor Angela Merkel's center-right party is choosing a new leader this weekend, a decision that will help shape German voters' choice ...
14 Jan, 2021, 01.39 PM IST
Germany’s CDU to decide on Merkel successor in AprilMerkel’s Christian Democratic Union was plunged into turmoil after her heir apparent, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, resigned as party leader ...
24 Feb, 2020, 11.30 PM IST
Burqa should not be worn in Germany, says Angela Merkel's partyBut to satisfy the critics, they adopted tough language on a range of immigration-related subjects, from security to integration.
11 Dec, 2015, 01.14 AM IST
Indian-origin Ashok Sridharan leads in mayoral polls in Germany's BonnAshok Sridharan, who is the candidate of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has established a narrow lead over hi...
11 Sep, 2015, 01.10 PM IST
Anti-euro party Alternative for Germany gains political ground in eastern GermanyThe Alternative for Germany (AfD) party polled 12.2 per cent and 10.6 per cent of the votes respectively in yesterday's elections.
15 Sep, 2014, 02.25 PM IST
German Greens pull out of coalition talks with Angela MerkelGermany's Green party today pulled out of coalition talks with Angela Merkel's CDU, leaving the Chancellor to focus on discussions with the...
16 Oct, 2013, 01.25 PM IST
- Germany agrees on new 50-billion-euro economic boost
Germany's ruling coalition has reached agreement on a 50-billion-euro (70-billion-dollar) economic stimulus plan over the next two years, r...
06 Jan, 2009, 01.43 AM IST
- German foreign minister to challenge Merkel for top job
Germany's centre-left SPD set up an election showdown today, picking current foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier as its candidate to f...
07 Sep, 2008, 08.13 PM IST