Germany
People in Germany are driving more again
In 2024, Germany saw increased driving despite average distance per car declining again.
Germany outlines emergency draft plans
Germany's bill proposes conscription to bolster military forces amid changing security dynamics.
Merz supports not flying rainbow flag on German parliament during Pride
Chancellor Merz supports the decision to not fly the rainbow flag on the Reichstag during Pride, sparking criticism from opposition parties.
Syrian juvenile charged with Taylor Swift concert plot
Germany charged a Syrian juvenile with aiding a foiled terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert.
Germany to stop funding migrant rescue ships in Mediterranean
Germany halts migrant rescue funding, focusing instead on conditions in source countries.
Germany to hire 11,000 more military personnel this year
Germany plans to fund 11,000 additional military personnel by 2025, aligning with NATO’s increased force requirements amid rising threats.
Germany will need thousands more troops under new NATO targets, says defence minister
Germany's military, the Bundeswehr, will require an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 additional troops to meet NATO's updated defense requirements amid the growing…
Germany to Make It Easier to Declare Countries Safe in Curbs on Asylum
Germany aims to simplify asylum processes by bypassing parliament, amid migration controversies and rising opposition.
Russia may attack Nato in next four years, German defence chief warns
Nato faces a significant threat from Russia, requiring preparedness for potential attacks by 2029, warns General Breuer.
Germany steps up to replace ‘unreliable’ US as guarantor of European security
By Stefan Wolff , Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham Two statements from world leaders this week bear closer examination. On…
Trump spurs questions about safety of Germany’s gold in New York
Debate over Germany's gold reserves in New York intensifies amidst concerns about U.S. reliability and geopolitical implications.
German government restricts migrant family reunification, path to citizenship
Germany restricts family reunification for migrants and citizenship access.