Lars Klingbeil

Bärbel Bas Resigns as SPD Leader and Labour Minister, Dealing New Setback to Merz

One of the leaders of the German Social Democrats (SPD) has resigned with immediate effect, marking a new setback for Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

German politicians demand EU sanctions against Israel’s Ben-Gvir after Gaza remarks

The EU should impose joint sanctions against Israel's ultra-conservative Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, German politicians are demanding after statements that Palestinians "are not even human." Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says she reacts with disgust to Ben-Gvir's remarks.

Merz and SPD Agree - Initiate Negotiations

The German election winner Friedrich Merz has taken a clear step towards a new government. His Christian Democratic CDU and sister party CSU are, after sounding out, in agreement with the Social Democratic SPD to initiate government negotiations.

Government talks begin in Berlin – without Scholz

The Power Player Merz Has Made His Comeback

He was outmaneuvered by Angela Merkel and disappeared from politics. Now, Friedrich Merz has made a grand comeback. Germany's next chancellor can give Emmanuel Macron competition for the role as Europe's leader.

Voices Raised to Replace Scholz with Pistorius

Voices are being raised within the German Social Democrats, SPD, to push forward with Defense Minister Boris Pistorius instead of Chancellor Olaf Scholz as the top name in a likely new election next year.