Nord Stream saga shows German leaders’ magical thinking and economical approach to the truth – The Irish Times
Gerhard Schröder looked every bit the elder statesman, and in no way a political pariah, when he appeared…
Merkel criticizes Merz on migration (again) – POLITICO
In the run-up to Germany’s Feb. 23 snap election, Merz promised to crack down on migration on his…
Merkel’s legacy: Building strong Israel-Germany ties in the 21st century
TEHRAN – Over the past two decades, Israel-Germany relations have evolved from a partnership based on Holocaust remembrance…
Merz woos Trump with invitation to German ancestral village – POLITICO
It’s not yet clear whether Trump will take up Merz on the offer. Despite Trump’s frequent criticisms of…
Germany will turn away migrants without papers at the border under pledge by new chancellor Friedrich Merz as he scraps Angela Merkel’s disastrous open doors policy on first day in office
Newly elected German chancellor Friedrich Merz has scrapped Angela Merkel‘s open border policy, and has issued orders to…
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…
Germany’s incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz known for impulsive shifts and rhetorical sharpshooting – The Irish Times
When ordinary Germans approach Friedrich Merz in public, it’s usually for one of two things: either they want…
Can France and Germany’s new love-fest survive their lingering differences? – POLITICO
Both leaders now see a necessity for their militaries and defense industries to better integrate. | John Macdougall/AFP…
Amid Trump’s tariff war, Germany’s next leader keeps faith in free trade – POLITICO
“The best thing we can do is all work together to achieve zero tariffs on transatlantic trade. Then…
Europe doesn’t know if it can rely on America’s nuclear weapons for protection. Some countries are looking elsewhere
Two European countries. Two nuclear arsenals operated differently and one big question. Would the United States use its…