German politics
Trump will meet German Chancellor Merz at the White House. Here’s what to know
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet President Trump at the White House, where they are expected to discuss issues including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as tariffs and trade.
German lawmakers reject Friedrich Merz as chancellor in a stunning 1st round
The setback is a major embarrassment for the leader of the center-right Christian Democrats, less than three months after winning the most votes in Germany's federal election.
Germany’s domestic intelligence labels right-wing AfD party as extremist
Germany's domestic intelligence agency has formally designated the Alternative for Germany party as extremist, a move likely to further isolate the country's largest opposition party.
