Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke) is down but not out in the run-up to the German national election on February 23rd. It could play a role in the next government if they maintain a standing in the Bundestag.

German business confidence improved slightly in January but remained low as Europe’s largest economy remained stuck in a rut, a closely watched survey showed Monday.

Learning German can be a daunting task – and it doesn’t help that the language is plagued by myths that can be off-putting to foreigners. Here are five of the worst offenders that learners should put out of their minds for good.

Public transport strike gets underway in Berlin, Germany marks 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation, interior minister slams CDU leader’s willingness to accept AfD votes and more news from Germany this Monday.

With Germany reeling from another deadly knife attack by a migrant suspect, experts warned that the inability of asylum seekers to access mental health services has added to their existing vulnerabilities.

Tens of thousands of Germans rallied Saturday against the far right ahead of next month’s legislative elections, as US tech billionaire Elon Musk again endorsed the anti-immigrant AfD party.

From survivors’ stories ahead of the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz to the German reaction to Elon Musk’s hand gesture and the long road to citizenship, here’s what we’re talking about this week at The Local.

Germany’s conservative opposition faced criticism Friday over reports that it was willing to accept the support of the far-right AfD party in a parliamentary vote on toughening migration rules.

Almost 100 German business groups will organise demonstrations next week ahead of February’s election, warning that Europe’s largest economy needs urgent reforms as it battles a protracted slump.

From the shrinking Bundestag at the election to new property tax rates and possible strikes, we round up some of the big changes happening this February in Germany.