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?
Angela Merkel is leaving office after 16 years with high approval ratings and at a time of her own choosing. How might Germans look back on her time in office? Aaron Burnett explores her legacy and how she's influencing the next chancellor.
A plot line worthy of a Netflix political thriller has entered the German election campaign at the very last minute. Could it have a decisive impact on the result? Jörg Luyken looks a little deeper.
Germany has its own version of a Covid health pass - the 3G rules. But does it actually do the job? The Local editor Rachel Loxton found Germany could learn lessons from its neighbour after a recent trip to Paris.
German politicians say the vaccination campaign has ground to a halt in recent weeks - but a new report from the Robert Koch Institute suggests that more people have had their Covid jab than previously thought.
In the United Kingdom, the rapid spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus has caused a new spike in cases, leading the UK government to push back the day on which it ends its pandemic restrictions. Does Germany also risk being caught out by the more infectious variant?
Germany has seen a huge drop in the coronavirus incidence rate. But what is the situation elsewhere in Europe? Here's how the Bundesrepublik compares to three other countries with large populations - France, Italy and the UK.
Germany's 7-day incidence of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people has dropped below 50 for the first time since October. What does this mean - and is the trend likely to continue?
Since the start of April, Germany has shifted gear on its vaccine rollout, breaking European records on the number of jabs delivered in a day. What happened - and can it keep up the momentum?
Since the end of April the number of cases of the coronavirus have been sinking continuously in Germany. So what has been the game changer - is it tougher restrictions or an improvement in the weather, or a combination of a few factors?
The coronavirus ‘emergency brake’ is set to be mandatory across Germany soon. But Hamburg has already had tougher Covid measures in place for weeks, including a curfew - and it appears to be working.
To the world, Germany is lauded for its perceived ability to get things done. But those who live here see a more complicated relationship with efficiency. The bungled vaccine rollout shines a light on these issues, writes James Jackson.
Residents and businesses in Germany are desperate for a plan out of the shutdown, but health experts are warning about Covid-19 variants spreading. Is this Angela Merkel's most testing time yet in the pandemic?
Germany will only allow more public life to reopen when the number of Covid-19 cases gets below 35 new infections per 100,000 in seven days. Why, and what happened to the incidence aim of 50?
There is good news: Covid-19 cases are decreasing in Germany. If this trend continues when should restrictions on daily life be lifted? Here's what scientists say.
A study sheds light on how quickly parts of Germany could recover from the shock of the pandemic, while some cities will face a difficult struggle to get back on their feet.
Joe Biden will officially be inaugurated as the 46th US president on Wednesday. Here's a look at what the new administration could mean for Germany and transatlantic relationships.
Whether it's in the supermarket, gym or office, microaggressions against marginalised people are happening every day in Germany, writes Barbara Woolsey. Will this change anytime soon?
The CDU leadership contest has officially begun as Armin Laschet, state premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, was elected as the new CDU leader. It marks the start of a string of 2021 elections in Germany, culminating in September’s federal vote — the first Angela Merkel won’t contest as Chancellor since 2005. But are people in Germany, including foreign citizens, ready to imagine life without her?
Germany’s Health Ministry has come under sustained criticism over the roll out of the first coronavirus vaccine. But what exactly has gone wrong, and just how bad has Germany's vaccine strategy been in an international comparison?
