The country’s perennial yearning for reassurance is still dominating discourse — but this time around, it’s likely to be in vain.

To hedge against Trumpian pressure tactics, it would therefore be in Germany's interest to lead the way toward a more independent European policy. Such a policy would not seek equidistance between ...

Moving away from its historic role, conservatism is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish from the far right.

Ukraine must win the war against Russia, regain lost territory and be free to join military alliances, Friedrich Merz, favourite to become Germany's next chancellor, said Thursday.

U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi called Thursday for cooperation between Syria's new authorities, host countries and donors to secure the return of 6.2 million Syrian refugees to ...

US president offers few details on push to end nearly three-year war in Ukraine as he delivers speech via videolink.

US president addresses global elites via video link as he sets out his vision for the world over the next four years.

Merz, whose centre-right bloc currently tops the polls, is toughening his stance on migration ahead of federal elections next month.

BERLIN (Reuters) - German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become the next chancellor, said on Thursday he wanted ...

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz outlines plans to restore trust with key allies and enhance Germany's assertiveness globally. His vision includes better coordination of national security and ...

Friedrich Merz, currently leading in polls to become German chancellor, said Thursday if elected he will impose strict border controls.

BERLIN - Germany will eventually have to spend more than 2% of economic output on defence but must first reform its ...