Germany is positioning itself as the spearhead of a tougher European line against President Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland, framing Washington’s move as economic blackmail that cannot go unanswered.

European powers are examining how to their bolster nuclear arsenals to guard against Russia amid questions about America’s commitment to NATO.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to build Europe's strongest military for Germany. Germany's shift in defense policy followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and NATO goals. Experts highlighted challenges like underinvestment, recruitment, and political ...

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 ...

BERLIN, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Germany will send 13 soldiers to Greenland on Thursday as part of a reconnaissance mission with other European nations, the German government and defence ministry said on Wednesday,

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,

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 ...

His remarks to the annual World Economic Forum come as European leaders try to de-escalate tensions with the U.S. over Trump’s plan to acquire Greenland.