Germany's political landscape is under pressure as the country prepares for a decisive legislative election. The conservative opposition, led by Friedrich Merz, is the frontrunner despite a notable surge from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). This election is set against a backdrop of......
NATO's European members insist that Ukraine must play a central role in any peace negotiations, emphasizing that any agreement to end Russia’s war against Kyiv must be sustainable. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirmed this stance following an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump......
Iran has condemned the new sanctions imposed by the United States on its oil industry, calling them "illegitimate and unlawful." A spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the US of attempting to pressure the Iranian people by preventing the country from engaging in......
Thousands of Germans took to the streets on Saturday to protest the growing influence of the far-right, particularly the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, ahead of the general election set for February 23. Demonstrations took place in Berlin and other cities, where participants voiced......
Morocco is described as “an important partner” for Germany and the European Union (EU), particularly in the realm of agriculture, according to Germany’s Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir. Speaking to the press in Berlin on Saturday, Özdemir highlighted......
Germany’s government has accused US billionaire Elon Musk of interfering in the country's upcoming federal elections, set for February 2025, after he publicly voiced support for the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD). Musk's statements, made through social media posts and an......
Iran has scheduled diplomatic discussions regarding its nuclear program with three major European powers for January 13 in Geneva, Switzerland, according to Iranian state media reports. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who oversees Legal and International Affairs, characterized the upcoming......
The German political landscape faces a significant shift as President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has dissolved parliament and scheduled snap elections for February 23. This decision follows Chancellor Olaf Scholz's loss of a confidence vote on December 16, which left him heading a minority government. The......
On Wednesday afternoon, the French National Assembly will hold a crucial vote of no confidence against the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier, as reported by parliamentary sources. The motion, presented by the left-wing alliance, is expected to gain significant support, particularly after the......
In her recently published memoir, Freedom, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel offers a candid look at her 16-year tenure, reflecting on her interactions with global leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Merkel, 70, provides......
Angela Merkel, Germany’s chancellor for 16 years, remains a key figure in shaping modern European politics. Her leadership, spanning critical global events from the financial crisis to the migrant crisis, and notably Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, continues to be analyzed and debated.......
In a significant political shift, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has claimed a historic victory in the eastern state of Thuringia. According to exit polls published on Sunday, the AfD secured over 32% of the vote, marking the first time since World War II that a far-right party is......
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has committed to rebuilding and strengthening the United Kingdom’s relationships with European Union member states ahead of a key diplomatic visit to Berlin. His discussions with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz are expected to focus on vital issues such as defense, trade,......
