The European Union has new team of commissioners in place but the tasks facing them over the coming months are formidable and mounting up.

Many of Germany’s famous Christmas markets have opened for the season. But officials have warned visitors to remain vigilant over the possibility of terror – although there are no indications of attacks.

Train passengers in northern Germany are facing major delays to rail services after a regional train hit a fallen tree near Lüneberg during the night.

SPD set to form government with leftwing populists in Brandenburg, consumer confidence takes a nosedive, Germany slams Russia’s expulsion of two ARD journalists, and more news this Thursday.

Given the recent turn in both German and world politics in the last few years, this word can help describe a feeling many of us might all well be having.

Americans in Germany may be looking to celebrate a taste of home in the coming days for Thanksgiving. Here’s how to make the best of it.

Germany on Wednesday rejected as “false” claims it had shut a Russian TV channel’s Berlin bureau and criticised moves to expel two German journalists from Moscow in retaliation.

This German word is controversial – and likely to pop up at least a bit over the next few months as Germany heads into election season.

Bunkers transformed into green spaces or museums are a common sight in Germany. But now the government is putting together a list of bunkers and underground shelters in case of future attacks. What’s going on?

Stuck in an economic slump without a functioning government, Germany needs to self-reflect and face up to difficult choices – especially when it comes to energy – in order to get back on track, writes former German Ambassador to UK Thomas Matussek.