A defense overhaul in Germany aims to increase the number of active-duty forces to 260,000 troops by the mid-2030s.

Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, examines whether the country can achieve its goals—and what stands in its way

When the US and Israel attacked Iran, the response was not long in coming. Iran is no longer allowing ships to pass through its coastal waters. The Strait of Hormuz, the bottleneck in the Persian Gulf through which 20% of the global oil trade passes every ...

Fiscal spending is now a critical tailwind for Germany's economy, as the Iran war hammers its growth outlook.

Germany is allowing the United States to use Ramstein Air Base to coordinate drone and missile strikes against Iran, drawing criticism from opposition politicians who warn the facility could become a target for retaliation, while authorities say it is all ...

In recent weeks, German officials have issued critical comments about Israel that convey Berlin’s recent frustration with its longtime ally.

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, April 22 (Reuters) - Germany's economy ministry cut its growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 and raised its inflation projections on Wednesday, as the Iran war drives up oil and gas prices.

The German government on Wednesday halved its growth forecast for this year as the energy shock triggered by the Middle East war hammers Europe's biggest economy.

Republican lawmakers say they will continue to defer to President Donald Trump, for now, during the fragile ceasefire with Iran