Boris Pistorius’s criticism comes on eve of Nato summit in Washington
Package includes measures to boost corporate investment, tax incentives for R&D and plans for longer working hours
Blocking of MAN Energy’s proposed deal reflects Berlin’s more security-conscious relations with Beijing
Alice Weidel says she has her ‘fingers crossed’ for Marine Le Pen despite strained ties between their parties
Holocaust deniers and conspiracy theorists are stepping up attacks on a potent symbol of remembrance
Berlin overhauls nationality criteria to include adherence to the country’s values
Commission president Ursula von der Leyen looks to be on course to secure second five-year term
European integration generates rightwing nationalist politics in the west and market liberalism in the east
Ministers try to reconcile stances on how to plug a massive financing gap that some estimate at up to €40bn
The deep reckoning with the German past does not inevitably lead to the right conclusions on Ukraine
European Commission president’s re-election push puts Green Deal back on table
Increased Russian threat prompts move to Swedish-style selective approach to army recruitment
Maximilian Krah was elected as lead candidate of Alternative for Germany, but will sit outside any parliamentary group
Support for country’s ruling coalition plummets in European vote, with SPD suffering worst nationwide result
Projections suggest they are on course to win almost a quarter of the 720 seats in bloc’s legislature
Stock exchange CEO Theodor Weimer’s populist tirade reflects growing frustration among business leaders
As Germany’s far-right celebrates a strong performance in European parliament elections, a former leader argues the party has lost its way
Chancellor Olaf Scholz toughens up deportation policy after series of security incidents
Far right Alternative for Germany seizes on crime perpetrated by Afghan migrant to stoke fear
Optimists have faith that the EU will always pull through but crisis-fighting depends on choices made in Berlin
The AfD displays staying power despite scandals that have dented its poll ratings and support in local elections
Europe’s largest ammunition maker agrees deal with Bundesliga club
Rightwing populist parties are making inroads into a demographic fed up with economic insecurity and immigration policy
Far-right party increases vote share in Thuringia but centre-right CDU is overall winner
Top candidate’s interview defending SS prompts Alternative for Germany’s ejection from European parliament group
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