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

German voters picked Conservative party head Friedrich Merz to lead Germany, and by extension Europe, during a decisive stress test in trans-Atlantic relations. Can he rise to expectations?

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

President Trump has called on NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5 percent, with only three countries ...

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

Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) said on Wednesday they had agreed to start talks on a possible coalition with Friedrich Merz ...

Premier takes flight in the rarefied atmosphere of diplomacy, daring to go where no man — or woman — has gone.

Leadership from Berlin will be essential to safeguard Europe against Russia and ward off election interference from America.

Britain and Germany finally admit the low state of their militaries.

While the newly-elected Chancellor’s intentions aim to bolster national sovereignty, the transition towards reduced U.S.

On February 24th America sided with Russia and North Korea in voting against a UN resolution proposed by its European allies ...

Shares in Germany's Rheinmetall have soared 57% this year, while BAE Systems is up 17% and France's Thales has gained 22%.