Germany

The German government wants to amend the Freedom of Information Act. Critics fear this will spell the end of the government’s obligation to disclose information.

With tax revenues down and social spending up, more and more cities and towns in the Ruhrgebiet are struggling to make ends meet. One city that is particularly deep in the red is Oberhausen.

Heavily supported in eastern states, the Alternative for Germany is using a GDR cultural icon, the Schwalbe moped, in its campaigning. Now, the Jewish heir of the manufacturer is fighting to protect his family’s legacy.

Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner withdrew from the reelection race this fall. His decision to play tennis during the power outage in January was among missteps that has dented his reputation.

The verdict in the trial over the killing of a train conductor highlights growing aggression toward railway employees in Germany. What is causing it — and what can be done about it?

The number of drug-related deaths remains at a record high in Germany, with the victims getting younger and younger. Many deaths are related to new, increasingly dangerous substances such as synthetic opioids.

France’s right-wing populist Marine Le Pen is running for President. Her chances aren’t bad. Her party, the RN, is already reaching out to Germany.

More money for the military, less for everything else, while debt continues to grow rapidly: such is Germany’s draft budget for 2027. The Cabinet has approved it, now it needs to pass in parliament.

Germany has long attracted skilled workers to its labor market. The country has been much less successful at retaining them. So what is Germany doing wrong?

Canadian PM Carney said the deal of up to 12 German-built submarines will be the “largest in Canadian history.” Germany had pushed hard for the order, which comes as Canada seeks stronger ties with Europe.