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news Dw English 2026-08-30

Angela Merkel urges German voters to protect democracy amid rise of far-right

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on citizens to defend democratic values as the far-right AfD gains traction in regional polls. Meanwhile, German companies report record spending on employee sick leave.

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