Germany probes car vandalism as possible Russian sabotage, Munich competes to host future Olympics, half of Germans support Merz decision on migration vote, and more news from around Germany on Thurdsay.

Munich is one of the most popular German cities for internationals, but trying to naturalise there isn’t always plain sailing. We look at the waiting times for citizenship in the Bavarian capital and how foreigners can apply.

Some say democracy is threatened by populist politics and political actors with authoritarian goals. But in Germany the constitution is equipped with some of the strongest democratic protections.

After repeated delays there is still no confirmed start date for the EU’s biometric passport checks system known as EES – but the boss of the UK ferry port of Dover has revealed that he is expecting a start date of November 2025.

Germany has been in the throes of a housing crisis for years, with a lack of affordable homes in many regions. With a nationwide election coming up, what are political parties promising to do about it?

Franco-German defence group KNDS will turn an old train factory in eastern Germany into a production plant for tanks and other military vehicles under a deal sealed Wednesday.

Germany’s highest court has ruled that negative interest rates are not permissable on savings accounts – meaning some customers could be entitled to a refund.

The tech industry is known to offer high salaries, but the pay can differ hugely depending on factors like experience and which country you live in. What are developer salaries like in Germany – and how do they compare globally?

New election poll shows falling support for conservatives, protests against CDU leader Friedrich Merz continue, ex-chancellor Gerhard Schröder enters clinic amid Russia inquiry and more news this Wednesday from Germany.

Immigration has become the most hotly-debated topic in the German election campaign. Here’s a guide to leading parties’ positions on immigration and citizenship.