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It’s the liberal German dilemma: Merz is anathema, but he might stand up to Trump

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

The Guardian - UK

Merz’s all-male team photo revives question of gender equality in Germany

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

The Guardian - UK

"What’s seen me through is that unflinching belief in the music": Billy Idol launches Dream Into It, his first album in over a decade

Watch the video for Billy Idol's new single, Still Dancing, a song inspired by his path through life

Louder

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4 people hurt as shots are fired near a courthouse in western Germany

Police say four people were injured when shots were fired near a courthouse in western Germany

The Independent UK

Merz in the middle: inside the 28 February Guardian Weekly

Can Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting fend off the far right? Plus: Bong Joon-ho interviewed

The Guardian - UK

Western Europeans say immigration is too high and poorly managed, survey finds

Significant proportion in seven nations surveyed for YouGov poll believe immigration has had negative effect

The Guardian - UK

European Motorcycle Industry Reports Impressive Double Digit Growth

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.

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‘No one talks about this’: Remembering Germany’s role in colonising Africa

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

Al Jazeera

Friedrich Merz was the most pro-US politician in Germany – his shift could be historic for Europe

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

The Guardian - UK

Trump and Europe: US ‘transactionalism on steroids’ is the challenge facing leaders now

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 Conversation

It’s 5 minutes to midnight for Germany’s economy, Bundesbank chief warns

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

Fortune

Anger over ‘tasteless’ parade float linking Jesus to church sex abuse

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

The Independent UK

Colonising Africa: What happened at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

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

Al Jazeera

Voices: Should the UK and Europe step away from Nato – and US influence? Join The Independent Debate

THE INDEPEDENT DEBATE: As Trump’s approach to negotiations with Putin over the war in Ukraine raises security concerns, Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, has urged Europe to reduce its reliance on Nato and the US

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The Chinese migrants hoping for a new life in Germany

A small but growing number of Chinese people are fleeing home, with their sights set on Germany thanks to its reputation as a safe haven for refugees

The Guardian - UK

German parliament in race against time to sign off on new defence fund

Friedrich Merz, expected to be next chancellor, has spoken of urgent need for ramped-up defence, but ‘blocking minority’ could form in future Bundestag

The Guardian - UK

‘I felt nothing but disgust’: Tesla owners vent their anger at Elon Musk

The tycoon’s links with Donald Trump and Germany’s far-right AfD have slammed the brakes on sales and put the car’s owners in a spin

Top News

Germany's Climate Leadership Continues Amid Government Transition

Germany's upcoming government change signals continued climate leadership with ambitious emission reduction goals and renewable energy focus.

Dynamite News

VFS Global launches cutting-edge AI Chatbot for UK visa applications

Developed by VFS Global’s AI Centres in India, the UAE, and Germany, this cutting-edge solution leverages Generative AI technology to deliver human-like, conversational support to applicants seeking information about their UK visa applications. Read further on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera

Far-right AfD and socialist left win over young Germans, election reveals

Young Germans flocked to opposite ends of the political spectrum in the federal election, rejecting the centre.

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