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Manuela Schwesig of the center-left SPD has governed the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, on the Baltic Sea coast, since 2017. Ahead of this weekend's election, she is campaigning as thefar right.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to provide relief to motorists. But exactly how this is to happen remains unclear.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to provide relief to motorists. But exactly how this is to happen remains unclear.

Manuela Schwesig, of the center-left SPD, has governed the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, on the Baltic Sea coast, since 2017. Ahead of this weekend's election, she is campaigning against the nationalist AfD.

Germany's economy is growing again, but recovery remains on shaky ground. High government spending is keeping the economy afloat, while energy prices, a shortage of skilled workers and debt continue to weigh on it.

On the 36th anniversary of reunification, Germans are dissatisfied with the country's political leaders. They don't believe they'll be able to handle the challenges posed by AI, Russia and Donald Trump.

At a rare public hearing Germany's intelligence agencies identified Russia as the country's most dangerous adversary. The threat from China is also coming into focus. And the homegrown far right also poses a challenge.

By 2045, Germany will have more older people, fewer workers, and a smaller population overall. Yet some regions will defy this trend. Their success depends on how much they have to offer.

Following the sudden resignation of Bärbel Bas as Labor Minister and co-chair of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), accusations are flying in Chancellor Merz's coalition government.

Would you work 12 hours straight? The CDU/CSU and SPD are locked in a dispute over reforms to the Working Hours Act. Workplace flexibility, collective bargaining agreements and worker protection rules are at stake.