Polish-German tensions over WWII reparations mar leaders’ summit – POLITICO
But Tusk, under pressure from the opposition nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party, took a harder line on…
From German finance minister to used car salesman – POLITICO
Autoland confirmed Lindner’s new role on Wednesday, saying he “will be responsible for marketing, sales, and digitalization.” Lindner served…
Can Merz-Erdogan talks reset tricky Germany-Turkey ties?
Germany and Turkey have shared a politically tense relationship for years — almost as if by tradition. What…
Germany’s politics of compromise has been compromised – POLITICO
For example, both the CDU and SPD already agree on the reintroduction of military service in some form,…
No, Merz didn’t shoot a mommy polar bear and cubs … it was Russian fake news – POLITICO
The false news story is just one example of a rising tide of Russian disinformation targeting European leaders.…
LNG could flow from Canadian Arctic port to Europe in about 5 to 7 years, minister estimates – POLITICO
The idea was initially floated back in 2022 when Germany’s then-Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to persuade Canada’s then-Prime Minister…
Europe must assert hard power or become a ‘hunted animal,’ France’s top general warns – POLITICO
Under his watch, France’s armed forces boosted their presence on Europe’s eastern flank and became more active in…
How China could paralyze Germany’s defense ramp-up – POLITICO
The legal frameworks on either side of the Atlantic are starkly different. Washington treats them as strategic assets,…
Merz and Macron vowed to restart the Franco-German engine. It’s already sputtering. – POLITICO
Paris thinks the same. “The Franco-German reflex has been rediscovered,” an Elysée official said. But despite the good…
Germany allows Taliban envoys to facilitate deportations
Germany said Monday that it has allowed two envoys from Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban regime to enter the country…