Friedrich Merz's growing influence is met with internal SPD resistance, potentially destabilizing the German coalition government. International events add further complexity. Read more...

The Taliban's extensive surveillance system in Afghanistan and a deadly suicide bombing in Pakistan are raising human rights concerns and highlighting regional instability. Read more...

The SPD wins the Hamburg election while European leaders discuss Ukraine's security and defense. Tensions rise over troop deployment and peace proposals. Read more...

Donald Trump navigates criticism from German CDU Vice Wadephul regarding strategic errors while also garnering support from the business elite. A meeting with Zelensky turns sour. Read more...

Unions are fighting on two fronts: demanding support for families of victims of the military dictatorship and warning of massive job losses in higher education. Plus, an update on German political talks. Read more...

A car attack in Mannheim, Germany, during carnival celebrations has resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries. Police have ruled out political motives. Read more...

Germany grapples with political uncertainty as distrust in a key leader surfaces, while a tragic car incident claims lives in Mannheim, highlighting a nation facing multiple challenges. Read more...

The SPD celebrates a victory in Hamburg, but national concerns linger as coalition talks with the Union are urged amidst declining support for the Greens. Read more...

Friedrich Merz navigates political challenges in Germany, pushing for Bundeswehr funding while facing criticism and internal party disputes as he eyes the Chancellorship. Read more...

Amid US aid suspension to Ukraine, fueled by Trump's stance, China positions itself as a champion of global economic cooperation. Germany and France seek stronger ties. Read more...

The White House is reportedly drafting a proposal to ease US sanctions on Russia as Trump seeks to improve relations with Moscow and resolve the Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, German politicians debate conscription. Read more...

A roundup of political news: dense housing development debates in the US, Ukrainian resolve to fight, German military service discussions, and AfD's Hamburg election results. Read more...

Friedrich Merz navigates Germany's financial challenges with proposed debt increases for defense and infrastructure, faces scrutiny over integration policies, and deals with a shifting political landscape. Read more...

A look at recent German news, including controversies surrounding Fasnet celebrations, a shocking crime in Lower Saxony, criticism of the CDU/CSU, and results from the Hamburg election. Read more...

Greenland's Prime Minister rejects Trump's acquisition interest, while China warns of "any type of war" in response to tariffs. Read more...

Germany faces a complex political landscape with calls to revive military service, debates over defense spending, and concerns about a rightward shift affecting civil society. Read more...

Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD agree on a massive spending package for defense and infrastructure, while Hamburg election results show a close race. Plus, a court ruling in Biberach. Read more...

Markus Söder defends the debt deal between the CDU/CSU and SPD while sharply criticizing the Greens at the CSU's Political Ash Wednesday event. He also outlines red lines for any potential coalition with the SPD. Read more...

Germany grapples with increasing defense spending by potentially lifting the debt brake and controversies surrounding hate speech laws and media freedom. Read more...

Donald Trump's influence persists, impacting everything from DC's homeless encampments and EU emissions regulations to crypto reserves and education policy. Read more...