Is Germany’s powerful finance minister in over his head? – POLITICO
“When somebody concentrates all power into their hands, then of course that person will be held responsible for…
Germany to comply with Trump’s 5% defence spending target, foreign minister suggests
Germany has suggested that it could boost defence spending to 5% of GDP, putting the country in line…
Germany’s new chancellor to pursue ‘strategic de-risking’ from China
Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said on Wednesday that his country’s ties with China are being “shaped by…
Germany arrests three Ukrainians over Russian sabotage plot
German prosecutors said Wednesday they had arrested three Ukrainians accused of plotting sabotage attacks on goods transports for…
Germany’s Merz vows to build Europe’s strongest army – POLITICO
Merz said the purpose of the bolstering the military would be to deter aggression. “Our goal is a…
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…
France slams drug hoax targeting Macron and European leaders as ‘pathetic’
The French presidency has dismissed as ‘fake news’ a viral conspiracy theory falsely claiming that President Emmanuel Macron…
UNHCR warns Germany over stricter border controls
UNHCR has expressed concern over Germany’s decision to tighten border controls and reject asylum seekers at its borders.…
Germany’s new leadership may be having second thoughts about supporting Netanyahu’s war – The Irish Times
When Germany and Israel established diplomatic relations six decades ago, protesters gathered outside the ceremony in Jerusalem waving…
Germany’s Social Democrats to tap Labor Minister Bärbel Bas to help lead party – POLITICO
BERLIN — Germany’s Labor and Social Affairs Minister Bärbel Bas is expected to take over as co-leader of…