Munich prepares for Oktoberfest with new safety plan, rising number of centenarians in Germany, bus availability in Berlin getting worse and more news from around Germany.

Many people in Germany might be familiar with the name Friedrich Merz. But as the CDU leader has just been named the party’s candidate for next year’s elections, we dig deeper into who he is and what he stands for.

With a growing hostility towards migration in Germany, there are fears that new rights for foreigners – most notably the holding of dual nationality – could be reversed after the next nationwide election. How likely is that?

If a friend or family member is doing something brave like performing on stage you will need this German expression.

University is back in session in Germany, leading to higher demands for a “WG-Zimmer” or room in a flatshare. Sharing a flat is a common way for people to keep rental costs down in Germany but they are getting more expensive.

One German state has a public holiday this week for Weltkindertag or World Children’s Day. We explain how it’s marked – and the unusual history behind it in Germany.

Nine people were injured after a roof partially collapsed on a boat holding a party event in Berlin on Tuesday evening, emergency services said.

The German government and private investors have pledged to work together to pour billions of euros into funding for start-ups over the coming years, in a bid to keep young companies from moving abroad.

German chancellor ‘disappointed’ over delays to Intel chip plant in Magdeburg, Berlin ranked fourth-best city in Europe for entrepreneurs, call for US citizens in Germany to register to vote and more news from around Germany.

After weeks of political horse-trading, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen unveiled on Tuesday a new top team tasked with shoring up the EU’s economic and military security through the next five years.