A years-long renewables push leaves the economy hostage to the weather.

Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz and his CDU won Germany's election, yet his personal popularity is low — and getting lower. Most Germans don't trust him, not least because of his approach to the ...

Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz and his CDU won the German election — yet his personal popularity is low and getting ...

As the U.S. backs away from the global stage, Germany has committed to hundreds of billions in defense spending. Bringing ...

Germany's economy faces stagnation in 2025. The government forecasts zero growth, down from earlier predictions. Donald Trump ...

Germany’s outgoing government will leave the Eurofighter sale decision to incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz, official German ...

True to its Gaullist legacy, France has always been wary of becoming too dependent on the Western world’s great superpower.

Fears are growing in the EU that sanctions against Russia may expire in July. Options for frozen foreign exchange reserves ...

Germany's incoming government has promised a revival - but companies remain pessimistic about the economic outlook this year.

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Modern politics can be brutally unforgiving for incumbent politicians. Yet, for incoming German chancellor Friedrich Merz, ...

World leaders remembered Pope Francis as "a beacon of compassion", as the death on Monday of the leader of the world's 1.4 ...