German federal elections 2025

Germany's Merz becomes chancellor after surviving historic vote failure

Merz government to be sworn in as Germany ends months of stalemate

Germany is back, says Merz, after sealing government deal

Germany votes for historic boost to defence spending

Germany is back, says Merz after historic spending deal

Germany's Merz promises to do 'whatever it takes' on defence

German politics froze out the far right for years – is this about to change?

Five key takeaways from the German election

Friedrich Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right

Germany's conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result

New German leader signals seismic shift in transatlantic relations

AfD is 'absolutely delighted' - BBC reports from the party's HQ. Video, 00:00:40AfD is 'absolutely delighted' - BBC reports from the party's HQ

Big challenges loom for Germany's Merz in divided country

CDU's Friedrich Merz thanks voters as he is greeted with cheers. Video, 00:00:24CDU's Friedrich Merz thanks voters as he is greeted with cheers

Voting begins in high-stakes German election watched closely by Europe and US

Final push for votes as German frontrunner vows to lead in Europe

Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important

Katya Adler: Far right looks for breakthrough in Germany's election

Tensions laid bare as Germans worry about immigration ahead of election

Germany's once-mighty car industry is in crisis. What will it take to fix it?

Thousands protest against far-right in Berlin

German immigration bill rejected despite far-right backing

Merkel criticises her party leader after far-right vote