Germany and Europe

The German economy faces a major transformation to address climate change. Discover here what the Federal Government is planning.

How many people are infected, how many have recovered, what about the 7-day incidence? You can find answers to these and other questions here.

The first female chancellor has governed Germany for almost 16 years. Now she is retiring.

For the first time, Germany will be governed by a coalition of SDP, Greens and FDP – a sign of a changed party political landscape.

From the future Federal Chancellor Scholz to Federal President Steinmeier: New and familiar faces at Germany’s helm.

The SPD, the Greens and the FDP want to form Germany’s new government coalition. These are their most important policies.

The social democrat Olaf Scholz is to become Germany’s new federal chancellor. We introduce Angela Merkel’s successor.

The EU wants to be a climate protection pioneer. Whether its ambitious goals can be achieved also depends crucially on Germany.

COP26 has sent out a clear message: Coal has no future. Germany wants to be among those pioneering the energy transition.

Germany looks set to have a new government before Christmas: The SPD, Greens and FDP are beginning coalition negotiations.

Exchange across national borders: Two women and one man talk about their hopes for the EU citizens’ forum.

The Conference on the Future of Europe wants ideas from European citizens – relating for example to the EU’s role in the world.