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Back to SearchHow the Iran war is forcing Germany to rethink energy
The energy shock from the Iran war is felt around the world, and in Germany, too. As rising prices hit consumers, the government is struggling to fin…
2 months, 1 week ago
Can Germany reform its way out of the rise of the far right AfD?
Germany’s governing parties in Chancellor Merz’s coalition have just faced a moment of truth. The need for drastic reforms is hitting home in the Soc…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Disagreements over Iran - are the US and Germany still friends?
As Washington pressures Europe over the Iran war, Germany is stuck between needing US support for Ukraine and not participating in the war in Iran. H…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Under pressure: Can Merz steer Germany through 2026?
Germany enters a defining political year as five regional elections could shift power amid energy tensions. The Greens surge in Baden‑Württemberg wit…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Principle vs power: Merz, Trump & the Iran war
After the strikes on Iran, Europe is split and Germany must balance allies, international law, and growing instability. In Washington, Friedrich Merz…
3 months ago
What the Iran war means for the Middle East and beyond
As the fight against the Iranian regime hits European Union territory, host Michaela Küfner unpacks the latest strikes, Iran’s internal turmoil, and …
3 months, 1 week ago
How the tables are turning between Germany and China
Germany is bracing for the impact of a massive ‘China shock’ as trade imbalances and supply-chain risks threaten its economy. On his first Beijing vi…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
What Peter Thiel has to do with Germany’s drones
Germany is racing to catch up in modern warfare. As the Bundeswehr prepares to buy combat drones, one name is causing political turbulence: Peter Thi…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Can Europe and MAGA coexist? | Live from MSC 2026
Did US Secretary of State Marco Rubio just send Europe a political Valentine's card? And are Europeans ready to rebuild trust in their longtime partn…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Beyond the big powers: Germany aims to diversify
Where is Germany really heading as it scrambles to diversify its foreign‑policy partnerships? In this Berlin Briefing, Nina Haase talks to Jakob Hens…
4 months ago