The German government suspects Russia is behind phishing attacks on Signal targeting high-ranking politicians, military personnel, and journalists.

Germany is sending naval units to the Mediterranean in preparation for possible deployment in an international mission in the Strait of Hormuz.

Latest news from Germany: politics, economy, business, and breaking headlines. Stay informed with trusted international coverage from Reuters.

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

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s bid for a meaningful rebound in 2026 is getting harder to deliver by the week, despite the huge stimulus flowing into Europe’s biggest economy.

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

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, April 25 (Reuters) - Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) rose to a record 28% in the latest weekly INSA voting intention poll published on Saturday, widening its lead over the conservative bloc to four percentage points.

The German government has halved its forecast for economic growth in 2026 to 0. 5% as a result of high energy prices due to the war in Iran.

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

Germany is sitting on a gold fortune, and some economists and politicians think it could be time to crack open the piggy bank. The German Bundesbank holds 3,350 tonnes of gold, the world's second-largest reserve after the United States. With the precious ...