Merz has four to five years not just to breathe new life into his party, but to ensure the country’s traditional political ...

I knew I had to visit the home of Bismarck to properly appreciate his position in German history. I also visited Germany when ...

The far-right group has learned to communicate in a country where traditional media no longer shape public opinion.

Germany could reform and be the powerhouse of Europe. But we can't force it to. It's Germany's choice, not ours.

To what extent is the famous Italian art movement Arte Povera a ‘poor art’ rebellion or a rich man’s game? After a major ...

Paul Hockenos is a journalist and author based in Berlin. His most recent book is “Berlin Calling: A Story of Anarchy, Music, ...

If he wants an effective governing majority, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must invite the AfD into the government.

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz, the country's presumptive next chancellor, is set to make a surprise visit to ...

Germany's economy is in desperate need of foreign labor, but a political environment hostile to all kinds of immigrants makes ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushes back on allegations President Donald Trump is excluding Ukraine from peace talks with Russia, dismisses concerns about NATO alliance.

Germany's conservative chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz on Wednesday drew a chorus of criticism, including from his ...

Germany’s economy had stalled. In 2024, German GDP was 0.2 percent lower than in the previous year, and forecasts for 2025 ...