Der Spiegel - Germany

1. A "Little Coalition" for Germany: Friedrich Merz Faces an Uphill Battle as negotiations in Berlin Heat Up

   Friedrich Merz has never been part of a government, but now he is set to become German chancellor at a difficult time for the country. Berlin must navigate treacherous international waters with a lagging economy and a fractured political landscape.

2. Battlefield Disruption: German Military Seeks to Adapt as AI Changes Warfare

   The use of artificial intelligence is changing the balance of power on the battlefield and in the German arms industry. Established giants are facing new challenges from up-and-coming startups.

3. Manipulation from Abroad: German Election Campaign Flooded with Fake News and Videos

   The German election campaign has become a magnet for fake news and AI-generated propaganda as foreign actors seek to boost the right wing. The attacks are becoming more sophisticated, and are no longer coming just from Russia, but from the U.S. as well.

4. Angela Merkel's Memoirs: An Interview with the Former Chancellor about Her Tenure

   In an interview on the occasion of the publishing of her memoirs, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, 70, speaks about her experiences with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, the road ahead for democracy and the mistakes she may have made.

5. Germany's New Elections: What Would a Chancellor Merz Do Differently?

   CDU leader Friedrich Merz has long been sharply critical of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government. Now, though, Merz appears to be in good position to become Germany's next chancellor. Would he really do things that much differently?