Friedrich Merz says unconditional transatlantic friendship may be over, framing U.S.-German tensions as a strategic test for Germany’s economy.
Mass protests across Germany reveal mounting political strain as the AfD gains ground and debate intensifies over bans and cooperation barriers.
AfD’s strong Saxony-Anhalt result drew sharp reactions from Poland, France and the Czech Republic, raising wider EU policy concerns.
AfD’s landslide in Saxony-Anhalt leaves no clear governing majority and raises pressure on Germany’s energy, sanctions and coalition politics.
Several hundred Ukrainian soldiers have deserted military training programs in Germany since 2022, revealing new security and policy challenges for European defense cooperation.
Germany’s CDU/CSU support drops to 20%, the lowest in five years, as far-right AfD leads polls ahead of key federal state elections, signaling shifting voter dynamics.
German military bases face a surge in drone incursions linked to hybrid threats, prompting new counter-UAV technology initiatives amid rising security concerns.
Germany confronts escalating hybrid warfare threats, including explosive drone attacks, prompting new technological defenses amid rising geopolitical tensions in Europe.
A Kremlin-linked bot network spreads false German media-style content to influence voter sentiment ahead of September regional elections, targeting all but pro-Russian parties.
German President Steinmeier calls for Europe to uphold international law and counteract the ruthless geopolitical strategies of Russia and the US amid rising populism and reform challenges.