Germany Faces Fiscal Tensions as Tax Policies Shift
New government data reveals uneven tax enforcement in Germany, with criticism mounting over how the wealthiest are treated.
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Germany Seriously Considers Return of Military Draft
CDU and CSU politicians are calling for structural steps to reinstate compulsory military service in Germany.
Germany Faces Growing Pressure Over Military Shortages and Conscription
Germany is under growing pressure to address military staffing gaps, with conscription back on the agenda.
Government Rift Widens Over Calls to Ban AfD After Extremism Classification
The SPD is pushing to ban the AfD after its extremism classification, while the CSU opposes legal action.
Germans Now Seen as Russia’s Top Enemy in Dramatic Shift
A Levada Center poll shows a sharp shift in Russian public opinion, with Germany now seen as the biggest threat.
German Prosecutors Seek Immunity Lift for AfD’s Maximilian Krah Over Corruption and China Ties
Dresden prosecutors have requested the lifting of immunity for AfD MP Maximilian Krah amid bribery allegations and suspected ties to China, marking a…
Fear of War Grows in Germany as Historical Memory Clashes with Present Reality
As Germany marks the 80th anniversary of WWII's end, public anxiety about a new European war is growing.
Merz and Trump Signal Thaw in Trade Tensions and Call for Ukraine Ceasefire
German Chancellor Merz and US President Trump held their first call, pledging to ease trade tensions and cooperate on ending the war in Ukraine.
Make Europe Great Again: German Industry Surges Despite Global Trade Tensions
Germany's industrial sector recorded its strongest monthly order growth since December, up 3.6% in March - a surprising bright spot amid ongoing global…
Merz Pushes for EU Unity While Facing Criticism Over Border Crackdown
Chancellor Merz visited Paris and Warsaw on his first diplomatic trip, seeking to strengthen EU ties - even as his strict new border policies draw fire at…
Merz Elected German Chancellor After Unprecedented Parliamentary Turmoil
Friedrich Merz is Germany's 10th Chancellor after a historic two-round Bundestag vote - the first such process in post-war German history.
Germany Plans Immediate Border Crackdown Under New Government
Germany's new government is rolling out sweeping border controls targeting irregular migration.