For decades, Germany has stood squarely in Israel’s corner, its dark history of Jewish persecution shaping its modern-day policy of virtually unquestioned backing. In the aftermath of the Hamas ...

Friedrich Merz, a conservative Christian Democrat, became Germany’s next chancellor after a surprising setback in parliament delayed him from taking office. By Christopher F. Schuetze Reporting ...

Loosening of German debt brake can fund defence spending Priorities include strengthening air defences to intercept drones German army chief said Russian forces are rapidly gaining firepower ...

Futures on the DAX indicate the German stock market is set to open flat on Tuesday, after gaining 1.7% on Monday. The bounce was fuelled by Donald Trump’s decision to delay steep tariffs on EU ...

Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor of Germany after facing a historic loss in the Bundestag. In the second round, 325 lawmakers voted for Merz, bringing him past the 316-vote threshold.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio threw a temper tantrum after a German intelligence agency classified a far-right organization as “extremist.” Germany’s domestic intelligence agency labeled ...

The new German government wants to revive the German economy by introducing an urgent recovery program. However, the crisis is so severe that economic experts see little chance of a rapid upturn.

Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio blasted Germany’s government for labeling the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party as an “extremist” political group.

Germany aims to support embattled industrial companies with lower electricity prices, but critics say the plan could threaten market stability and climate goals ...

Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. Recently, the German government announced that it is going to label or maybe relabel the Alternative für Deutschland—the Alternative for ...

BERLIN — Friedrich Merz won lawmakers' approval to become the next German chancellor on Tuesday in a second vote in parliament, hours after an unprecedented defeat in the first round.

Friedrich Merz secured the top job but only after losing on his first attempt, a surprise that potentially weakens his government at a fraught time for Germany and Europe. By Jim Tankersley and ...