German Spy Chiefs Warn of a Russian Shadow War and Risk of Violent Conflict Germany's spy chiefs told lawmakers Russia is waging a shadow war. Here's what they warned and what a new powers bill would change. Latin Times · Oct 6
What's next for Germany's troubled chancellor after a string of state election defeats Friedrich Merz says he intends to stay on as the leader of Germany and his party after a string of state election defeats The Independent UK · Sep 21
Boris Johnson 'forced to evacuate train' after Russian drone strike near Ukraine-Poland border The special train carrying the former prime minister was travelling from Kyiv towards Poland in the early hours of Sunday Evening Standard · Sep 13
Germany and Italy clash over migrant rescue ships and returns Berlin and Rome are increasingly at odds over who should rescue migrants in the Mediterranean — and which country should ultimately take responsibility for them. Are private rescue ships offering vital aid or ultimately helping people smugglers? Euronews · Aug 25
What Is Alternative for Germany? Fast-Rising Party Faces Fresh Ban Calls as More Than 1,000 Lawyers Speak Out More than 1,000 German legal professionals have urged the Bundestag to ban the far-right AfD, citing its unconstitutional policies that threaten democracy, as the party's popularity rises. International Business Times UK · Aug 7
Did the Berlin Pride attack target the LGBTIQIA+ community or European values? The political and media coverage of the recent car ramming attack at Berlin Pride seems to focus exclusively on the Islamist threat in the midst of European societies. That the attack was directed specifically at queer visibility and the fact that the incident left one Polish woman dead is often… The Conversation · Aug 6
Germany’s leaders say the Berlin Pride attack targeted ‘all of us’. What utter hypocrisy The queer community has lost resources and protection due to decisions made by the people now mouthing solidarity in public, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir The Guardian - UK · Jul 29
For outraged Germans, the Jens Spahn scandal is about more than his surrogate baby The powerful politician was no stranger to controversy, but brazenly defying a ban on surrogacy that he had long defended was the last straw, says Berlin-based journalist Tania Roettger The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid growing scrutiny over surrogate baby Following Spahn's resignation, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the move as "the right one" and "unavoidable." "Credibility is the highest asset in politics," the chancellor added. Euronews · Jul 18
Germany's Merz announces sweeping reforms: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules After seven hours of talks, the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, a breakthrough aimed at reviving the struggling economy and countering the rise of the far right. Euronews · Jul 2
Could drones target Germany's parliament? Minister warns of growing threat As drone-related security concerns rise across Europe, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is calling for permanent protection of the Bundestag and other constitutional bodies while authorities expand the country's counter-drone capabilities. Euronews · Jun 13
Germany's ailing Free Democrats pick 74-year-old leader The pro-business Free Democratic Party in Germany has picked a new leader tasked with boosting its support beyond five per cent to return to the Bundestag. AAP · May 30
Germany suspects Russia of Signal phishing attacks targeting politicians Russia has often been accused of carrying out cyberattacks and acts of sabotage across Europe, allegations that Moscow has repeatedly denied. Euronews · Apr 26
Is Germany the sick man of Europe again? The Ring in Berlin In this episode of Ring, recorded in the German capital, it’s Bundestag vs. European Parliament: Christian Democrat Sepp Müller and Leftist Martin Schirdewan go head to head to discuss the reform backlog in the EU’s largest economy. Euronews · Apr 23
Euronews · Apr 16 Berlin approves defence initiatives as domestic industry receives drone and frigate deals New combat drones are planned for use by the so-called Lithuania Brigade, a unit of around 5,000 soldiers who guarantee the defence and security of NATO's eastern flank until the end of 2027.
Euronews · Apr 13 German Chancellor Merz the most unpopular head of government in the world, survey shows Surveys show Friedrich Merz as the most unpopular leader across 24 democracies, far behind Narendra Modi, Lee Jae-myung and Andrej Babiš in approval.
Euronews · Apr 9 German Bundestag chief visits Baltic states to discuss cyber defence on NATO's eastern flank Klöckner will also visit the German Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania on Thursday. Around 5,000 German soldiers are to be deployed to Lithuania by 2027 to support the local military.
Euronews · Feb 12 German parliament chief visits Gaza Strip under Israeli military escort The Federal Foreign Office and the German embassy in Tel Aviv expressed security concerns and explicitly advised against entering the Gaza Strip, according to reports.
Euronews · Feb 11 Aid to Ukraine largely stable as Europe steps up after US withdrawal, study shows The US has almost completely withdrawn aid to Kyiv but Europe has stepped up and massively increased support to fill the gap, stabilising the flow of cash. But a new report finds that the majority of aid comes from a small handful of states.
The Guardian - US · Feb 11 Trump official allies with Europe’s far right in attacks on migration and hate speech policies US state department’s Sarah B Rogers has become face of White House’s hostility to European liberal democracies
Euronews · Jan 7 Merz's Ukraine remarks spark German backlash over troop deployments The possible deployment of Bundeswehr troops to Ukraine has become a topic of debate in Germany, the prospect drawing criticism from both the left and the right.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025 Friedrich Merz wants Berlin to be a geopolitical hub. Will German voters reward him? The chancellor is pursuing a risky quest for European leadership, and last week’s setback over Russian reparations is unlikely to knock him off course
Euronews · Dec 8, 2025 The Musk effect: Could the X owner actually impact Germany’s election? The tech billionaire’s comments online have caused Germany’s government to claim he was ‘interfering’ in the country’s upcoming elections – but it's unclear yet if his efforts would have a substantial impact on the vote’s outcome.
Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025 King prepares to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years The format has reverted to its traditional form after royal parts of Donald Trump’s state visit were confined to the Windsor estate.
Euronews · Nov 16, 2025 Germany: Will pensions standoff bring Merz's government into question? At the annual meeting of the Junge Union, the joint youth organisation of the CDU/CSU ruling coalition, the divide between delegates and Merz widened — especially when it came to pension reform policy.