No end in sight for Germany’s economic crisis
Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, says his country’s ‘industry is very critical in some places’ – Ludovic Marin/AFP…
Peace process for Ukraine closer than at any time since start of Russian invasion, says Merz – The Irish Times
The chance of a peace process around the Ukraine war is now closer than at any time since…
German parliament passes contested pensions vote as Merz sees off rebellion – The Irish Times
German chancellor Friedrich Merz saw off a parliamentary rebellion on Friday and narrowly held his coalition together in…
German vote exposes Merz weakness and some CDU members’ far-right ambitions – The Irish Times
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has spent just six months in office but, at 70, is already three years past…
German coalition passes disputed pension package, ending rift – POLITICO
“This is not the end of our pension policy,” Merz said in a statement after the vote. “It’s…
Germany’s far left saves Merz from potential humiliation on pensions – POLITICO
The Left’s leaders said they were acting not to help the coalition, but rather to protect pensioners from…
‘Generation war’ dogs pension debates in France and Germany – POLITICO
‘Fair to all generations’ Lawmakers in France are sparring this week over a highly contentious plan to freeze…
France and Germany to bring back military service as Russia threat looms – The Irish Times
France and Germany are to bring back military service to bolster national defence, part of a historic reversal…
Geneva war talks: Europeans discuss changes to Ukraine-Russia peace plan with US secretary of state Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio said talks in Geneva were ‘very worthwhile’ and constituted the most productive day in ‘a very…
Germany’s Merz confronts conservative rebellion over pension reform – POLITICO
Merz is effectively stuck between the demands of young conservatives to reconsider the pension package and the obduracy…
Germany: Will pensions standoff bring Merz’s government into question?
By Euronews Published on 16/11/2025 – 22:13 GMT+1 •Updated 23:00 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz backed the government’s pension reform…
Germany Is Just Making Too Much Money in China to Back Away Now
Mercedes-AMG GmbH vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show, 2025. (Bloomberg) — Germany’s business leaders have seen the flashing…