Xi and Merz pledge to strengthen ties as they rebalance amid ‘turbulent’ times
China and Germany have pledged to elevate ties as they seek to rebalance relations amid global uncertainties. Chinese…
Peter Thiel ties put major German military drone deal on shaky ground – POLITICO
“The fact is that Peter Thiel openly rejects our democracy. We do not know how large his influence…
Germany’s Chancellor Merz to meet Chinese leaders in Beijing
BEIJING (AP) — The first official trip to China by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz comes as his country’s…
Zelenskyy says Putin has ‘not broken’ Ukrainians on 4th anniversary of the war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared Tuesday that Russia has not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed…
Merz heads to Beijing as Germany Inc. reels from ‘China shock’ – POLITICO
But few expect any sweeping deals will be reached. German industry leaders are instead calling for more concrete…
‘China shock’ hangs over German leader Friedrich Merz’s first visit to Beijing
At a time when German industry is frequently slammed for being too slow and reluctant to change, there…
Hungary threatens to veto new EU sanctions on Russia
BRUSSELS (AP) — Germany, France and other European countries vowed their unwavering support for Ukraine on Monday as…
Why Germany’s conservatives can’t get over Angela Merkel – POLITICO
Jens Spahn, now leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group and once Merkel’s health minister, struck a similar tone. “A…
The week the EU’s climate foundations started to shake – POLITICO
“It says, basically, if you want to pollute, you pay. If you don’t want to pay, innovate. And…
Europe and America need each other, but trust is gone – POLITICO
But he framed his appeal in terms of blood and soil familiar to Make America Great Again supporters,…
Nuke-talk is heating up among Europeans in Munich – POLITICO
Estonia isn’t ruling out joining early-stage talks on a common nuclear deterrent in Europe, Deputy Defense Minister Tuuli…
Germany Issues Warning to United States Amid ‘Deep Rift’
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz and U.S. President Donald Trump during a summit in Egypt on Oct. 13, 2025.…