Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, increasingly pitches himself as a pragmatist akin to Angela Merkel. But his mantra ...

Germany faces a severe economic crisis with receding growth, high energy costs, and bureaucratic challenges. Experts predict ...

Especially after the "Liberation Day" tariffs, Europe will have to look out for itself by improving its trade relations with ...

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has attended the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican. Meanwhile, a new study ...

Significantly, Merz began his speech by praising the pro-war and rearmament policies of his predecessor, Olaf Scholz (SPD).

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in Rome and has met Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. Meanwhile, the business-focused FDP party has a new leader after a poor election result. DW has more.

In panel discussions, roundtables, and closed-door meetings, analysts exalted the virtues of the United States as an ...

Post-WWII Germany has long been wary of state power and unfettered spending − and that may stymie new chancellor’s plans.

The new German chancellor has pledged to recover Berlin from years of economic stagnation, deliver on “much needed” military ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday urged the West not to be divided on Ukraine and said he was working to ensure ...

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sets out his government’s policy priorities in his first speech to parliament since taking office.

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will work to bring Europe and the U.S. together in their approach to Ukraine ...