German coalition passes disputed pension package, ending rift – POLITICO
“This is not the end of our pension policy,” Merz said in a statement after the vote. “It’s…
‘You haven’t sent a decent song in 25 years,’ former Israeli Eurovision delegation member tells Ireland as RTÉ pulls out of contest
Ireland pulls out of Eurovision over Israel inclusion as BBC defends support and Iceland to decide next weekIreland…
‘You haven’t sent a decent song in 25 years,’ former Israeli Eurovision delegation member tells Ireland as RTÉ pulls out of contest
Ireland pulls out of Eurovision over Israel inclusion as BBC defends support and Iceland to decide next weekIreland…
Germany Latest: Political Standoff Risks Economic Turmoil
I’m Zoe Schneeweiss, an economics editor in Frankfurt. Today, Arne Delfs and I are looking at Germany’s precarious…
Merz’s Coalition on Edge Ahead of Crunch German Pension Vote
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ruling coalition with the Social Democrats faces a key vote in parliament on Friday that…
The Enduring Appeal of Ricky Gervais’ German Doppelgänger
How to explain the enduring appeal of Stromberg? The German mockumentary sitcom, inspired by The Office, has outlived…
Germany’s far left saves Merz from potential humiliation on pensions – POLITICO
The Left’s leaders said they were acting not to help the coalition, but rather to protect pensioners from…
‘Generation war’ dogs pension debates in France and Germany – POLITICO
‘Fair to all generations’ Lawmakers in France are sparring this week over a highly contentious plan to freeze…
HBO Max 2026 Launch Date For Germany, Italy & More Revealed
HBO Max‘s long-awaited launches in Germany and Italy will take place on January 13, 2026. The Warner Bros.…
The German arms giant capitalising on renewed fear of Russia – The Irish Times
He is the man arguably at the centre of Germany’s rearmament in the wake of Russia’s invasion of…
Why the story of chancellor Friedrich Merz’s grandfather matters – The Irish Times
Last September, German chancellor Friedrich Merz stood in a synagogue and wept. He was speaking at the opening…
France and Germany to bring back military service as Russia threat looms – The Irish Times
France and Germany are to bring back military service to bolster national defence, part of a historic reversal…