Germany may be the sick man of Europe, but the industrial powerhouse is still top dog in terms of gains in real GDP growth for now. But not for long. A three-year long recession is eating into the big lead,

Earlier this year, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to build Europe’s strongest army – a tall order for a country whose military has undergone years of neglect.

The King has said the UK and Germany are ready to “bolster Europe” against the threat of further Russian aggression and both nations “stand” with Ukraine. Charles spoke as tensions between Europe and Russia appeared to intensity this week after Vladimir Putin accused Kyiv’s European allies of sabotaging US-led efforts to end the war.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz joined European politicians in saying the bloc’s banking regulations are too strict as the US gives lenders an easier ride to free up financing for the economy.

A Cleveland traveler's journey through Cologne and Vienna reveals how traditional holiday markets provide unique shopping, food and cultural experiences worth the overseas trip.

Matthew Whitaker, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, told the Berlin Security Conference earlier this month that he hoped a German would become Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), overseeing the alliance’s military activities in Europe, a role that has been held by an American since NATO’s inception.

The other is the National Escape Clause (nec), which allows countries to increase defence spending by up to 1.5% of gdp over the next four years without falling foul of eu deficit rules. Already 16 countries have signed up,

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his governing coalition will seek to loosen an effective ban on combustion-engine vehicles in the European Union as Germany seeks to ease pressure on its embattled carmakers.

Spain are champions of the Women's Nations League. Again. The women's team clinched the trophy for the second time in two years after defeating Germany in the second leg of the final on Tuesday with an aggregate score of 3-0.