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Germany updates: Bundestag elects new constitutional judges DW 07/11/2025

Germany's Bundestag is voting on new judges for the Federal Constitutional Court requiring a two-thirds majority.

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3 weeks ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Bundestag establishes a new commission to investigate the coronavirus pandemic and its consequences, set to begin in September and report by mid-2027.

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Merz faces Pride flag fallout after saying Bundestag 'not a circus'

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gets lukewarm support DW 05/07/2025

Top 10 photos of the exceptional day for German politics

Friedrich Merz was initially unsuccessful in securing enough votes for chancellor but won in the second round, marking a historic moment.

Germany politics

Germany: Bundestag holds 2nd chancellor vote for Merz DW 05/06/2025

Germany politics

Why did Friedrich Merz suffer shock defeat in Bundestag and what's next for Germany?

Germany politics

Friedrich Merz suffers shock defeat in German parliament vote for chancellor

LGBT

Merz faces Pride flag fallout after saying Bundestag 'not a circus'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gets lukewarm support DW 05/07/2025

Friedrich Merz's government faced immediate challenges in gaining parliamentary support, reflecting public skepticism about his leadership.

Top 10 photos of the exceptional day for German politics

Friedrich Merz was initially unsuccessful in securing enough votes for chancellor but won in the second round, marking a historic moment.

Germany: Bundestag holds 2nd chancellor vote for Merz DW 05/06/2025

Friedrich Merz's first round of voting for chancellor fails, an unprecedented event in Germany's postwar history.

Why did Friedrich Merz suffer shock defeat in Bundestag and what's next for Germany?

Friedrich Merz's failure to secure chancellorship reveals significant instability in German politics and within coalition parties.

Germany politics

Friedrich Merz suffers shock defeat in German parliament vote for chancellor

Germany updates: Merz backs not flying rainbow flag DW 07/02/2025

Friedrich Merz supports not flying the rainbow flag at the Reichstag during Pride celebrations.

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No Pride, no Palestine: Bundestag boss claims neutrality DW 06/30/2025

Julia Klockner decided against flying the rainbow Pride flag and barred official attendance of queer members at the CSD parade, causing widespread protests.

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No Pride, no Palestine: Bundestag boss revels in provocation DW 06/30/2025

Inside Germany: A rocky start for the new government and the 'unfriendliest' cities

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced unexpected challenges in securing votes but ultimately was elected after a second attempt.

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz stumbles into office DW 05/06/2025

Friedrich Merz became Germany's Chancellor after a historic second vote, revealing political challenges within the coalition.

Germany news

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

German parliament sits for first time with AfD as main opposition

Germany's far-right AfD emerges as a strong opposition in a newly reformed parliament facing significant political challenges.

Pandemic of gender and diversity disparities in the new German parliament continues despite reforms.

Germany politics

Germany: Left Party's Gregor Gysi in the Bundestag spotlight DW 03/24/2025

Germany news

No Pride, no Palestine: Bundestag boss revels in provocation DW 06/30/2025

Inside Germany: A rocky start for the new government and the 'unfriendliest' cities

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced unexpected challenges in securing votes but ultimately was elected after a second attempt.

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz stumbles into office DW 05/06/2025

Friedrich Merz became Germany's Chancellor after a historic second vote, revealing political challenges within the coalition.

Germany news

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

German parliament sits for first time with AfD as main opposition

Germany's far-right AfD emerges as a strong opposition in a newly reformed parliament facing significant political challenges.

Pandemic of gender and diversity disparities in the new German parliament continues despite reforms.

Germany politics

Germany: Left Party's Gregor Gysi in the Bundestag spotlight DW 03/24/2025

Right Wing Report: How Germany's AfD Intends to Boost Its Influence

The AfD has become a significant political force in the Bundestag and is asserting its influence.

Germany's new parliament has a diversity problem DW 03/24/2025

Luke Hoss, at 23, aims to address poverty as the youngest Bundestag member.

Hoss will donate most of his salary to social initiatives and people in need.

German parliament has a diversity problem DW 02/27/2025

Luke Hoss aims to tackle poverty as the youngest Bundestag member at age 23, donating most of his salary to those in need.

Germany's new parliament has a diversity problem DW 03/24/2025

Luke Hoss, at 23, aims to address poverty as the youngest Bundestag member.

Hoss will donate most of his salary to social initiatives and people in need.

German parliament has a diversity problem DW 02/27/2025

Luke Hoss aims to tackle poverty as the youngest Bundestag member at age 23, donating most of his salary to those in need.

New German Bundestag meets for first time since election DW 03/25/2025

The Bundestag is becoming more representative, yet significant demographic gaps still exist, particularly in gender and migrant background representation.

Germany: Left Party's Gregor Gysi in the Bundestag spotlight DW 03/24/2025

Gysi recounted having to earn respect over the decades but concluded that today, things are different: "I believe that a majority in the Bundestag at least recognizes my political work."

Germany politics

OPINION: Merz is on top but the Left are surprise winners in Germany's dramatic election

The recent German elections revealed unexpected drama and significant shifts in party standings, highlighting existing tensions in coalition dynamics.

German election 2025: results in full live

German voters use a dual-vote system in Bundestag elections, ensuring localized and proportional representation.

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OPINION: Merz is on top but the Left are surprise winners in Germany's dramatic election

The recent German elections revealed unexpected drama and significant shifts in party standings, highlighting existing tensions in coalition dynamics.