With the centre-right conservatives set to take the helm of the next German government, and the far-right having made significant gains, readers of The Local shared their thoughts on the election results.
After a close-run election, a new German parliament is coming together. Our columnist Brian Melican shares who the vote winners and losers are, and what the results mean for the next government.
German election winners, the conservatives, have started initial coalition talks with the SPD. But experts warn that forming a functioning government is just one of many challenges politicians need to overcome to tackle far-right gains.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz said he would get down to work after election win. But from warning against the AfD and addressing shaky US relations to his plans to meet with Benjamin Netanyahu, Merz may already be ruffling feathers.
The conservatives and the far-right have swept up nearly half the votes in Germany’s national election, but the results look very different between regions and among different demographics. We take a closer look at how Germans voted this time around.
Alternative for Germany (AfD) doubled its score in Germany's 2025 elections. But the nationalist right isn't just on the rise in Germany. Here's an overview of where they're gaining ground in Europe.
After the CDU/CSU emerged as the largest party in the federal election, one thing is certain: Germany is heading for a change of government. Which coalitions are possible according to the latest results?
Germany's centre-right conservatives have swept to victory in the federal elections. What can foreigners expect from Friedrich Merz's party in government - and how could potential coalition partners alter their plans?
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is set to win the second largest share of votes in the federal election, early exit polls have shown. What might it mean for Germany's attitude to foreigners?
Germany's election campaign has been marked by anti-immigration rhetoric. But German hospitals are going viral for urging people to vote for "humanity". We spoke to Darmstadt Clinic to find out more.
Whether parental leave, benefits or childcare, the next German government will have a big impact on family life. Here's what to know about key party pledges ahead of the election.
With just over a week until Germany goes to the polls, it looks certain that Friedrich Merz will lead the next government. But what kind of chancellor will he be? Given recent events, expect a political rollercoaster, writes columnist Brian Melican.
Germany has been in the throes of a housing crisis for years, with a lack of affordable homes in many regions. With a nationwide election coming up, what are political parties promising to do about it?
The conservatives, who are leading in German polls, have put together an 'immediate action plan' they want to put in place if they win the election. It contains references to dismantling part of the citizenship law and tightening migration rules.
Germany's proportional voting system means most governments are made up of a coalition of at least two parties - which affects what laws are possible. Here are the most likely coalitions to happen after the federal elections on February 23rd.
A motion to tighten up German borders and asylum rules controversially passed the Bundestag this week, relying on votes from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). But a second motion may tell us more about where dual citizenship is headed.
With a crucial German election coming up on February 23rd, we look at how many foreign residents living in Germany don't have a say - and highlight who can vote.
With a month until Germany votes in the nationwide election, Brian Melican examines the growing influence of the AfD during the campaign – and explains why, in the short term, there is no way of stopping the far-right party’s rise in the polls.
While the centre-right Christian Democrats are riding high in German polls, they'll need a coalition partner to govern, with the SPD being an option. How might their pledges affect foreigners in Germany?
Germany's dual citizenship reform was hailed as a modern step forward by many. But conservatives - and others - can't stop talking about its problems. Rachel Loxton analyses why the reform is so controversial in Germany and what effect it has.
Knowing how Germany's electoral system works is key to understanding if - and how - certain immigration and citizenship laws could be changed under the next federal government.
In a new interview, CDU leader Friedrich Merz has called for drastic changes to Germany's citizenship reform and suggested tightening the law around revoking passports from dual citizens who commit crimes.
