German businesses that continue to operate in Russia are mostly in favor of resuming purchases of Russian oil and gas.
Current German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been in office for just over a year. However, talk of his possible replacement is already intensifying within the ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
Germany and the Netherlands will establish a joint tactical headquarters in the Baltic States this year to command forces on NATO’s eastern flank.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel admitted that the conflict in Ukraine might end only in ten years and expressed hope that by that time Ukraine would retain its independence and sovereignty.
Germany’s economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2026 thanks to an increase in exports. According to official data, exports grew by 3.3% quarter-on-quarter, while investment fell by 1.5%.
These days, Moldovan-German relations are experiencing a period of marked intensification of political dialog. Chisinau received a visit from the German State Minister for European Affairs, while the Moldovan Foreign Minister went on a working visit to Berlin
In the city of Zinzig in western Germany (Rhineland-Palatinate), unknown persons took hostages in a bank branch.
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is in favor of control at the EU’s internal borders. This, in his opinion, should remain part of the current migration policy.
The German government is preparing to adopt a draft budget for 2027. In addition to a tobacco tax, the authorities want to introduce a tax on sugary drinks.
Europe is actively creating innovations and launching startups, but the system fails during the growth phase. This affects the EU’s competitiveness and reduces the bloc’s economic growth potential.
