The top German word of the year alludes to the collapse of the federal government coalition. Other top contenders were equally timely and political, including ‘fit-for-war’ and ‘drift-to-the-right’.
New state governments are coming together in the eastern German states of Thuringia, Saxony and Brandenburg. What do the governing coalitions look like – and what do they say about the state of politics in Germany?
With the cost of living continuing to rise, many households in Germany are feeling the pinch. We look at the planned changes that are likely to affect what’s in your wallet in 2025.
Does your personality really change when speaking another language? Are people more comfortable expressing emotions in certain languages and can understanding the emotional shift actually help with language learning? Language professors Mari Mar Boillos Pereira and Ana Blanco Canales explore the latest research.
Germany’s bureaucracy can be notoriously inflexible – but what happens when a close family member is unexpectedly rejected for a visa? We spoke to a foreign worker about his recent Schengen visa ordeal and how he overcame it.
The European Commission has outlined how it intends to introduce Europe’s new biometric border system in a phased approach, after its rollout was delayed for the third time in November.
Workers at nine Volkswagen factories in Germany will strike for the second time on Monday as tensions rise between union and management over the carmaker’s drastic cost-saving plans.
Germany celebrates Saint Nicolas Day and related traditions, the Social Democrats party gains voters’ support in the latest poll, the Bundesliga announces new TV rights deal and more news on Friday.
Krampus parades are a unique cultural highlight of Germany’s festive season. Here’s where you can see the diabolical figure and participate in some of the ancient Saint Nicolas Eve traditions this year.
As the German island of Borkum prepares for its annual ‘Klaasohm’ festival, police say they will step up patrols to stop the now outlawed tradition of men beating women’s bottoms with cow horns.