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The Rise of Continental Politics: Left-Right Polarization Across the Atlantic
The world today now witnesses the emergence of regional compartmentalization that is reshaping global politics, in what can be defined as "continental politics".
In late...
Germany’s Fragile Coalition Faces New Crisis After Labour Minister Resigns
Germany's labour minister, Baerbel Bas, unexpectedly resigned on Monday, creating more uncertainty for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition government after tough state election defeats last...
Germany Warns of a ‘Shadow War’ Beyond Cold War Threats as Berlin Seeks Stronger Spy Powers
Germany is facing a campaign of destabilisation that could pose a greater threat than the Cold War, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt warned on Monday,...
Germany Defies Trump, Backs Zelenskiy Amid Calls for Ukraine’s Leader to Step Down
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reaffirmed Germany's support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy after US President Donald Trump's suggestion for his removal. Wadephul emphasized...
Germany’s AfD Firewall Under Pressure as Far-Right Gains Test Political Consensus
Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that extremism is infiltrating Germany's parliamentary system, indicating a weakening of the mainstream parties' efforts to isolate the far-right Alternative...
Germany Stands Firm on Russia Sanctions Despite Trump’s Diesel Announcement
Germany announced it will keep sanctions against Russia due to its war on Ukraine, even after US President Donald Trump lifted US sanctions on...
Europe on Alert After Arrest of Former German Spy Chief
European intelligence services are investigating whether secret information was compromised by former German spy chief August Hanning, following his arrest this week on charges...
The Bond Market Is Now a Geopolitical Actor
Three Records in Two Days
On Wednesday, 1 October, the US 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.34%, its highest since 2002. The same day, Britain’s 30-year...
Merz Defies Pressure as Germany Unveils New Military Aid for Ukraine
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz affirmed the country's continued support for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression, announcing an additional €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in military...
Germany Faces Risk of ‘Weimar-Style’ Divisions, Steinmeier Warns
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned that Germany might revert to the divisions seen before World War Two, highlighting the dangers of disinformation spread by...