Here's how Germany could end up having a snap election next year
A collapse of exploratory talks on forming a new German government under Chancellor Angela Merkel would likely trigger snap elections, a prospect fraught with risk for Europe's top economic power.
How far-right parties are faring across Europe
Austria's hard-right Freedom Party has a shot at sharing power after elections on Sunday, having narrowly lost out in a presidential vote last year.
What we learned from the German national election
Sunday was a day to forget for the Social Democrats. Merkel's party lost the most votes overall though. Still the Chancellor still came out smiling. We take a little look at why.
'More masks, less parties': Germany limits events and family gatherings to curb coronavirus
Angela Merkel has announced new curbs to slow down the spread of Covid-19, which include caps on the number of people at social gatherings in badly-hit coronavirus areas.
What you need to know to sound smart during German election season
If you find yourself flailing for thoughts when friends and family back home ask for your analysis on the upcoming election, fear not, this article breaks it down for you.
How the real race in election 2017 is a viciously tight battle for third
The German elections aren't just about Merkel's Christian Democrats and the rival the Social Democrats. Four smaller parties are fighting over the rest of the seats in parliament - and the polls are very tight.
Find out which German party you would vote for in election 2017
The Federal Agency for Civic Education put its “Wahlomat” online on Wednesday, meaning you can answer 38 questions which will help you decide which party is right for you.
Neo-Nazi party loses public funding
Germany's lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, confirmed at the weekend it had halted public subsidies to the neo-Nazi party NPD over an unpaid fine.
German hockey champs face €500,000 party bill
Not only did the German national hockey team win Olympic gold this summer – they proved themselves champions in destructive partying – and are now facing a bill for half a million euros for their post-victory celebrations.