German party leaders are united against immigration – but there is little evidence for a key part of their argument
At the centre of the immigration debate is the notion of “welfare magnetism”: the idea that migrants are drawn to Germany by its generous welfare system.
How Germany's party and campaign financing works
Germany's political parties receive public funding, membership fees and donations from corporations and individuals. DW examines how German parties get their money.
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German election 2025: Sahra Wagenknecht’s big test with BSW
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) will be taking part in its first federal election in February. Founded in January 2024, the BSW made it through its dress rehearsal with flying colors: In last ...
Opinion
Could Angela Merkel’s return to public life swing the German election?
As the two frontrunners in Germany’s general election prepare to go head to head in the first televised debate, the former chancellor’s intervention is a sign of the concern within the political ...
After the split, Germany’s Left party goes back to basics in bid to rise again
Sahra Wagenknecht’s populist BSW alliance falters after its anti-migration programme initially chimed with voters ...
Preview: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Brings More Power, Greater Efficiency
Consumer Reports previews the new 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid, sharing details about features, power, fuel economy, price, ...