The world's political and business leaders have converged on the Swiss resort town of Davos to discuss global challenges. Leaders from China, Ukraine and Germany are taking the stage on day one. Follow DW for more.

As President Donald Trump’s return to the White House hogged the world’s attention this week, a photo of a half-empty auditorium in Davos, Switzerland, circulated online, leading critics to declare the annual gathering of global political and business leaders “dead.”

The European Union is working on a proposal for bloc-wide purchase incentives for electric vehicles to support the bloc’s struggling automakers, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday.

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced cautious optimism on Tuesday on the potential for German-U.S. relations under President Donald Trump, citing good first talks with his administration, and stressed that cooperation was key for peace and prosperity.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed cautious optimism regarding Germany's relations with the U.S. under President Trump, highlighting positive initial discussions. He emphasized the importance of cooperation for global peace and economic progress but acknowledged the need for European self-reliance amidst potential turbulence and tariff threats.

A heated exchange has erupted between Elon Musk and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz following Scholz’s remarks condemning the use of free speech to promote far-right views. The dispute comes after Musk made a controversial hand gesture during Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities,

Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced cautious optimism on Tuesday on the potential for German-U.S. relations under President Donald Trump, citing good first talks with his administration, but stressed

Germany’s ambassador to Washington has warned internally of turbulent relations under Trump while German companies have sounded the alarm over threatened tariffs under the new U.S. administration.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has not achieved any of his goals in waging war against Ukraine and should not succeed in his actions. This was st

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said his government would do its best to support Bangladesh in its transition to

The US president says Russia will face "high levels of taxes, tariffs and sanctions" if it does not make a deal to end the conflict.