Paul Hockenos is a journalist and author based in Berlin. His most recent book is “Berlin Calling: A Story of Anarchy, Music, ...

German voters picked Conservative party head Friedrich Merz to lead Germany, and by extension Europe, during a decisive stress test in trans-Atlantic relations. Can he rise to expectations?

Far-right parties have become leading opposition forces in both Germany and France, and they believe they hold the democratic future of these countries in their hands.

OP-ED. Germany doubts itself more than ever, writes diplomat Jérémie Gallon. But it would be a big mistake to underestimate ...

If he wants an effective governing majority, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must invite the AfD into the government.

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz, the country's presumptive next chancellor, is set to make a surprise visit to ...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain cut international aid to raise military spending. He’s hoping to make a case for ...

Germany's conservative chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz on Wednesday drew a chorus of criticism, including from his ...

On February 24th America sided with Russia and North Korea in voting against a UN resolution proposed by its European allies ...

Incoming German leader will hold high-stakes talks with French president as Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump hover over Europe ...

Although securing the second-best election result in its party history, the Greens will now become part of Germany's ...

Many challenges lie ahead for Germany's new coalition government with the country in a state of flux, facing mounting ...