Germany news: Majority thinks coalition doomed — survey

More than half of people in Germany believe the coalition government will collapse before its term is up. The head of a leading economic think tank says US tariffs could trigger a German recession. DW has more.

• Almost 60% of people in Germany think the conservative-led coalition will not last till 2029 elections
• The head of the ifo Institute says Germany could face recession if a trade war with the US erupts

Here is a roundup of top political, cultural and human interest stories from and about Germany on Sunday, May 3, 2026: