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German coalition agrees on raft of measures to boost growth
The leaders of Germany's ruling coalition parties said they had agreed to pass an immediate action program including tax ...
Germany’s leader has criticized Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Here’s why that’s a big deal
For decades, Germany has stood squarely in Israel’s corner, its dark history of Jewish persecution shaping its modern-day ...
Germany Says It Will Step Up Weapons Support for Ukraine
In the latest sign of a warming relationship, President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Berlin with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who ...
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Russia reacts harshly to Chancellor Merz' support for Ukraine, government plans a tax on online platforms and more news from ...
Zelensky departs Germany with pledge for help with long-range weapons, but no Taurus missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will leave Berlin with a new €5 billion ($5.7bn) arms package as he seeks to build his ...
Germany's new chancellor said it will build Europe's strongest army — but can it deliver?
Germany's new chancellor vowed to build Europe's strongest army — but experts say underinvestment, recruitment, and politics ...
The Meaning of Germany’s Dramatic Rearmament
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is about to make history with his vow to create the 'strongest conventional army in Europe,' writes ...
Genocide in Gaza: Chancellor Merz gives himself an alibi
The chancellor is trying to create an alibi for a crime against humanity that he has supported more unconditionally than ...