German government denies reports of plan to declare state of emergency to tackle migration
ADVERTISEMENT The German government has denied a media report claiming that the newly elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz had…
Stay out of German politics – POLITICO
Merz, in his TV interview, referred to that comment as an “absurd observation” and suggested he may choose…
Merz is weakened from Day 1. Europe will pay the price. – POLITICO
Last year, French President Emmanuel Macron took a gamble on a snap election in an effort to crush…
Marco Rubio, German foreign ministry clash on X over AfD’s ‘extremist’ designation | World News
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the German foreign ministry engaged in a war of words after…
Berlin gears up for Trump era as Merz picks new foreign minister – POLITICO
In light of United States President Donald Trump placing into question the fundamental nature of the transatlantic alliance,…
Germany’s new interior minister highlights hard right turn on migration – POLITICO
Dobrindt, who was first elected to the Bundestag in 2002, rose to national prominence as transport minister under…
Germany bets on volunteers to fix a hollowed-out army — but will it work? – POLITICO
It’s a challenge that’s rooted not just in recruitment numbers, but in decades of political decisions that pushed…
German parties’ boycott of far right looks to be over — with AfD on course for key jobs – POLITICO
The AfD won more than 20 percent of the vote and secured 152 seats to become the biggest…
Germany’s Merz weakened already — as he battles party dissatisfaction – POLITICO
“Mr. Merz, we believed in your political leadership. We trusted you. And we have fought for you,” the…
Germany’s military is struggling as Trump tests NATO, report shows – POLITICO
Perhaps the Bundeswehr’s greatest problem is its inability to grow despite a concerted recruitment push meant to grow…
One dead after car drives into market in Mannheim, Germany – POLITICO
The driver, a 40-year-old German from the neighboring state of Rhineland-Palatinate, was also injured in the incident and…
Can Germany’s next chancellor help Europe deal with Trump? – POLITICO
Germany has voted, and Friedrich Merz is now the chancellor-in-waiting. But can he rise to the occasion? With…