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Germany’s oldest party was founded in 1875, and is described as "center-left". It roots in the 19th century labor movement.

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November 9, 2024

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SPD's Stegner defends no-confidence vote delay

SPD's Stegner defends no-confidence vote delay

Ralf Stegner, of the center-left Social Democrats, spoke with DW about what comes after the collapse of the coalition.
PoliticsNovember 9, 202406:01 min
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German coalition's demise hits unsettled nation

German coalition's demise hits unsettled nation

The government has collapsed at a moment when the national mood is already besieged by multiple crises.
PoliticsNovember 9, 2024
A young German political activist Pauline speaks to DW that young people must raise their voices to drive real change for Germany.

German youth seek change amid possible early election

German youth seek change amid possible early election

While German parties are in distress over government instability, young activists are mobilizing around their beliefs.
PoliticsNovember 8, 202402:40 min
Robert Habeck and Olaf Scholz looking grim

Political wrangling starts after German coalition collapse

Political wrangling starts after German coalition collapse

German Chancellor Scholz wants to continue heading a minority government of Social Democrats and Greens. Will it work?
PoliticsNovember 7, 2024
Nach Ampel-Aus | Bundespräsident Steinmeier übergibt Entlassungsurkunde an Lindner

Germany's governing coalition collapses: What now?

Germany's governing coalition collapses: What now?

Chancellor Olaf Scholz, of the Social Democratic party, has called for a confidence-vote in January.
PoliticsNovember 7, 202402:47 min
Signs and a flag in front of the German Bundestag building

What is Germany's debt brake?

What is Germany's debt brake?

Germany's government reportedly collapsed because of differences over a borrowing ban called the debt brake. What is it?
PoliticsNovember 7, 2024
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Olaf Scholz addressing the media on Wednesday evening (November 6, 2024)

German Chancellor Scholz runs out of patience with coalition

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz displayed unusual fervor in explaining why he sacked his FDP coalition partner.
PoliticsNovember 7, 2024
Left to right: Robert Habeck, Olaf Scholz, Christian Lindner

German government descends into crisis mode

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is trying to hold his government together, but his partners seem unable to stop infighting.
PoliticsNovember 4, 2024
An outside view of the chancellor's office, with the heads of Finance Minister Christian Lindner (L) and Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) just visible

Why Germany's coalition government is under threat

The FDP finance minister has triggered a dispute that observers say is backing his coalition partners into a corner.
PoliticsNovember 4, 202401:16 min
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How to fix Germany's ailing health care system

Germany's health minister has forged ahead with a plan to slash the number of hospitals and digitalize bureaucracy.
HealthOctober 21, 2024
Björn Höcke making a passionate election campaign appearance in Thuringia in August 2024

Will Germany's far-right AfD party be banned?

German lawmakers have united in an attempt to ban the Alternative for Germany party. Can they succeed?
PoliticsOctober 18, 2024
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Germany: Surprise SPD resignation puts pressure on party

SPD General Secretary Kevin Kühnert is giving up all political offices. This comes at an inopportune time for the party.
PoliticsOctober 8, 2024
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