State elections could spell doom for Germany's oldest party

The Social Democrats were once a "big tent" party, with the support of almost half of Germany's electorate. Now, the SPD is ...

Far-right AfD climbs to second in Berlin poll ahead of state election

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has reached second place in a poll in Berlin, months before elections in the ...

Elon Musk's X supported far-right German party celebrating historic election gains

Elon Musk endorsed AfD, an anti-immigration party that just won the most support of any far-right party since World War II.

Germany's Merz re-elected as head of conservative party

Germany's governing conservative party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), on Friday re-elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz as its chairman. Merz was backed by a large majority of 878 delegates in ...
City Journal

After Germany’s Elections, the AfD Could Still Have the Last Laugh

Alice Weidel may get the last laugh yet. The co-leader of Germany’s most popular party, the Alternative for Germany (AfD), was visibly amused on Tuesday morning when Friedrich Merz, the head of the ...
The National Law Review

It’s That Time Again- 2026 Works Council Elections in Germany

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...