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News about the struggle for better democracy in Germany. According to Freedom House, "state governments have considerable authority over matters such as education, policing, taxation and spending". Germany's relationship to the European Union remains key. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on Europe.
Berlin Filmfest Rolls Out Red Carpet for Women Trailblazers
Berlin filmfest, kicked off Thursday making a statement against entertainment industry sexism by welcoming an unprecedented line-up of female directors.
Facebook Backs German Election Integrity Initiatives
Facebook has launched German initiatives to defend election integrity and examine the ethics of artificial intelligence its operations chief said on Sunday.
German Politicians’ Data Hacked and Posted on Twitter
The private data of hundreds of German politicians, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, has been hacked and posted on Twitter, the government said.
Ally of German Chancellor Merkel Elected to Succeed Her as Party Leader
A close ally Kramp-Karrenbauer has been elected to succeed German Chancellor Angela Merkel as leader of country’s center-right Christian Democratic Union.
German Chancellor Merkel Stepping Down as CDU Leader
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is stepping down after 18 years as the party leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union.
Deutsche Bank Offices Raided in Panama Papers Corruption Probe
Police raided six Deutsche Bank offices in and around Frankfurt on Thursday over money laundering allegations linked to the “Panama Papers”.
Will Germany Mandate a Quota for Women in Parliament?
The woman campaigning to succeed Angela Merkel as head of Germany’s Christian Democrats (CDU) said she may consider quotas to get more women in parliament.
Europe Remembers WWI, One Of Deadliest Conflicts In Human History
Nearly 37 million soldiers and civilians are estimated to have been killed in World War I and many people view the 1914-1918 war as unnecessary.
Germany’s Iron Lady Begins Descent After Electoral Setback
For the second time in a month, voters in a regional election in Germany have rebuffed Chancellor Angela Merkel’s governing coalition.