The subject of children’s stories and Christmas songs, fresh snowfall for the holidays is a common dream. How likely is snow in Germany this December?

2025 is a busy year for Germany, with an election planned for February and a number of major events taking place. We’ve rounded up some of the major changes and dates that foreign residents need to be aware of.

As Germany heads for elections, its security services warn that Russia and its sympathisers may step up meddling and disinformation to boost extremist parties and sow doubt about the democratic process.

Fears of Russian disinformation as Germany heads for new elections, CDU and AfD politicians unite against refugees in Schwerin, Volkswagen bets on US startup to save its EV strategy, and more news from around Germany on Tuesday.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence in the Bundestag on Monday following the breakdown of the coalition government, triggering the path to new elections in February.

Despite government efforts, Germany just can’t seem to attract enough skilled workers. The Local readers shared their perspectives on what could be done to help foreign workers who live here and attract more.

French and German rail operators launched the first direct high-speed rail link between Paris and Berlin on Monday, in response to growing European demand for train travel.

From the roll-out of the electronic patient file to a ban on amalgam fillings at the dentist and changes to health and care insurance, here are the key points you need to know about healthcare in Germany in 2025.

Germany’s embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz will face parliament Monday to trigger the process towards February 23rd elections, in the hope that he can weather a political crisis and win a second term.

German political parties are often referred to by their representative colours, which determine what a coalition government is called. Here are the leading parties’ colours to help you keep track.