Here's a look at Germany's political parties — CDU, CSU, SPD, FDP, Left Party, Greens, AfD, BSW — who they are and what they want.

In total, Germany plans to spend €649 billion ($761 billion) on the military over the coming five years. It marks a ...

CDU/CSU and SPD politicians negotiating Germany's new government are under pressure to deliver for their voters while saving money. Development aid could be an area to suffer as a result.One might ...

Germany’s finance minister has vowed to lift the country’s defense spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product in 2029 ...

“Germany and Europe must now undertake extraordinary efforts to ensure our defense capabilities.” Merz proposed that defense spending above 1 percent of gross domestic product be exempted from the ...

This political limbo severely limits the government's capacity to enact new policies or respond to economic challenges. Rising far-right influence reshapes politics. The situation is further ...

German taxpayers’ money is being used to finance the “promotion of political development education.” In 2024, approximately 43 million euros were spent on this cause.

So the lack of jobs for men helps extremist political movements that appeal to angry men. In Germany, the AfD has much stronger support among men than women. Polls show a large advantage for ...