The German Abortion Wars Jonathon Van Maren September 3, 2025 The nomination of a Constitutional Court judge who stated a child does not have human dignity before birth has reignited the abortion debate.
Broken Pledges: Merz Faces Revolt on Welfare Cuts Zoltán Kottász September 1, 2025 Germany’s ruling parties clash over how to fix a €172 billion shortfall.
Chancellor Merz Breaks Word, Showers Left NGOs With Cash Rebeka Kis August 29, 2025 AfD leader Alice Weidel says taxpayer money is being used to silence critics and entrench left-wing dominance.
Merz Accused of U-turn on NGO Funding as Government Boosts Budget for Leftist Groups Zoltán Kottász August 28, 2025 The German government will give billions of euros to NGOs that are “against the Right.”
Merz Rules Out Palestinian Recognition at UN Rebeka Kis August 26, 2025 Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Berlin will not back Western efforts to recognise a Palestinian state
Merz: Germany’s Welfare State No Longer Financially Viable Zoltán Kottász August 25, 2025 The chancellor navigates a delicate path between coalition demands and AfD voter appeal.
Germany in Trouble: Unemployment and Bankruptcies Soar Rebeka Kis August 25, 2025 The Merz government faces a deepening economic crisis, as support for the AfD continues to rise.
Germany’s Moral Collapse: How Merz Handed Victory to Hamas Sabine Beppler-Spahl August 22, 2025 Prioritizing short-term tactics over wisdom, Merz allowed himself to be swayed by shifting public opinion and the desire to appease his Social Democratic partners.
Trump-Putin Meet in Alaska—What To Expect? Zoltán Kottász August 15, 2025 A major breakthrough is unlikely, but the fact that the U.S. and Russia are negotiating gives peace more of a chance than ever before.
Ukraine Ready To Negotiate on “Territorial Issues,” Merz Says Tamás Orbán August 14, 2025 Permanent recognition of Russian-occupied territories is still “not up for discussion,” the German chancellor stressed.
