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Amid the gloom, the truth is dawning: the country faces hard political choices, and needs a more muscular approach to defence, says journalist and author John Kampfner

Image posted on social media rekindles idea that prospective new chancellor has a Frauenproblem

The global motorcycle industry is a fascinating study of contrast. In the US, motorcycles are largely seen as recreational vehicles—weekend toys for enthusiasts rather than daily transportation. In Asia, however, two-wheelers are an essential part of life, serving as a primary means of mobility for millions.

How do Germans remember – or forget – their colonial history and role in the Berlin Conference that carved up Africa?

The lifelong Atlanticist was frank after his election victory: Nato is on the brink, and Germany must reassess its core beliefs on defence, says Jörg Lau, international correspondent for Die Zeit

Donald Trump has always been an avowed transactionalist rather than a transatlanticist. The author of The Art of the Deal made it clear during his first term as US president that he thought Nato was a bad deal for the US. He publicly berated European allies, notably Germany, for not…

The Bundesbank racked up its first loss since 1979, as president Joachim Nagel called on Germany's incoming government to save the economy.

Germany’s Catholic Church has sharply criticised a carnival float made for a street parade in Cologne

This month marks 140 years since Western powers sidelined Africans and carved up ‘ownership’ of the continent.