President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed protectionist policies, including hefty tariffs, will hurt Europe’s economic standing ...

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The European Union must be united and coordinate closely in view of Donald Trump's coming return to the White House, the ...

French tyre company Michelin said Tuesday it would close two French plants by early 2026 and German parts maker Schaeffler ...

In Germany, all employees are entitled by law to six weeks’ sick leave a year at full pay. If an employee comes down with an ...

EARLY IN THE morning of November 6th, as Europe digested the result of America’s presidential election, three senior figures ...

After months of disputes, Chancellor Olaf Scholz ousted one of his governing partners, adding to the challenges for Europe ...

Germany's ruling coalition collapsed on Wednesday as Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his finance minister and paved the way for ...

The collapse of Germany’s coalition government comes at a critical time for Europe, said analysts, as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House for a second presidential term. On Wednesday ...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday he would call a confidence vote on January 15, which could pave the way for a ...

It’s almost tragic on a day like today, when Germany needs to show unity and capacity for action in Europe.” This political disarray arrives amid shifting public opinion. A recent ARD poll showed that ...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed a pro-business party from his governing coalition, ending a three-year alliance ...