German elections
AfD struggles to form government in Germany despite landmark election victory
Founded in 2013 as a eurosceptic movement, the AfD won over voters with an increasingly hardline opposition to immigration after around a million people fled to Germany in 2015.
'Unrestrained antisemitism': German politicians, Jewish leaders warn over Left Party’s rise
Merz says Germany needs reform, defends democratic order after historic election defeat against AfD
European leaders voice concern as Germany's far-right AfD wins key state election
Merkel fourth term in doubt as German coalition talks fail
Failure to form a government in Europe's largest economy could have implications for everything from euro zone reforms to relations with post-Brexit Britain.
September 28th, 2017: German elections and more
Not the return of Nazi Germany, but a cause for concern
The passage of time and the frail human memory gradually diminish the impact of the Holocaust on arresting racist, xenophobic and antisemitic ideas and movements in Europe and elsewhere.
Leader of far-right German party says Jews have nothing to fear
Afd leader claims his party has nothing in it Jewish people should be alarmed about.
Split emerges in German far right; co-leader storms out of news conference
Frauke Petry, who was long considered the AfD's most recognizable face, said she would take up her seat but would not be part of AfD's parliamentary group.
Chastened Merkel braces for coalition tussle after election slump
Damaged by her handling of the 2015 migrant crisis, Merkel's conservative bloc won 32.9 percent of the vote.
What does today’s German election mean for Israel?
An objective observer can fathom why German elections matter for Israel.
Where will Germany's Jews stand in the country's upcoming elections?
How will the Jewish community channel its feelings towards the ongoing refugee crisis in Germany and Europe into a political decision?
Merkel vs. Schulz: Israel and Middle East take back stage at German debate
Socialist candidates says Palestinians educated to hate Jews must understand that Germany supports Israel.