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Germany’s 2026 Budget: Key Takeaways and What Matters
Germany's parliament will approve the 2026 budget on Friday, marking a significant departure from years of strict financial discipline. The core budget will total...
Putin Has ‘No Successful Exit’ From Ukraine War, German Chancellor Says
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin must accept he has no way to leave the war in Ukraine...
China Courts Germany to Ease Rare-Earth Strains and Boost Strategic Ties
China and Germany have moved quickly to mend trade tensions that escalated after Beijing restricted exports of rare earths and chips, disruptions that have...
China and Germany Agree to End Trade Tensions, Deepen Commercial Ties
China's Vice Premier He Lifeng and German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil agreed on Monday the two countries should strengthen commercial ties and bring an...
Amid Rising Tensions, a Controversial German Delegation Heads to Moscow
Two lawmakers from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) are traveling to Russia next week amid criticism of their party's connections to the Kremlin...
Rheinmetall Nears Multi-Billion Euro Ammunition Deal, CEO Says
German defense company Rheinmetall is finalizing a major ammunitions supply contract worth potentially several billion euros, according to CEO Armin Papperger. This announcement came...
Germany’s economy stagnates in third quarter as exports fall
Germany's economy showed no growth in the third quarter, as reported on Thursday, reflecting challenges in boosting economic activity due to decreasing exports. This...
German reunification? Nein
As the establishment political center in Germany clings to power, sociopolitical disunity and profound disaffection have created a new East-West divide.
The elites’ use of...
China Regains Lead as Germany’s Top Trade Partner Amid U.S. Tariff Hit
China has overtaken the United States as Germany’s largest trading partner in the first eight months of 2025. The shift follows a sharp decline...
German Governing Coalition’s Internal Divisions Threaten Reform Agenda
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing challenges in implementing key policies on pensions and military service, raising concerns about political instability in Germany. Merz's...