Germany's Social Democrats reel after worst showing in state election

Germany's centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) were reeling on Sunday after plunging to their worst ever result in a German ...

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. This year, five ...
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“Germany must be strengthened”: Social Democrats prepare new right-wing party programme

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, right, talks to German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil during the Ministers-President Conference with the heads of the federal states, at the chancellery in Berlin, ...

German far right makes major gains in Bavaria local elections

Bavaria's conservatives came in first in the southern German state's local elections, but had to concede slight losses as the ...

Germany’s election result cements a shift to the right in Europe

Germany faces its second change of leader in fewer than four years. The latest result cements a shift to the right in Europe.
The Spectator Australia

Merz is feeling the pressure of Germany’s state elections

Amid growing uncertainty caused by the US-Israel offensive against Iran and surging gas prices, Germany had its first major ...
Reuters

German Social Democrat paper adds to calls for social media curbs for children

Australia's ban on social media for under-16s influences European policy discussions SPD proposes youth versions of social media for ages 14-16 without algorithmic feeds Federal government likely to ...