Breakdown of the government raises spectre of early elections, major landlord pledges to build 3,000 new homes, coalition talks collapse in Saxony, and more news from around Germany on Thursday.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his rebellious finance minister Christian Lindner on Wednesday, ending the three-party coalition and leaving the government on the brink of collapse.

Germany has entered a major political crisis with the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ruling coalition likely paving the way for early elections next year.

Former President Donald Trump closed in on victory in the US election on Wednesday. We asked The Local’s American readers in Germany how they felt about the results.

The return of Donald Trump to the White House may be catastrophic for US democracy. It could be even more destructive for Europe, writes John Lichfield.

Most people dread a letter from the tax office (Finanzamt). So spare a thought for the German man who got 1,700 of them.

In the largest trial of the 4-day work week in Germany so far, 45 companies embarked on a six month experiment. Many participating organisations say they will continue to operate with reduced working hours per week going forward.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump after he claimed victory in the US presidential election, vowing Germany would work with him for “prosperity and freedom”.

As the results from the US vote come in, we want to hear your thoughts.

A crisis rocking German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s fractious three-party coalition was headed for a potential crunch point Wednesday, amid fears the government could collapse.