The collapse of Olaf Scholz’s dysfunctional coalition government could not have come at a worse time for Europe.

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

German officials insist they’ve done more to prepare for a Trump presidency this time, but analysts say a power vacuum in ...

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Mr Trump’s triumph means that those days in Europe are over. Few places will be worse affected by the return to the White ...

The political crisis was triggered just hours after it was announced former US President Donald Trump will get a second term ...

Germany will be able to provide most of the 4 billion euros ($4.3 billion) pledged to Ukraine even if the 2025 budget cannot ...

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

The political crisis in powerhouse Germany spells uncertainty for Europe at a critical time, but the prospect of new ...

After decades of relative stability, the country has entered a new era of political fragmentation and will hold new elections ...

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

The collapse of Germany's ruling coalition is set to bring more economic pain in the months ahead and just a glimmer of hope ...