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’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…
German ex-finance minister kills film producer’s dog with car – POLITICO
Reached for comment by Bild, Lindner confirmed the accident and said he did not know “the dog had…
Germany’s Merz softens skepticism of US role in NATO after meeting Rutte – POLITICO
The tone was a sharp departure from February, when Merz — then the German opposition leader and a…
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…
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz to declare state of emergency over migration
ADVERTISEMENT Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz intends to declare a state of emergency on migration, Euronews confirmed on…
Germany’s spy agency walks back extremist label for AfD – POLITICO
The dramatic reversal comes after the AfD launched an urgent legal challenge, accusing the outgoing government of launching…
France could now prove the weak link in the Franco-German engine – POLITICO
Just as significant, however, is Merz’s second foreign visit, which is set to be with Polish Prime Minister…
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…
Merz becomes German chancellor in second Bundestag vote – POLITICO
“Madam President, I thank you for your trust and I accept the election,” Merz told the president of…