Debate is building over just how deep the Trump administration’s antagonism runs, and whether the real goal is to destroy the ...

Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) said on Wednesday they had agreed to start talks on a possible coalition with Friedrich Merz ...

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

As expected, Friedrich Merz is set to become the next German chancellor after his conservative Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) ...

French President Emmanuel Macron will dine with Germany's chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Wednesday evening, the Elysee said.

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

CDU celebrations are muted because a 28.52pc vote share means a weaker negotiating position in coalition with the centre-Left ...

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

Leadership from Berlin will be essential to safeguard Europe against Russia and ward off election interference from America.

The European Union’s lawmaking machine in Brussels has long suffered from its perception as a conveyor belt of red tape and ...

Rubio cast Trump’s cajoling of European allies to spend more on defense as consistent with long-standing calls from the ...

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?