Idea of German ‘draft lottery’ sparks govt row
Germany is seeking to boost military recruitment to deter a hostile Russia, but a proposed “draft lottery” has…
French companies backtrack from joint deregulation call with Berlin – POLITICO
But since the letter came to light, some of the French companies it claims to speak on behalf…
Germany spearheads drive to legitimize Taliban in exchange for migrant deportations – POLITICO
“Afghan citizens who commit crimes in other countries are, of course, personally responsible for their actions, but they…
No growth for Germany’s struggling economy in Q3
A stele with the inscription “Deutsche Bundesbank Eurosystem” stands in front of the Bundesbank headquarters. Arne Dedert/dpa Germany’s…
Germany’s Merz warns Europe risks becoming economic pawn of US, China – POLITICO
Merz has been under rising political pressure at home to do more to address Germany’s economic malaise. Following…
Economic reforms needed to foster Mittelstand investment, German banks group head says
By Christian Kraemer WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Germany’s Mittelstand could invest much more but is hesitating because reforms to strengthen…
German conscription plan stalls after defense minister’s objections – POLITICO
The surprise development marks a sudden reversal for the coalition, which had planned to introduce the bill for…
How Nord Stream 2 has blown up Europe
Europe’s unity is cracking at its eastern edge, where a relationship once central to the EU’s postwar stability…
Top German MPs call to lift weapons export ban on Israel – POLITICO
“And I am sure that it will then come to the conclusions that my colleague Hoffmann has just…
What would a far-right leader in France mean for Europe?
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