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When Germany Leads the Rise of the European Union’s Defense
A major change is underway in Europe. Germany, which for seventy years took a passive and cautious approach to military matters due to the...
Germany: US troop drawdown should be a wake-up call for Europe
A planned drawdown of 5,000 U. S. troops from Germany has prompted German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius to call on Europe to enhance its...
Germany’s Cyber Chief: No Immediate Plans to Use Palantir
Germany's armed forces currently do not plan to award contracts to the U. S. data analytics and defense software company Palantir, according to military...
Merz suggests Ukraine may need to cede territory to unlock EU membership
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested on Monday that Ukraine may need to accept losing control over some of its territory in a future peace...
Germany’s President Slams Trump’s Iran War as “Disastrous Mistake”
Frank-Walter Steinmeier has issued an unusually blunt condemnation of the Iran war, calling it a violation of international law and a politically catastrophic decision....
Make a German ECB Chief to Reboot Europe’s Economic Edge
As the European Central Bank prepares to hold interest rates steady, attention is shifting from short term policy to long term leadership. The question...
Merz: No Quick End in Sight for Iran War
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed rising concerns in Europe about the U. S. and Israeli war against Iran, warning of a "dangerous escalation" without...
Trump–Merz Talks Test Transatlantic Ties Amid Iran War and Tariff Turmoil
U.S. President Donald Trump hosts German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House at a moment of acute geopolitical strain. What was initially expected...
Europe Knows It’s Under Attack. So Why Won’t It Respond?
In the spring of 2024, Czech and German police arrested suspects in what security officials widely assessed as a Russia-linked network of arson and...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Visit to China: Consolidating Forces Against the U.S.?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to China in early 2026 reflects Berlin’s strategic adjustment amid a fragmented international order and growing transatlantic pressure under...