Germany’s quiet diplomacy helped secure U.S. support for Ukraine. But its long-term security ties to Washington are entering uncertain territory.

A new factory in Hungary will help the Chinese automaker take on auto giants like Volkswagen on their home turf.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday he was not satisfied with the result of trade talks with the United States, but "more simply wasn't achievable" and added the German economy would suffer "significant" damage due to the agreed tariffs.

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A new tripartite alliance between Germany, France and the UK has emerged in response to the threat from Russia and doubts about US support for European security.Germany has had an official friendship with France for more than 60 years in the form of the Elysee Treaty.

The best window for Europe to take on a greater share of the burden for its defense is now—not in five or ten years when political will may have faded or an emergency elsewhere forces a sudden U.S. withdrawal.

In very concrete terms, Germany is demonstrating leadership of Europe and the larger Atlantic area alliance in creating the path to greater defense spending.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has accepted US accusations that Europe was doing too little to fund its own defence and security, but now believes they are on the same page. "We know we have to do more on our own and we have been free-riders in the past," he told the BBC's Today Programme, "they're asking us to do more and we are doing more."

The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has adopted a code of conduct for its members, without changing its positions on immigration and other issues.

Michigan football is in talks to play the first game of its 2026 season against Western Michigan in Frankfurt, Germany.