Could February 23, 2025, become known as Europe’s Independence Day? It might as well be if the winner of Germany’s election, ...

Friedrich Merz’s reluctance to reform the debt brake and flirtation with the far-right have come back to bite him.

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz, who came out on top in the snap election results, is aiming to close a ...

I knew I had to visit the home of Bismarck to properly appreciate his position in German history. I also visited Germany when ...

Germany could reform and be the powerhouse of Europe. But we can't force it to. It's Germany's choice, not ours.

Friedrich Merz and the CDU's victory in the German election present a shift in Germany's foreign policy, with an emphasis on ...

To what extent is the famous Italian art movement Arte Povera a ‘poor art’ rebellion or a rich man’s game? After a major ...

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

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.

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

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

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