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"A Dark Day for Democracy" Aftershocks Continue After Germany's Massive Political Earthquake

Last week, a state parliament in Germany voted in a new government with the help of the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany party. The historical parallels are disturbing and the political repercussions are still being felt days later. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Aftershocks Continue After Germany's Massive Political Earthquake - Hermann Bredehorst/ Polaris/ laif

All Grown Up Germany's Greens Hit Adulthood

Once self-identified as the "anti-party party," Germany's Greens now have aspirations of moving into the Chancellery before long. At age 40, their story is one of astonishing success -- and change. By Julia Amalia Heyer und Ralf Neukirch

Germany's Greens Hit Adulthood - Christian Charisius/ dpa

War Games German Syria Proposal a Risk for Merkel Ally

By proposing a security zone in northern Syria, Germany's defense minister has irked important allies in Berlin and taken international partners by surprise. It is a risky move and could determine whether she will succeed Merkel as chancellor. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

German Syria Proposal a Risk for Merkel Ally - Immanuel Bänsch/ DPA

The Road to Brussels Does Von der Leyen Have a Chance as Commission President?

The nomination of German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission president came as a surprise. And many are unhappy. It not only undermines efforts to make the EU more democratic, but she may not be confirmed. Von Melanie Amann, Markus Becker, Matthias Gebauer, Konstantin von Hammerstein, Julia Amalia Heyer, Christoph Hickmann, Dietmar Hipp und Peter Müller

Does Von der Leyen Have a Chance as Commission President? - Patrick Seeger / Epa-efe / Rex

The Climate Activist vs. the Economics Minister 'My Generation Has Been Fooled'

Luisa Neubauer, the German face of the global movement spurred by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, debates the student climate strikes with German Economics Minister Peter Altmaier. Von Gerald Traufetter und Melanie Amann

'My Generation Has Been Fooled' - Gene Glover / DER SPIEGEL

Chancellor Speculation Merkel May Be in Office Longer Than You Think

Angela Merkel has led the current grand coalition government in Berlin for a year now. There has been considerable speculation recently that she may not last through her fourth term. But there is more to suggest she will remain in office than step down. Von Florian Gathmann

Merkel May Be in Office Longer Than You Think - AP

The Merkel Stain Chancellor Unwelcome in Upcoming Campaigns

Chancellor Angela Merkel may still be the most popular politician in Germany. But with state elections looming this year in eastern Germany, she is not a welcome guest on the campaign trail. She remains persona non grata in the east.

Chancellor Unwelcome in Upcoming Campaigns - REUTERS

Kramp-Karrenbauer's Win Rough Road Ahead for the Merkel Dynasty

German Chancellor Angela Merkel wanted to hand over the leadership of the Christian Democratic Union to Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and on Friday she got her wish. But the party is deeply divided and keeping the CDU together is task No. 1. Von René Pfister

Rough Road Ahead for the Merkel Dynasty - REUTERS

Merkel's Bavaria Headache Berlin Coalition Emerges Even Weaker

It was an historic defeat for both the center-right Christian Social Union and the center-left Social Democrats. The aftershocks of the state election in Bavaria are likely to reach all the way to Berlin, with Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition even more wobbly that it was. Von Christian Teevs

Berlin Coalition Emerges Even Weaker - CLEMENS BILAN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

What Comes Next? Chinks in Merkel's Power Becoming Visible

In a recent act of rebellion, German conservatives chose to oust one of Angela Merkel's closest confidants. It is just the latest sign that the chancellor's power is eroding. And the scuffle within her party to succeed her has begun. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Chinks in Merkel's Power Becoming Visible - CLEMENS BILAN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

The Fog of Disinformation German Security Chief a Thorn in Merkel's Side

The president of Germany's domestic intelligence agency cast doubt on whether foreigners were attacked by right-wing extremists in Chemnitz recently. And now he has become a significant problem for Chancellor Angela Merkel. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

German Security Chief a Thorn in Merkel's Side - FILIP SINGER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

NATO Spending Debate What Did Merkel Pledge in Brussels?

Did German Chancellor Angela Merkel agree behind closed doors to increase military spending in Berlin? The debate over the defense budget is now reheating within her coalition government. Von Matthias Gebauer, Peter Müller, Christian Reiermann und Christoph Schult

What Did Merkel Pledge in Brussels? - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

With Friends Like These ... Inside the Battle that Almost Brought Down Merkel

From the outside, the internecine battle between Germany's two conservative parties looked rather absurd. From the inside, though, it became clear it was all about one man's desire to finally get revenge on Angela Merkel. Von Melanie Amann, Anna Clauß, Markus Feldenkirchen, Ralf Neukirch und René Pfister

Inside the Battle that Almost Brought Down Merkel - DPA

Crisis in Berlin The End of German Politics As We Know It

With his threat to resign on Sunday, Interior Minister Horst Seehofer dramatically increased the chances that Chancellor Angela Merkel's government might collapse. And he may have sounded the death knell of Germany's party system as well. Von Alexander Neubacher

The End of German Politics As We Know It - DPA

Germany's Conservative Meltdown The Approaching End to Merkel's Tenure

With the chancellor under heavy fire from Bavarian conservatives, Germany's political landscape may be facing radical upheaval. Angela Merkel might lose her job and the country's traditional center-right partnership could soon end. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

The Approaching End to Merkel's Tenure - AP

The Schism Merkel's Conservatives Divided and Discordant

Chancellor Angela Merkel's contentious relationship with her new interior minister, Horst Seehofer, threatens to overshadow her fourth term in office. The two conservative leaders fundamentally disagree about who their constituents should be. Von Melanie Amann, Ralf Neukirch und René Pfister

Merkel's Conservatives Divided and Discordant - AP

The Two Women at the Top Inside the Relationship Between Berlin's Uncertain New Allies

Never before in German history have two governing parties been led by women. The country's political stability will now hinge on the relationship between Andrea Nahles and Angela Merkel. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Inside the Relationship Between Berlin's Uncertain New Allies - Getty Images

Where's the Enthusiasm? Germany's New Milquetoast Government

With the Social Democrats having approved a new coalition with Chancellor Angela Merkel, Germany finally has a government. Despite the breakthrough, however, enthusiasm is in short supply in Berlin. Von Florian Gathmann

Germany's New Milquetoast Government - HAYOUNG JEON/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

CDU General Secretary Kramp-Karrenbauer 'The Stability of Our Political System Is at Stake'

With Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer having been appointed to general secretary of the conservative Christian Democrats, many see her as Angela Merkel's possible successor. DER SPIEGEL spoke with her about what the CDU must do to remain relevant and the things that make her different from the chancellor. Von Melanie Amann und Ralf Neukirch

'The Stability of Our Political System Is at Stake' - Markus Hintzen/ DER SPIEGEL

Big-Tent Blues The Silver Lining of Germany's Political Chaos

A wave of political change is crashing over Germany and the country's once-proud big-tent parties are in a state of crisis. As frightening as the development may be, it also presents an opportunity. Von Mathieu von Rohr

The Silver Lining of Germany's Political Chaos - DPA

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