Berlin has expressed doubt about the European Union's ability to withstand the rise of nationalist parties and the pressure from the Trump administration. The unprecedented German skepticism has raised fears of lasting weakening,

This year, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to build Europe’s strongest army – a tall order for a country whose military has undergone years of neglect. The coalition government is hoping a new bill agreed upon last week will help make this a ...

Germany has rejected the European Commission’s proposal for a significantly expanded €2 trillion ($2.3 trillion) budget, just hours after it was announced by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels. Von der Leyen unveiled her plans for ...

Germany has a complicated relationship with its military. Two world wars when the country was on the wrong side of history have taught Germans to be cautious about the pitfalls of a big army. But with a war on European soil and a U.S. president who is less ...

Germany was a hub of excitement earlier this year amid high hopes of an economic rebound — domestically, and across Europe. European Central Bank Governing Council member Martins Kazaks told CNBC that "the big hope lies on Germany" when it comes to ...

German soldiers participate in a ceremonial roll call on May 22 in Vilnius, Lithuania. Germany, which leads a multinational NATO task force in Lithuania, is in the process of deploying a 5,000-strong brigade to Lithuania on a permanent basis. NATO is ...

News regarding Europe is preoccupied with the Ukraine war and the latest Washington surprises, but other developments are important. Among the most important is the positive, effective leadership role of Germany. On July 17 the Kensington Treaty was signed ...

If it does not recognize and institutionalize Germany’s political centrality, Europe is doomed to indecision and irrelevance. The question is no longer whether Germany should lead Europe, but rather how Europe can adapt to the reality that Germany ...

Europe’s cannabis sector is undergoing a profound transformation—one driven by evolving regulations, changing social attitudes, and rising institutional investor interest. Germany, as the continent’s largest economy, stands at the heart of this ...