Germany and Europe

So-called unification ambassadors present personal views on German reunification.

German reunification: the motto of the peaceful revolution in 1989 was an appeal against division and in favour of non-violence.

Germany will be electing a new Bundestag on September 26 – and thus the country’s next head of government. We present the most promising candidates.

Find out here what happens after the federal election: How is the government formed and which time limits are specified by law?

Find out here how people reach their voting decisions. An interview with pollster Stefan Merz.

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.

Clara Föller is JEF Germany president of the Young European Federalists. Why she takes an active stand and what she believes is lacking in the election campaign.

German reunification is celebrated every year on 3 October. Discover five facts about the Federal Republic’s most important public holiday.

Election candidates have been campaigning for themselves and their objectives for many weeks. Three of them sum things up here.

Angela Merkel is standing down after 16 years as German chancellor. Here are a few of her best quotes.

Three first-time voters say how they have informed themselves for the federal election, and whether they know who they will vote for

Euro crisis, Ukraine conflict, Covid-19 pandemic – there were numerous crucial events during Angela Merkel’s time in office.