In a picturesque part of eastern Germany, the far-right party is within touching distance of forming its first ever regional government

Christian Democrats avoid campaigning with German chancellor as they try to slow rise of far right in Saxony-Anhalt

Paris sees risks for its industry and the continent’s sovereignty in Berlin’s rapid defence build-up

Paris sees risks for its industry and the continent’s sovereignty in Berlin’s rapid defence build-up

This week’s rejection of the US president’s Hormuz request is remarkable. But the EU is still at the mercy of events

UK, France and Germany refuse to be drawn into wider war with Iran, risking a showdown with US president

German chancellor enters debate over funding conventional weapons made by Rheinmetall vs defence start-ups

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US secretary of state sought to mollify but underlying message reinforced US administration’s talking points

The unravelling of transatlantic ties has shocked a country that had an emotional attachment to the relationship

The unravelling of transatlantic ties has shocked a country that had an emotional attachment to the relationship

Looming US sanctions risk cutting fuel supplies to German capital, prompting government to review Rosneft expropriation

Looming US sanctions risk cutting fuel supplies to German capital, prompting government to review Rosneft expropriation

Looming US sanctions risk cutting fuel supplies to German capital, prompting government to review Rosneft expropriation

Upcoming regional elections have reignited debate about CDU’s policy of excluding AfD

Maga allies refuse to condone US president’s threats over Greenland, with many staying quiet or blaming Brussels

The more the EU has to pay for ingratiation with Trump, the less convincing its strategic rationale for doing so

The more the EU has to pay for ingratiation with Trump, the less convincing its strategic rationale for doing so

Arson that left parts of German capital without electricity for days highlights poor energy infrastructure

As Friedrich Merz pushed to finalise a deal on Russian frozen assets, it became clear that he was missing one key ally

MPs said four-hour email outage started as Ukrainian president entered the Bundestag

Family business association loses some members, including pharmacy chain Rossmann, after engaging with AfD

Proposed downsizing of €100bn flagship defence project follows feuding by Airbus and Dassault

The former chancellor turned Moscow lobbyist shows no sign of remorse for his role in Nord Stream 2

Chancellor says higher tariffs, reduced quotas and preferential procurement are needed to shield struggling industry

With the economy stagnant and the far-right AfD gaining popularity, the chancellor is under pressure to deliver his promised reforms

President Trump had floated the idea of a meeting last week, saying that he planned to speak with Russia’s leader in “two weeks or so” about Ukraine.

With the economy stagnant and the far-right AfD gaining popularity, the chancellor is under pressure to deliver his promised reforms

[FREE TO READ] Chancellor Friedrich Merz seeking to reignite economy and address challenges of a shrinking workforce

Chancellor calls on Europe to unlock €140bn loan and ‘massively raise the costs’ of Kremlin aggression

State modernisation minister Karsten Wildberger promises to bring about digital age in country clinging to fax machines

State modernisation minister Karsten Wildberger promises to bring about digital age in country clinging to fax machines

Reduction in federal workforce has hollowed out the number of knowledgeable officials in Washington

Berlin convenes virtual summit on Wednesday, including call with presidents of US and Ukraine

[FREE TO READ] Washington advised to use economic penalties to shape talks and enforce any ceasefire

Russian leader’s technique is to lie and play for time, warns former French president François Hollande

Lars Klingbeil criticises US president hours before meeting Treasury secretary in Washington

Finance minister Lars Klingbeil says deep cuts needed in areas other than infrastructure and defence