10 Moments Where One Person’s Decision Rewrote Modern History

History is often explained in terms of forces so overwhelming that they seem to shape events regardless of individual ...
The New York Times

As Far Right Rises, German Leaders Look to Jump-Start the Economy

An agreement between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his center-left partners bets on politically painful compromises in hopes of holding off hard-line rivals. By Jim Tankersley and Christopher F.

Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his coalition partners have introduced a reform package to revive Germany’s sluggish ...

The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections

The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend. It is capitalizing on the ...

Under-fire German ruling coalition unveils reform package to boost economy

By Andreas Rinke and Miranda Murray BERLIN, July 2 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition unveiled a ...

Analysis-Merz's reforms have potential - eventually - to boost German growth

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, July 2 (Reuters) - A late-night deal agreed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ruling coalition on a ...
The Economist

Is Germany’s government finally getting its act together?

Late on July 1st the leaders of Germany’s ruling parties finalised a 34-point “programme for growth and employment” designed ...

Germany bets on major tax, pension and labour reforms to spur growth | Explained

Germany has unveiled a sweeping 34-point reform package featuring tax cuts, pension and labour reforms, and measures to ...