Angela Merkel’s government is seeking to meet the country’s climate-protection goals with new measures.
Tag: Social Democratic Party (Germany)
German Far Right Makes Election Gains, but Falls Short of Victory
The Alternative for Germany surged in two elections in the former East Germany, but the parties in Angela Merkel’s coalition managed to cling to power.
Leader of Social Democrats, Merkel’s Coalition Partner, Is Resigning
Andrea Nahles announced she was stepping down after a dismal showing in the European election, raising questions about the future of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government.
Germany’s Political Establishment Looks Fragile After E.U. Vote
Both parties in Angela Merkel’s governing coalition suffered losses in the European Parliament election, raising questions about the future.
German Defense Spending Is Falling Even Shorter. The U.S. Isn’t Happy.
Germany had already pulled back from its NATO spending target. Now it expects to fall below even that slimmed-down figure. The timing could not be worse.
Germany Proposes to Ease, Not End, Nazi-Era Abortion Law
A compromise in Germany would make information on abortion providers publicly available, but women’s rights advocates say it does not go far enough.