Germany, Voters

Germany election live updates: Voters head to the polls to elect a new parliament
Four candidates are running to be Germany’s next leader: incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz, current Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, and Alice Weidel, of the far-right AfD.
Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far-right eye gains
The world’s third largest economy goes to the polls Sunday under the shadow of unusually brusque interventions from the Trump administration in support of the anti-immigration far-right.
Video: German election: Economy and migration top voters’ concerns
Economy and migration top voters’ concerns Polls have just opened in Germany as the nation chooses a new parliament. The early election was called after the collapse of the previous coalition in November.
Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
The center-right opposition is favored to win, while polls point to the strongest result for a far-right party since World War II
Germany: Immigration takes center stage as Germans head to polls in pivotal election
As Germany prepares to elect a new government on Sunday, immigration has emerged as the defining issue. A decade after former Chancellor Angela Merkel's confident declaration that Germany could manage the refugee crisis,
German voters weigh options ahead of election hinging on immigration, sluggish economy
Germany heads to the polls on Sunday, with the country's stagnant economy and heated rows over immigration policy dominating conversations on the campaign trail. The post German voters weigh options ahead of election hinging on immigration,
Video: Immigration top of voters’ minds as Germany prepares for elections
Immigration top of voters’ minds as Germany prepares for elections As Germany's 60 million voters head to the polls on Feb 23, immigration remains a top concern. Many are demanding that politicians take a tougher stance on border control.
Why Germany Is at a Crossroads
The Sunday vote comes amid an economy in the doldrums, big questions over Europe's security posture, and a surging far-right.
Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake
Germans are going to the polls on Sunday for national elections. Opinion polls suggest the outcome will be a new chancellor ...
Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election
Germany’s economy is stalled and its politics fractured. But it sees an opening for a new chancellor to lead Europe’s ...
Germany Votes With Polls Pointing to Merz Victory: What to Watch
German voters are choosing the next leaders of Europe’s biggest economy on Sunday with polls suggesting a likely victory for ...
It’s a make-or-break moment for Germany’s economy. Trump’s tariffs won’t help
When German voters go to the polls Sunday, the country’s moribund economy — and promises to fix it — will be front of mind.
Syrian refugee arrested after Berlin stabbing as Germany prepares to vote
A Syrian refugee arrested over the stabbing of a tourist at Berlin's Holocaust memorial had been planning "to kill Jews", ...
Why Germany’s Elections Have Huge Stakes for Climate Action Around the World
For Germans heading to the polls for a snap election, climate is not quite as important a factor as it used to be.
New, faster train routes connecting Britain to France and Germany might be on their way
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How Russia, China, and the 'debt brake' are keeping Germany's economy stuck in the slow lane as voters go to the polls
Germany has the world's third-largest economy, but is struggling to kickstart growth. It's one of the issues facing voters in ...