Germany and France have long been regarded as the twin engines of Europe. While France has to deal with its own slate of problems, in Germany many important issues are on the back burner while the country waits for a new government. Can hard-nosed conservative Friedrich Merz be the fresh pair of hands the country needs?
The European Union is under pressure to expand the weapons manufacturing industry in response to increased demand as EU countries rearm in the wake of the all-out Russian invasion of Ukraine.
European Commission President warns that in trade “a lot is at stake for both sides” in a carefully worded message to new US President Donald Trump.
As Donald Trump takes office for a second term as president of the United States, two leading figures in Germany’s conservative political circle said the EU must be united to face the challenges ahead.
As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to reshape global security, NATO and EU leaders are calling for a massive increase in defence spending. With proposals ranging from higher GDP targets to joint EU borrowing, the debate highlights Europe’s struggle to close the gap in its defence capabilities.