Merz aims to shift Europe away from US dependence, but rising far-right pressure and geopolitical tensions could complicate ...

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

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

However, reunification in 1990 allowed Angela Merkel, the East German daughter of a protestant pastor, to enter politics and ...

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

Friedrich Merz calls for the continent to urgently organize its own defense capabilities, marking a profound shift in approach from Europe’s biggest economy ...

Germany’s election winner Friedrich Merz wants to form a government quickly in order to revive a moribund economy, hike ...

Which is why Merz's idea of reshaping policies vis-à-vis security is worth cherishing for not only his own country but also ...

The defence of freedom at home and in Europe is the paramount task facing likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz ...

The incoming conservative-led government in Germany will face daunting challenges as it confronts a rapidly changing security ...

A sense of urgency is rising as parties on the extreme right and left may be able to block defense spending when Germany’s ...

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