Donald Trump's anger with Europe has a definite upsideThe Iran crisis is reshaping America's ties with European allies, leading to a significant shift in the transatlantic relationship. Europea...
11 Apr, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockadeAround 40 nations are discussing joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively shut down, impacting global econom...
03 Apr, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
UK to host talks with 35 countries on reopening Strait of HormuzBritain is leading a global effort to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. A meeting of around 35 countries will explore ways to restore free...
02 Apr, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Fearing further market meltdown, Germany's Merz calls for swift action on tariffsFriedrich Merz urged immediate action to improve Germany's competitiveness amid a downturn in stock and bond markets, intensified by Trump'...
07 Apr, 2025, 02.47 PM IST
Germany said to be weighing special funds for defence and infrastructureGermany's potential new coalition government is considering setting up two special funds worth up to 900 billion euros for defence and infr...
02 Mar, 2025, 05.55 PM IST
German election winner Merz starts talks on forming govtGermany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz has initiated coalition talks with the Social Democrats (SPD) following their election victory...
28 Feb, 2025, 08.03 PM IST
German inflation unchanged at 2.8% in February, slightly above forecastGerman inflation remained steady at 2.8% in February despite expectations of a slight decrease. This comes amidst ongoing economic struggle...
28 Feb, 2025, 07.35 PM IST
German defence boost but no debt brake reform in outgoing parliament, Merz ally saysGermany's outgoing parliament may still approve a special fund to enhance defence spending, but reforms to borrowing limits will be left to...
25 Feb, 2025, 02.49 PM IST
Friedrich Merz to form govt as Germany tilts rightOpposition leader Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) claimed victory. while Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded...
24 Feb, 2025, 11.31 PM IST
Germany's conservatives win election but hard coalition talks loomGermany's conservatives won the national election, placing Friedrich Merz in a difficult position as chancellor. A fractured vote boosted t...
24 Feb, 2025, 04.22 PM IST
Germany votes Sunday for new government that will shape Europe's response to assertive TrumpGerman voters are electing a new parliament, with four major candidates running for chancellor. Polls suggest conservative Friedrich Merz's...
21 Feb, 2025, 07.18 AM IST
German parties set to announce coalition deal, Merkel bids farewellSocial Democrat Olaf Scholz has moved closer to becoming German chancellor after agreeing on a coalition deal that aims to modernise Europe...
24 Nov, 2021, 04.32 PM IST
Germany in political limbo after Social Democrats' narrow winFinance Minister Olaf Scholz, who led the Social Democrats' (SPD) campaign, said Europe's biggest power would not be thrown off by the powe...
28 Sep, 2021, 12.00 PM IST
Germany polls: SPD beats Angela Merkel's party, rivals scramble to lead next govtMerkel is still Germany's most popular politician, whose voluntary departure marks a watershed moment for the country of 83 million people....
27 Sep, 2021, 09.51 AM IST
Angela Merkel woos her opponents with vista of another grand coalition“I don’t understand why the SPD never said a good word about the grand coalition during the election campaign,” said Merkel, Europe’s longe...
26 Nov, 2017, 11.51 PM IST
German parties begin preliminary coalition talksAngela Merkel and the rival who came a distant second in last month's national election held a first round of preliminary talks.
04 Oct, 2013, 10.43 PM IST
- New German govt to slash taxes
Germany's newly elected government unveiled its plans for the next four years on Saturday, spearheaded by 24 billion euros of tax cuts in s...
25 Oct, 2009, 01.59 AM IST