The question of whether to send soldiers to a postwar Ukraine is the latest chapter in an evolving relationship between Germans and their military.
Category: Germany
The Backbone of the Global Auto Supply Chain Is at Risk From Trump’s Tariffs
They are threatening smaller parts companies that are key to manufacturing and employ hundreds of thousands in Japan, South Korea and Germany.
German Prosecutors Charge American With Attempted Spying for China
The authorities provided few details about the case, the latest in a series of apprehensions in Germany of potential Chinese spies.
Convicted Murderer Freed by Trump in Venezuelan Prisoner Swap Is Free in U.S.
At least some American officials knew that Dahud Hanid Ortiz had been convicted of a triple murder when he was put on the plane to the United States.
Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks With European Governments
Iranian representatives will meet with negotiators from Britain, France and Germany on Friday, days after they threatened to restore sanctions.
UK, France and Germany Plan for a Post-U.S. Future
The leaders of France, Germany and Britain are building parallel diplomatic institutions to defend Europe as President Trump retreats from the continent.
Mosaic of Lovers, Taken by Nazi Officer, Is Returned to Pompeii
The mosaic, which depicts a couple in an intimate bedroom scene, is among thousands of artifacts stolen from the ancient Roman city.
Migration Fears Turn Europe’s Borderless Dreams Into Traffic Nightmares
Germany’s new government imposed border checks to demonstrate toughness on migration, though crossings started slowing years ago.
Germany Takes an Unassuming Approach to Tax Cuts, in Contrast to Trump
Chancellor Friedrich Merz will pass an early plank of his domestic agenda into law on Friday, grounded in classical economic arguments.
A Napoleon From Long Island Meets His Waterloo
An American war re-enactor earned the job of Napoleon for the 210th anniversary of the battle, despite his accent.
Germany’s Rheinmetall, a Maker of Autos and Arms, Is Forging Stronger US Ties
Rheinmetall, an automotive and arms maker, is using a partnership with the builder of F-35 fighter jets to move into aviation and expand its presence in America.
As Heat Grips Europe, a Struggle to Keep Workers and Customers Cool
Companies are reporting a drop in business, reflecting the economic toll of the heat wave, which is lowering productivity and keeping shoppers at bay.
Günther Uecker, Who Punctuated His Art With Nails, Dies at 95
A member of the German collective Zero Group, he hammered thousands of nails — into columns, chairs, canvases — expressing the power of repetition to bring about complexity.
Teenager Is Charged With Aiding Plot to Attack Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna
The youth, a Syrian who lives in Germany, was accused of helping to interpret bomb-building instructions and of translating an oath of allegiance to the Islamic State for the main suspect.
Germany Wants Recruits. But ‘No One Wants Their Children in the Army.’
Given the country’s past, cultural resistance to becoming a soldier is high. Can leaders change minds to meet a changing world?
Germany to Spend Record Amount on Its Military and Infrastructure
The increase was announced hours before a NATO meeting during which member countries are expected to agree to raise military spending to 5 percent of their G.D.P.
World Leaders Cautiously Welcome Israel-Iran Cease-Fire
In the shaky first hours of the truce, officials were largely positive about the agreement to end the fighting but expressed concern that it remained fragile.
Far-Right Party Tries to Expand Its Appeal in Germany’s West
To reach voters outside its Eastern heartlands, the AfD is putting a new gloss on its anti-immigrant message — while sticking with its agenda.
Turning a Page, Germans Try Celebrating Their Recent Veterans
In a changed world, Germany’s government is trying to recruit more soldiers. A first step? Getting citizens to appreciate their military again.
Trump Era Tests Ties in German City Long Home to American Troops
While the German government frets over the sudden chill in relations with the United States, residents around American bases hope that ties are too tight to cut easily.
World Leaders Urge Restraint Between Israel and Iran
U.N. Report Says We’re Missing the Real Fertility Crisis
Policymakers in many countries assume that birthrates have fallen because people want fewer children, but a global study says financial insecurity is driving those decisions.
Demis Volpi to Leave Hamburg Ballet After Just 10 Months
Weeks after dancers accused Demis Volpi of creating a “toxic working environment” at the company, he has agreed to depart.
Merz Cracks the Trump Code With Friendly White House Meeting
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany spoke rarely but reverently, and found a warm reception in the Oval Office. Now he hopes to turn rapport into policy wins.
Trump Compares Russia and Ukraine to Children Fighting
During a visit by the German leader, President Trump essentially threw up his hands, saying that there was nothing the United States could do right now to end the war.
Euthanasia Advocate Who Assisted in Woman’s Suicide Dies in Germany
Dr. Florian Willet had been under investigation in Switzerland after being present when an American woman died using a so-called suicide pod.
Germans Are Buying More Electric Cars, but Not Teslas
Drivers in the country, Europe’s largest car market, are avoiding vehicles from Tesla, which has seen a drop in sales in other countries as well.
Police Renew Searches in Madeleine McCann Investigation in Portugal
Portuguese police are combing an area near the resort where the British girl disappeared in 2007, as German authorities continue to investigate a suspect, Christian Brückner.
German Border Police Barred From Rejecting Asylum Seekers Arriving From E.U. Nations Without Review
A Berlin court ruled that officials must investigate the claims of those arriving from neighboring E.U. countries, dealing a blow to the government’s attempt to reduce land migration.
German Court Dismisses Climate Lawsuit Against RWE
The judges ruled that German civil law could be used to hold companies accountable for the worldwide effects of their emissions.
Zelensky Is Expected in Berlin as Merz Steps Forward as Key Backer of Ukraine
A likely focus of talks between the two leaders will be military aid and whether Germany will provide Ukraine with the Taurus cruise missile.
In Berlin, an Old Nazi Village
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Caught Between Russia and the U.S., Germany Aims to Be a Stronger Force in NATO
As Germany’s new chancellor increases military spending, he has presided over the activation of a German tank brigade based in Lithuania and raised alarms about the threat from Russia.
Four Former VW Managers Found Guilty in Emissions Trial
The men were accused of conspiring to conceal excess diesel emissions from regulators, helping to provoke a costly scandal.
Knife Attack at Train Station in Hamburg, Germany, Wounds at Least 17
Four of the victims are in critical condition. The police say they believe a 39-year-old woman carried out the attack, for which no motive has yet been given.
