Tag: Germany

Lars Klingbeil to Serve as Finance Minister in Merz-Led Government

BERLIN — In a political twist few saw coming at the year's start, SPD leader Lars Klingbeil is…

Eurozone Economy Surges Past Expectations as Exporters Race to Beat US Tariffs

The eurozone economy recorded an unexpected surge in early 2025, with exporters hustling to get goods shipped before…

Former Aide to German Far-Right Politician Accused of Spying for China

BERLIN – A former aide to a far-right German lawmaker has been formally charged with espionage on behalf…

Europe Faces Sobering Reality as U.S. Considers Scaling Back Troop Presence

A chill has crept across European defence circles following a blunt warning from U.S. Defence Secretary Peter Hegseth…

US Scales Back Participation in London Ceasefire Talks as Pressure Mounts on Russia-Ukraine Front

London – The much-anticipated ceasefire talks aimed at halting the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine have been…

Germany Launches First Permanent Overseas Troop Deployment on NATO’s Eastern Flank

Germany has officially commenced its first permanent foreign troop deployment since the Second World War, with a 5,000-strong…