Politics
Germany's governing conservative alliance has moved quickly to reshape its parliamentary leadership, nominating Thorsten Frei, a trusted adviser to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, to head its parliamentary group following the unexpected resignation of senior party figure Jens Spahn. The decision signals......
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has indicated that his government could enter a new phase following a recent political departure, suggesting that a reshuffle of the federal cabinet may now be considered. Speaking to German broadcaster ZDF on Sunday, Merz said the latest developments could provide an......
Jens Spahn has resigned from his leadership position within Germany’s conservative parliamentary bloc after facing mounting political pressure over the birth of his child through a surrogate mother in the United States. The resignation marks a significant development for Chancellor Friedrich Merz......
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made a direct appeal to supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), urging them to evaluate his government's performance independently as the country prepares for a closely watched state election that could reshape Germany's political landscape. Speaking......
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the eastern German city of Erfurt on Saturday in an attempt to disrupt the annual congress of the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), prompting a large-scale police operation and widespread transport disruptions. Authorities deployed heavy security across......
A group of leading European political and military powers is set to convene in Berlin on Wednesday, as part of renewed efforts to coordinate strategy on the ongoing war in Ukraine and strengthen the continent’s role in shaping the conflict’s diplomatic trajectory. The meeting will bring......
Poland and Germany have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening security collaboration between the two countries, particularly in response to evolving regional security challenges in Europe. The agreement was signed in Warsaw by Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz......
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced that his government will introduce a series of new reform proposals in the coming months as part of efforts to address long-standing structural challenges in the country’s economy and public administration. Speaking in the Bundestag in Berlin, Merz......
The Kremlin has stated that no telephone call is currently planned between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and no date has been set for a possible visit to Moscow by American negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The announcement reflects a pause in high-level......
Germany and France have decided to halt their joint effort to build a next generation combat aircraft, marking the effective collapse of one of Europe’s most ambitious defense cooperation projects after years of industrial deadlock. Two German government officials said both leaders concluded that......
The European Union has agreed to advance accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova by opening Cluster 1, known as the Fundamentals cluster. The decision ends a two-year blockage that had slowed progress for both countries on their path toward membership. The move focuses on governance, rule of......
Japan’s ambassador to the United Nations dismissed Russian accusations over the country’s expanding defence posture, calling them “ridiculous” during a Security Council debate on compliance with the UN Charter. The exchange unfolded in a formal session focused on the principles......
A state reburial ceremony in Kyiv has drawn international attention after Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky oversaw the return of Andriy Melnyk, a leading figure of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists during the Second World War era. The event, held at a national military memorial cemetery......
