German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday welcomed US President Donald Trump's decision to back away from threats to seize Greenland by force from ally Denmark, calling it 'the right way to go'.
As Europe waits for US President Trump to signal his next move on Greenland, Germany and its European allies are taking stock of their options for retaliation. From a 'trade bazooka' to a World Cup boycott, here's what German leaders are considering.
Most of the major parties in Germany's Bundestag met separately in January to agree their top policy goals for 2026. From immigration crackdowns to tax reforms to rent controls, they largely identified wildly different priorities for Germany.
European leaders sending their troops to Greenland has - writes political columnist John Lichfield - called Donald Trump's bluff when it comes to military conflict. Instead the continent faces the prospect of a long and brutal trade war.
Younger voters across Europe are increasingly tempted by hard-right and anti-migrant parties, but experts say this can't be explained by anti-immigration politics alone.
Armin Laschet, a prominent member of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party, called on Friday for renewed dialogue with Russia, saying the current situation was "absurd".
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected in Berlin on Tuesday for talks, as German officials seek to step up deportations of Syrians, despite unease about continued instability in their homeland.
Germany’s Christian Social Union party wants to dramatically tighten immigration rules and deport more refugees, but opposition lawmaker Clara Bünger tells The Local their proposals are not real solutions, and would do more harm than good.
The German government is pushing forward with its plans to tighten its citizen's allowance benefit. Here's when the changes can be expected to come into force.
Germany's defence ministry said Thursday that the reconnaissance mission to Greenland by several European NATO members aims "to explore options for ensuring security in light of Russian and Chinese threats in the Arctic".
Germany's vice chancellor warned Wednesday that Europe's ties with the United States were 'disintegrating' as they endure a 'historic period of upheaval' under President Donald Trump's administration.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that Iran's regime was living out its last days, as pressure grew on the Islamic republic over crackdowns on protests that have reportedly killed hundreds of people.
Inflation at the supermarket is among many German residents' primary concerns. The SDP party has called on grocers to keep food prices stable - here's what the big brands have to say about it.
This technical term has been named Germany's 'non-word' or 'ugliest word' of the year for 2025, with judges saying the way politicians use it is misleading.
India and Germany are looking to boost defence industry cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday after hosting Chancellor Friedrich Merz in his home state of Gujarat.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz left for India on Sunday for a visit to bolster economic and security ties between the top EU economy and the Asian population giant.
More deportations, tighter immigration rules and the return of nuclear energy – Germany's CSU party has some dramatic policy goals in mind for the coming year that could concern some of the country's foreign residents.
The ruling coalition in Germany's eastern state of Brandenburg lost its majority on Tuesday, sparking calls from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) for new elections.
Asked to explain how saboteurs could have cut the energy supply to an entire Berlin district so easily, Berlin’s mayor replied: “Should I put a police officer at every location?” Critics say he’s missing the point.
The year 2026 brings state elections that are likely to shake up coalition politics in Germany, and may even mark the beginning of a major shift for the republic. Here's an overview of what to watch out for.
A draft resolution by Bavaria’s conservative CSU party calls for a “major deportation offensive” in 2026, including scheduled flights to Syria and Afghanistan, according to reports on Friday.
The European Union reacted sharply on Wednesday to US visa sanctions imposed on five European figures involved in regulating tech companies, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.
The Trump administration has issued an entry ban against two managing directors of a German non-profit committed to combating hate on the internet, as well as founders of similar organisations in England and a former EU commissioner.
Germany's central bank on Friday slightly lowered its growth forecast for next year in Europe's largest economy, predicting a slower recovery after three years of stagnation.
