German Chancellor Friedrich Merz navigates coalition tensions, pension reforms, and international diplomacy amidst ongoing political controversies.
Chancellor Merz emphasizes Germany's unwavering support for Israel's security and humanitarian efforts in Gaza following the 2023 Hamas attacks, highlighting historical responsibility and peace initiatives.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Israel in December 2025 to reaffirm Germany's steadfast support for Israel amid ongoing conflict and emphasizes the goal of a two-state solution.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz underscores the complex, historically rooted yet challenged German-Israeli relationship amid rising antisemitism and geopolitical tensions in 2025.
The AfD youth congress in Gießen was marred by violence and large protests, with political speeches drawing controversy and police confirming injuries and arrests.
VfB Stuttgart's 4-0 win in Deventer was overshadowed by violent clashes between Dutch police and fans, prompting outrage from the club chairman and UEFA complaints.
Germany and global powers navigate the balance between military strength and diplomacy amid rising tensions and strategic deployments.
Federal President Steinmeier calls on Germans to actively resist right-wing extremism on the symbolic November 9 anniversary, warning against political cooperation with extremist parties such as the AfD.
On the Pogromnacht anniversary, German leaders call for decisive action against rising antisemitism and anti-democratic extremism, urging societal engagement and political responsibility.
A Polish court has ruled against extraditing a Ukrainian suspect accused in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage to Germany, citing military action context and raising geopolitical tensions.
Germany confronts rising antisemitism two years after the Hamas attack, balancing government solidarity with Jews and complex political stances on Israel.
Germany suspects Russian control in recent drone incidents disrupting airports, while Russia denies accusations, escalating political tensions over security threats.
German scientists and experts call for a reevaluation of the country's Israel policy amid the Gaza conflict.
Tensions rise as Russia's Foreign Minister accuses Germany of a Nazism revival amid calls for political reflection in Germany.
German bishops critique Israel's actions in Gaza, reflecting public concerns about humanitarian assistance as geopolitical tensions rise.
Bishop Bätzing criticizes Israel's Gaza actions while Germany confronts rising flight costs due to tax policies.
German officials are under pressure to investigate alleged war crimes linked to a sniper from Munich in the Gaza conflict.
Controversy erupts over military research at University of Kiel, prompting calls for a cessation of such studies.
Germany's leadership rejects Poland's reparations claims from WWII, asserting the issue is historically settled.
Poland's reparations demands from Germany fuel ongoing debate on historical responsibility.
Karol Nawrocki intensifies Poland's reparations demands from Germany, asserting historical grievances.
A peace demonstration in Berlin led by Sahra Wagenknecht highlights growing calls for diplomatic solutions.
Germany, France, and the UK jointly condemn Israel's airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar.
The EU halts financial aid to Israel due to the Gaza conflict, signaling a political shift.
Major legal actions by German prosecutors against militant Saxon separatists are underway, highlighting concerns of national security.