Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake
Germans are going to the polls on Sunday for national elections. Opinion polls suggest the outcome will be a new chancellor and, likely, a new governing coalition.
What to know about Germany’s 2024 federal election
Friedrich Merz, a conservative rival of Angela Merkel, is on track to become the next chancellor, though the far-right AfD is expected to make historic gains.
Why Germany’s Elections Have Huge Stakes for Climate Action Around the World
For Germans heading to the polls for a snap election, climate is not quite as important a factor as it used to be.
German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets
The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.
Live Q&A: What’s at Stake in the German Election
Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world The German election on Sunday Feb.
On eve of elections, Germany faces changing world situation
German politicians made a final scramble for votes Saturday on the eve of key elections in which conservatives hope to win despite the dramatic rise of the far right. Sunday's vote comes at a time of upheaval for Europe and its biggest economy as U.
Disinformation blizzard targets Germany before election
Stories of a pre-election state of emergency, police escorts for toddlers and forged ballot papers -- a blizzard of online disinformation has targeted German voters ahead of Sunday's election.
Germany’s Pollsters Are Nervous as Election Nears
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Why Germany Is at a Crossroads
The Sunday vote comes amid an economy in the doldrums, big questions over Europe's security posture, and a surging far-right.
Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election
Germany’s economy is stalled and its politics fractured. But it sees an opening for a new chancellor to lead Europe’s ...
Factbox-What kind of coalition government could Germany have after the election?
Germany could face months of political uncertainty after the federal election on Sunday as the winning party will almost ...
It’s a make-or-break moment for Germany’s economy. Trump’s tariffs won’t help
When German voters go to the polls Sunday, the country’s moribund economy — and promises to fix it — will be front of mind.
The Unabashedly Provocative Youth Driving Germany’s Far Right
A new band of influencers unafraid of confrontation has helped elevate the Alternative for Germany party to second in ...
How Russia, China, and the 'debt brake' are keeping Germany's economy stuck in the slow lane as voters go to the polls
Germany has the world's third-largest economy, but is struggling to kickstart growth. It's one of the issues facing voters in ...
Young voters are powering the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party
On a wet evening in Suhl, in the former East Germany, a smattering of youthful faces were among hundreds lining up to hear ...
Polling shows Germany's 2025 election will bring a shift, but not a far-right leader
While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of ...
What's at stake if Germany's AfD party gains seats in upcoming election?
Germany's mainstream parties lost support while the far-right AfD (Alternative for Germany) gained ground in a poll published ...
New, faster train routes connecting Britain to France and Germany might be on their way
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