Germany’s Pistorius warns draft may return if troop numbers fall short – POLITICO
Germany suspended compulsory military service in 2011. Reinstating it would mark a major policy reversal, driven by the…
Surprise defense spending pledge splits German coalition – POLITICO
One SPD MP, who spoke to POLITICO on condition of being granted anonymity, said Wadephul’s announcement was “not…
Chancellor Merz to meet Italy’s Meloni
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to meet with Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni in Rome Police officer in Berlin…
Russia and Ukraine to hold their first peace talks in 3 years
ISTANBUL (AP) — The first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks since the early weeks of Moscow’s 2022 invasion ended…
European leaders want to turn screws on Putin after delayed Turkey talks – POLITICO
Punitive tariffs on Russian imports are under discussion, two European officials said. The EU has imposed sizable sanctions…
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…