Merz Cabinet Reshuffle Shakes Up Berlin
The Merz cabinet reshuffle moves Nina Warken to the Chancellery and hands German health policy to Carsten Linnemann.
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AfD Record High Puts It Ahead of CDU
The AfD record high puts the party far ahead of Merz's CDU and may reshape Germany's migration and integration debate.
Berlin Weighs Rosneft Nationalization After New U.S. Sanctions
Berlin is considering taking over Rosneft Deutschland following new US sanctions on Russian energy.
Germany Approves Record Minimum Wage Increase
Germany's cabinet has approved the biggest minimum wage rise since its introduction a decade ago.
Germany Launches Hightech Agenda to Escape “Mid-Tech Trap”
Germany unveiled a federal Hightech Agenda backed by Chancellor Merz to escape the mid-tech trap and reclaim a leading role in global innovation and…
Merz and Erdogan Clash Over Gaza but Deepen Defense Ties
Chancellor Merz visited Turkey for talks with Erdogan covering Gaza, migration, and defense cooperation.
CDU Wins NRW Local Elections As AfD Surges
The CDU retained its lead in North Rhine-Westphalia's local elections while the AfD posted significant gains and the SPD continued to lose ground.
Germany Defense Readiness at the Center of Merz’s Foreign Policy
Chancellor Merz opened the annual ambassadors' conference in Berlin, placing defense readiness at the center of Germany's foreign policy agenda for the…
German Refugee Freeze Sparks Legal Battles
Germany's new coalition government halted its refugee resettlement programme in April, leaving 183 approved cases in limbo and sparking legal challenges…
Germany Afghanistan Deportations Deal Tested
Germany flew 81 Afghan men with rejected asylum claims to Kabul in July, marking a major shift from policy to practice on deportations that affects the…
Germany Seeks U.S. Patriot Missiles for Ukraine
Germany is negotiating with the U.S. to secure Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine. Here is what the diplomatic push means for Europe's defense strategy.
Germany Marks 70 Years in NATO with Renewed Commitments
Germany commemorated 70 years of NATO membership with renewed defense commitments. The milestone highlights how Germany's role in the alliance has evolved.