Germany’s conservatives name veteran defence policy expert as foreign minister
The new pick has a strong background in security and is the first CDU politician in the role in almost 60 years. He will take the helm in Germany’s EU politics.
German government lowers 2025 economic forecast to zero growth
The EU’s biggest economy is in trouble. With zero growth predicted for 2025, Germany faces another year of economic crisis.
EU approves German €5 billion scheme to cut industry CO2 emissions
Germany’s industry is set for a green transformation as the EU backs a multi-billion-Euro push to slash emissions in key sectors like chemicals, construction, and food.
German lawmakers approve huge defence, infrastructure spending plan
MPs in Germany voted in favour of a spending package. It dovetails with a raft on EU measures on defence, climate and industrial policies.
Austria’s acting chancellor criticises German talk of border controls
Austria and Germany at loggerheads over measures deemed necessary to reduce irregular migration into the European Union.