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…
AfD is officially a right-wing extremist group, Germany’s intel agency says – POLITICO
This is the first time in modern German history that the party with nationwide representation in parliament has…
Germany’s Merz appoints MediaMarkt chief as new digital minister
ADVERTISEMENT Karsten Wildberger, currently CEO of Ceconomy AG – the parent company of consumer electronic companies MediaMarkt and…
German coalition member backs US easing Nord Stream sanctions in Russia peace talks – POLITICO
Her comments come after POLITICO reported that Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, advocates lifting sanctions on Russian energy…
Germany bets on volunteers to fix a hollowed-out army — but will it work? – POLITICO
It’s a challenge that’s rooted not just in recruitment numbers, but in decades of political decisions that pushed…
German parties’ boycott of far right looks to be over — with AfD on course for key jobs – POLITICO
The AfD won more than 20 percent of the vote and secured 152 seats to become the biggest…
Germany’s new coalition partners are already disagreeing — over what they just agreed – POLITICO
While the coalition agreement includes such a measure, Merz stressed that all commitments are conditional on the funding…
Germany’s finance minister warns of recession risk due to Trump tariffs – POLITICO
Kukies dismissed the idea that Washington has gained the upper hand in trade talks after announcing the latest…