Germany faces challenges in increasing defense spending and is seeing a shift in foreign policy under Merz, including calls for European independence from the US. Read more...

Friedrich Merz meets with Emmanuel Macron to discuss key issues, while the Hamburg election sees a heated battle for second place. Plus, a look at the influence of right-wing figure Götz Kubitschek. Read more...

Friedrich Merz's growing influence is met with internal SPD resistance, potentially destabilizing the German coalition government. International events add further complexity. Read more...

Germany faces a puzzling murder case while political tensions rise as Merz pushes for European independence and navigates coalition challenges. Read more...