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Alternative for Germany Party Gains Ground Ahead of Elections - picture alliance / dpa

Normalization on the Extreme Right Alternative for Germany Party Gains Ground Ahead of Elections

The far-right Alternative for Germany party is polling better than it has in several years. With elections approaching next year in a trio of eastern German states, the AfD is seeking to find its way even closer to the political mainstream.

Government in Berlin Classifies China as a “Systemic Rival” - Georg Ismar / picture alliance / dpa

Beijing Policy Slowly Crystalizes Government in Berlin Classifies China as a “Systemic Rival”

Driven by its junior coalition partners, the Green Party and the FDP, the German government is adopting a tougher stance on Beijing. It wants to reduce economic dependence and strengthen relations with democratic states in Asia. By Christoph Schult und Gerald Traufetter

The First Fractures Become Apparent in Berlin - [M]: Dominik Butzmann, Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

How Stable Is Germany's New Coalition? The First Fractures Become Apparent in Berlin

The coalition talks were secretive and the three parties involved sought to exude unity and harmony. Now that Germany's next coalition agreement has been presented, though, fractures are becoming apparent. And surprisingly, the Greens may not be the Social Democrats' favorite child.

Germany's Likely Future Coalition Partners Bicker over Foreign Policy - Chris Emil Janssen / IMAGO

NATO, China and Nord Stream 2 Germany's Likely Future Coalition Partners Bicker over Foreign Policy

Getting three political parties to agree on anything is tough. In Germany, with coalition negotiations dragging on, that is proving especially true. A look at the differences of opinion within the foreign policy working group highlights the challenges that lay ahead.

Difficult Talks Ahead for Greens and Free Democrats - Kay Nietfeld / dpa

Germany's Kingmakers Difficult Talks Ahead for Greens and Free Democrats

The Green Party and the business-friendly Free Democrats plan to hold exploratory talks with each other before meeting with the main chancellor candidates in the coming days. They appear to be worlds apart but are already finding some common ground. By Valerie Höhne, Jonas Schaible, Christoph Schult und Severin Weiland

German Voters Punish Merkel's Party in an Election Without a Clear Victor - [M]: Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL; Reto Klar / FUNKE Foto Services; Julia Steinigeweg / DER SPIEGEL; Hermann Bredehorst / Polaris / laif

A Fragmented Party Landscape German Voters Punish Merkel's Party in an Election Without a Clear Victor

As expected, German voters declined to choose a clear victor on Sunday, setting the stage for a difficult search for a governing coalition. Angela Merkel's CDU suffered an abysmal result while the Social Democrats have new life. Ultimately, though, two other parties will play kingmaker.

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

"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

The End of the End of History - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

Germany, Democracy and the World The End of the End of History

The collapse of coalition talks in Berlin are far from a national crisis. But it is symptomatic. It is time for German politicians to realize what is at stake for their country and the rest of the Western world. Von Klaus Brinkbäumer

Germany Seeks to Pick Up the Pieces - Henning Schacht/ DDP Images

Collapse Germany Seeks to Pick Up the Pieces

With coalition talks having collapsed, the country and the continent are now wondering what happens next. Blame is being heaped on the FDP, but the party could end up suffering mightily. Germany and Europe, meanwhile, are the biggest losers. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Germany Wins, Merkel Loses - ODD ANDERSEN/ AFP

Coalition Talks Collapse Germany Wins, Merkel Loses

The collapse of coalition negotiations in Berlin is a win for political clarity in Germany. The parties involved would hardly have been able to govern effectively together. But it marks the end of Chancellor Merkel's style of governing. Von Ullrich Fichtner

Everyone Loses in Coalition Collapse - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

German Meltdown Everyone Loses in Coalition Collapse

After the collapse of the German coalition talks, the blame game has already begun. Yet all the parties bear responsibility for how the negotiations failed. Von Philipp Wittrock

What's Next for Merkel and Germany? - ODD ANDERSEN/ AFP

Collapsed Coalition Talks What's Next for Merkel and Germany?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's attempts to assemble a governing coalition collapsed on Sunday night. Much of the blame is falling on the shoulders of the business-friendly Free Democrats, but what happens next? Von Severin Weiland

Coalition Talks Go Into Overtime - Carsten Koall/ Getty Images

Germany's Next Government Coalition Talks Go Into Overtime

Exploratory talks on forming a new government were supposed to have finished in Berlin on Thursday night. Instead, they have hit a wall, with parties continuing to squabble over key issues. Whether or not Angela Merkel can put together an alliance and avert fresh elections is becoming unclear. Von Anna Reimann

'We Can Solve the Problem Unilaterally' - Silas Stein/ dpa

Wolfgang Kubicki on Tax Havens 'We Can Solve the Problem Unilaterally'

Wolfgang Kubicki of the business-friendly Free Democrats could end up being Germany's next finance minister. He spoke with DER SPIEGEL about what should be done about tax havens in the EU and further afield. Von Christian Reiermann

Coalition Talks Stalling on Climate Targets - WOLFGANG RATTAY/ REUTERS

Hot Air in Germany Coalition Talks Stalling on Climate Targets

Germany is way behind on its emissions reduction goals, but coalition talks currently underway in Berlin aren't likely to help. Instead of embracing the shift to renewables as an economic opportunity, wariness of future technologies remains. Von Frank Dohmen und Gerald Traufetter

Coalition Talks Hit Finance Ministry Snag - Maurice Weiss / Ostkreuz

Germany's Next Government Coalition Talks Hit Finance Ministry Snag

The business-friendly Free Democrats want the Finance Ministry, but Merkel's conservatives don't want to let it go. Now, plans are afoot to shrink its powers if the FDP insists. The disagreement could torpedo coalition talks. Von Peter Müller und Christian Reiermann

'We Know How This Movie Ends' - Hermann Bredehorst / DER SPIEGEL

Joschka Fischer on Rise of the AfD 'We Know How This Movie Ends'

Former German foreign minister and Green Party veteran Joschka Fischer speaks to DER SPIEGEL about the threat posed by the right-wing populist party AfD and the prospects of the country's next government. Von Ann-Katrin Müller und Ralf Neukirch

Merkel Moves Left to Disarm the Right - Christian Thiel / Imago

Countering the Populists Merkel Moves Left to Disarm the Right

Angela Merkel's response to the rise of the far-right AfD is to shift her party further to the left and position herself as the social conscience of the new coalition. But within her party, many have doubts about the strategy. Von Melanie Amann, Tobias Hausdorf, Ralf Neukirch und Cornelia Schmergal

Can Germany Make an Unwieldy Coalition Work? - FABRIZIO BENSCH/ REUTERS

Merkel's Challenge Can Germany Make an Unwieldy Coalition Work?

With the Social Democrats uninterested in governing with Angela Merkel again, the chancellor is faced with the prospect of assembling a coalition involving four different political parties. The challenges are significant. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Other Parties Mull Best Way To Deal with AfD - JOHN MACDOUGALL/ AFP

Unwanted Colleagues Other Parties Mull Best Way To Deal with AfD

The populist Alternative for Germany will soon be entering the country's parliament. It's a breakthrough for the far-right and the end of an era. The question now is whether lawmakers should sideline them -- or will that just make a difficult situation worse? BY DER SPIEGEL Staff

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