Friedrich Merz is becoming chancellor at the most challenging time for Germany since reunification 35 years ago.
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Germany’s Intelligence Agency Labels Far-Right AfD as Extremist
The designation is certain to inflame debates over whether the party should be banned, though some polls show it to be the most popular in the country.
Continue readingTrump’s Tariffs Expected to Grind Germany’s Economy to a Halt
The German government scaled back its prediction for 2025 to zero growth, citing the turbulence caused by U.S. tariffs, as well as stubborn bureaucracy and high energy prices.
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