The Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, is shunned in federal politics but is a regional force. This fall, it could win ...

Germany is putting thousands of troops in Lithuania, a NATO member that borders Russia. It's the first long-term deployment abroad since World War II.

Communist East Germany closed its border in Berlin on Aug. 13, 1961, when it erected a wall that eventually turned into an increasingly elaborate fortification snaking through the city and around ...

Germany faces its second change of leader in fewer than four years. The latest result cements a shift to the right in Europe.

Germany thrashed Slovakia to qualify for the World Cup Stuart Franklin/Getty Images Germany will be at the World Cup. A stuttering, unsatisfying 2025 ended with an uncharacteristically dominant 6-0 ...

Dreaming of a new life abroad? Germany combines a rich history, modern living, and a robust economy. Here’s what it means to be wealthy in this country of fairytale castles and vibrant cities. It's ...

Germany has a complicated relationship with its military. Two world wars when the country was on the wrong side of history have taught Germans to be cautious about the pitfalls of a big army. But with ...

A general election in Germany is expected in February 2025. In December 2024, Human Rights Watch wrote to political parties in Germany sharing an election briefing that sets out key priorities and ...

Germany plans to boost military recruitment as part of a sweeping effort to strengthen its national defenses in response to security concerns sparked by Russia's war in Ukraine. On Wednesday, ...