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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

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

Sudden Success Germany's Green Party Faces Serious Growing Pains

Public opinion polls indicate that Germany's Green Party is currently the strongest political force in the country. With a lack of policy experts, money and even sufficient office space, though, the party isn't quite ready for prime time. Only time will tell if the Greens are up to the challenge. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Germany's Green Party Faces Serious Growing Pains - Peter Rigaud/ DER SPIEGEL

The Downfall of Andrea Nahles A Year with the Doomed SPD Chairwoman

Andrea Nahles had hoped to rejuvenate Germany's Social Democratic Party. But after just over a year as party chair, she threw in the towel amid an unceasing storm of criticism. What went wrong? Von Lena Niethammer

A Year with the Doomed SPD Chairwoman - Peter Jülich/ Agentur Focus

A Fateful Year Can Germany's SPD Stop Its Long, Slow Decline?

Germany's Social Democratic Party was once the party of the working class and knew what it stood for. Lately, though, its lack of a coherent message has left it ineffectual and unpopular. This year will be critical for the SPD's survival. Von Christoph Hickmann und Veit Medick

Can Germany's SPD Stop Its Long, Slow Decline? - Hermann Bredehorst

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

Retaliation for Potential Syrian Chemical Attack Germany Faces New Pressure to Take Military Role

Under pressure from the United States, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her defense minister have signaled an increased willingness to take military action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in case of a chemical weapons attack. But their options are limited by domestic reality. Von Matthias Gebauer und Konstantin von Hammerstein

Germany Faces New Pressure to Take Military Role - Hassan Ammar/ dpa

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

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 - Michael Sohn/ 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 - Michele Tantussi/ 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

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 - Paul Zinken/ dpa

Crumbling Big-Tent Parties German Politics Enters Era of Instability

Germany's big-tent parties have ensured political stability for decades. But they are rapidly losing power and influence. The Social Democrats are witnessing an open rebellion against party leadership while many conservatives are beginning to doubt Merkel's abilities. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

German Politics Enters Era of Instability - Paul Zinken/ dpa

Country without a Government Merkel's Difficult Road to a Coalition

Three months after the election, Germany is as far away from a governing coalition as ever and Social Democrats don't expect an agreement before Easter. Meanwhile, Germany's influence in the EU is on the wane. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Merkel's Difficult Road to a Coalition - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

SPIEGEL Interview with Martin Schulz 'I'm Made of Stern Stuff'

SPD leader Martin Schulz twice ruled out a continuation of the grand coalition with Chancellor Merkel's conservatives. Now, though, he has little choice but to consider such an alliance anyway. He speaks with DER SPIEGEL about what that means for him, his party, Germany and Europe. Von Markus Feldenkirchen und Veit Medick

'I'm Made of Stern Stuff' - Gene Glover/ DER SPIEGEL

The Future of the SPD Martin Schulz Faces a Fight for Survival

Germany's Social Democrats had a grim result in this year's federal elections. Now chancellor candidate Martin Schulz is battling for re-election as SPD chairman. His quest isn't just about power, it's also about his legacy. Von Veit Medick

Martin Schulz Faces a Fight for Survival - HC Plambeck / DER SPIEGEL

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

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

They're Here How the AfD Steamrolled Germany's Mainstream Parties

Angela Merkel may have been re-elected to a fourth term in office, but the chancellor faces a tough road ahead: Significant setbacks for her conservatives combined with a strong right-wing populist showing and what promises to be an unwieldy governing coalition will test the country's political resilience. BY DER SPIEGEL Staff

How the AfD Steamrolled Germany's Mainstream Parties - Urban Zintel / DER SPIEGEL

Democracy at Stake Germany's Slide to the Right

Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats lost massive support in Sunday's parliamentary election while the right-wing populist performed better than expected. What happens now? Von Klaus Brinkbäumer

Germany's Slide to the Right - Maja Hitij/ Getty Images

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