Sunday marked one year until Germany is scheduled to have its next federal elections – normally held on the last Sunday in September every four years. However, early elections have happened before – and with the current government so unpopular – could they happen again?
With early elections on the cards after the collapse of the German government on Wednesday, signs are pointing towards a new coalition led by the centre-right CDU next year. Here’s what that could mean for the country.
German inflation slowed in September to its lowest level since early 2021, official data showed Monday, sliding further below the European Central Bank’s two-percent target rate.
German road regulations require drivers to use winter tyres when temperatures drop to freezing or below. Failing to do so could get you an €80 fine and a new rule comes into force on October 2024.
Following the collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, experts say a number of other motorway bridges across the country present a risk. Western Germany in particular has a high number of bridges in ‘unsatisfactory’ condition.
Doctors fear practices could be overwhelmed by flu patients, a wave of resignations continues among the Green party’s youth arm, some of Germany’s road bridges are in questionable condition and more news on Monday.
A Syrian suspect has been arrested after fires broke out at two apartment blocks and a van was rammed into shops in the western Germany city of Essen, police said Sunday.
Germany said Saturday it would withdraw diplomats’ families and reduce staffing at its missions in Israel, Lebanon and the West Bank after the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israel.
Auto giant Volkswagen cut its 2024 forecasts Friday, as it battles a deep crisis that it has warned could prompt the closure of factories in Germany for the first time.
The next generation of running talent takes centre stage at Sunday’s Berlin Marathon, in the absence of stars including Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge and Ethiopian world record holder Tigist Assefa.