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An Interview with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz "I Am Dissatisfied with the Prevailing Atmosphere in Germany"

In a wide ranging interview with DER SPIEGEL, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks about his relationship with Trump, the immense challenges facing Germany and the dangers of the AfD. Interview Conducted by Christoph Hickmann, Dirk Kurbjuweit und Cornelia Schmergal

How Germany's AfD Intends to Boost Its Influence - Rafael Heygster / DER SPIEGEL

How Germany's AfD Intends to Boost Its Influence - Rafael Heygster / DER SPIEGEL

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

By the time Germany's next elections roll around, the right-wing Alternative for Germany party hopes to be the country's strongest political power. Voter frustration is helping, but does the party actually have a plan?

"There You Can Say: It Was Merkel's Fault" - Peter Rigaud / DER SPIEGEL

"There You Can Say: It Was Merkel's Fault" - Peter Rigaud / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel "There You Can Say: It Was Merkel's Fault"

In an interview on the occasion of the publishing of her memoirs, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, 70, speaks about her experiences with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, the road ahead for democracy and the mistakes she may have made. Interview Conducted by Melanie Amann und Klaus Wiegrefe

What Would a Chancellor Merz Do Differently? - Martin Steger

What Would a Chancellor Merz Do Differently? - Martin Steger

Germany's New Elections What Would a Chancellor Merz Do Differently?

CDU leader Friedrich Merz has long been sharply critical of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government. Now, though, Merz appears to be in good position to become Germany's next chancellor. Would he really do things that much differently?

How Chancellor Olaf Scholz Brought His Coalition to an End - Clemens Bilan / EPA

How Chancellor Olaf Scholz Brought His Coalition to an End - Clemens Bilan / EPA

The End of the German Government How Chancellor Olaf Scholz Brought His Coalition to an End

Germany's governing coalition had long been characterized by perpetual bickering and very little progress. Ultimately, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Finance Minister Christian Lindner found it impossible to get along.

Merkel's Legacy on Russia Casts a Shadow over Her Party - Guido Bergmann / BPA / laif

Merkel's Legacy on Russia Casts a Shadow over Her Party - Guido Bergmann / BPA / laif

A Few Sanctions and That Was It Merkel's Legacy on Russia Casts a Shadow over Her Party

Angela Merkel knew how brutal Vladimir Putin could be. But under her leadership, Germany became increasingly dependent on Russian natural gas. Her energy policy errors are now weighing heavily on the country. By Florian Gathmann, Dirk Kurbjuweit und Gerald Traufetter

Stasis in Berlin as Campaign Season Approaches - EPA / ddp images

Stasis in Berlin as Campaign Season Approaches - EPA / ddp images

Merkel's Lame Duck Government Stasis in Berlin as Campaign Season Approaches

The general election in Germany is just four months away and little time is left for Chancellor Angela Merkel to complete important projects. Acrimony is intensifying in Berlin.

Annalena Baerbock Holds the Keys to Germany's Next Election - Dominik Butzmann für den SPIEGEL

Annalena Baerbock Holds the Keys to Germany's Next Election - Dominik Butzmann für den SPIEGEL

The Green Kingmaker Annalena Baerbock Holds the Keys to Germany's Next Election

This fall, a politician with the Green Party could become German chancellor for the first time. Annalena Baerbock is a far more dynamic candidate than her conservative and center-left competitors - and she could be poised for a senior position in the next government, if not the country's top political office.

Merkel's Conservatives Mired in Scandal and Incompetence - [M]: Getty Images

Merkel's Conservatives Mired in Scandal and Incompetence - [M]: Getty Images

Fall from Grace Merkel's Conservatives Mired in Scandal and Incompetence

Shameless deals for medical equipment, dubious foreign contacts and corona crisis mismanagement: Angela Merkel's conservatives are in bad shape as the election campaign looms. How did they lose their way?

Germany's Green Party Faces Serious Growing Pains - Peter Rigaud/ DER SPIEGEL

Germany's Green Party Faces Serious Growing Pains - Peter Rigaud/ DER SPIEGEL

Sudden Success Germany's Green Party Faces Serious Growing Pains

Public opinion polls indicate that Germany's Green Party is currently the strongest political force in the country. With a lack of policy experts, money and even sufficient office space, though, the party isn't quite ready for prime time. Only time will tell if the Greens are up to the challenge. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Merkel May Be in Office Longer Than You Think - Markus Schreiber/ AP

Merkel May Be in Office Longer Than You Think - Markus Schreiber/ AP

Chancellor Speculation Merkel May Be in Office Longer Than You Think

Angela Merkel has led the current grand coalition government in Berlin for a year now. There has been considerable speculation recently that she may not last through her fourth term. But there is more to suggest she will remain in office than step down. Von Florian Gathmann

'Viktor Orbán Is Following the Wrong Political Path' - Dieter Mayr/ DER SPIEGEL

'Viktor Orbán Is Following the Wrong Political Path' - Dieter Mayr/ DER SPIEGEL

Interview with EPP Lead Candidate Manfred Weber 'Viktor Orbán Is Following the Wrong Political Path'

Manfred Weber, lead candidate for the conservative European People's Party in the upcoming European election, sees the right-wing populists as a significant threat as the campaign begins. But in Viktor Orbán, he has a populist firebrand in his own ranks. Von Melanie Amann und Peter Müller

Berlin Coalition Emerges Even Weaker - CLEMENS BILAN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

Berlin Coalition Emerges Even Weaker - CLEMENS BILAN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

Merkel's Bavaria Headache Berlin Coalition Emerges Even Weaker

It was an historic defeat for both the center-right Christian Social Union and the center-left Social Democrats. The aftershocks of the state election in Bavaria are likely to reach all the way to Berlin, with Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition even more wobbly that it was. Von Christian Teevs

What Went Wrong for Bavarian Conservatives? - imago / Sebastian Widmann

What Went Wrong for Bavarian Conservatives? - imago / Sebastian Widmann

CSU in Crisis What Went Wrong for Bavarian Conservatives?

For decades, the Christian Social Union in Bavaria has exerted outsized influence on Germany's national political stage. With state elections approaching on Sunday, however, the CSU finds itself embroiled in crisis. What went wrong? Von Markus Feldenkirchen

Chinks in Merkel's Power Becoming Visible - CLEMENS BILAN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

Chinks in Merkel's Power Becoming Visible - CLEMENS BILAN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

What Comes Next? Chinks in Merkel's Power Becoming Visible

In a recent act of rebellion, German conservatives chose to oust one of Angela Merkel's closest confidants. It is just the latest sign that the chancellor's power is eroding. And the scuffle within her party to succeed her has begun. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

German Security Chief a Thorn in Merkel's Side - FILIP SINGER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

German Security Chief a Thorn in Merkel's Side - FILIP SINGER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

The Fog of Disinformation German Security Chief a Thorn in Merkel's Side

The president of Germany's domestic intelligence agency cast doubt on whether foreigners were attacked by right-wing extremists in Chemnitz recently. And now he has become a significant problem for Chancellor Angela Merkel. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Inside the Battle that Almost Brought Down Merkel - Bernd von Jutrczenka/ dpa

Inside the Battle that Almost Brought Down Merkel - Bernd von Jutrczenka/ dpa

With Friends Like These ... Inside the Battle that Almost Brought Down Merkel

From the outside, the internecine battle between Germany's two conservative parties looked rather absurd. From the inside, though, it became clear it was all about one man's desire to finally get revenge on Angela Merkel.

The End of German Politics As We Know It - Sven Hoppe/ dpa

The End of German Politics As We Know It - Sven Hoppe/ dpa

Crisis in Berlin The End of German Politics As We Know It

With his threat to resign on Sunday, Interior Minister Horst Seehofer dramatically increased the chances that Chancellor Angela Merkel's government might collapse. And he may have sounded the death knell of Germany's party system as well. Von Alexander Neubacher

The Approaching End to Merkel's Tenure - Markus Schreiber/ AP

The Approaching End to Merkel's Tenure - Markus Schreiber/ AP

Germany's Conservative Meltdown The Approaching End to Merkel's Tenure

With the chancellor under heavy fire from Bavarian conservatives, Germany's political landscape may be facing radical upheaval. Angela Merkel might lose her job and the country's traditional center-right partnership could soon end. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

German Politics Enters Era of Instability - Paul Zinken/ dpa

German Politics Enters Era of Instability - Paul Zinken/ dpa

Crumbling Big-Tent Parties German Politics Enters Era of Instability

Germany's big-tent parties have ensured political stability for decades. But they are rapidly losing power and influence. The Social Democrats are witnessing an open rebellion against party leadership while many conservatives are beginning to doubt Merkel's abilities. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

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