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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

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

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 16