Germany's new CDU/CSU and SPD coalition government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, faces immediate challenges.

No sooner had Friedrich Merz announced new government positions than accusations of "lobbyism" began to fly. How is lobbying regulated in Germany — and how big a problem is it?

In the two days since the new German government under German Chancellor Friedrich Merz tightened border controls, 19 people who had applied for asylum were reportedly turned away.

The level of trust in German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the new government is lower than in the "traffic light" coalition ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made clear that Russia must commit to a ceasefire before any negotiations on ending the ...

French President Emmanuel Macron called the U.S. president on his mobile phone to brief him on the discussions in Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is hoping for a full and temporary ceasefire with Russia starting Monday.

Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to meet Putin for ceasefire talks, adding Russia's consideration of ending the war ...

Friedrich Merz argues Russia's signals on willingness to talk ‘far from sufficient,’ says Berlin expects Moscow to agree to ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday insisted that a ceasefire in Ukraine must be agreed before talks between the ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is prepared to meet Vladimir Putin this week, shortly after US President ...

Foreign Minister highlights Hamas' responsibility for the war, calls Iran 'most dangerous state,' and reaffirms strategic ...