Germany

Once Europe's economic powerhouse, Germany faces a perfect storm of stalled growth, industrial decline, and structural hurdles. What should it do?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, whose approval ratings are at a historic low, is now facing calls to dissolve the national government and call a fresh general election

A curator's battle to commemorate Germany's forgotten genocide in Namibia

Teaching Arabic has been affected by the rise in Islamaphobia across Europe. In part 1 of a three-part series, Al Majalla looks at the experience of Arab immigrants in Germany.

More than 3 million Germans have protested against the rise of the far right in the country. Israel's war on Gaza has rehashed the residual trauma and shame over the Holocaust.

The two countries trade barbs on Gaza war, but economic and defence ties remain top priority

Eight years ago Syrian refugees were welcome. Today Germany is tightening its borders after it saw first-time asylum requests rise by 78% in the first seven months of 2023.

Massive Nato air force exercises are following Berlin's re-drawn view of the world as Olaf Scholz appears to be accepting a bigger role for his country

Since unveiling the strategy last week, the German government has been criticised for not articulating how it will put the strategy into action