Politics

The Chancellor Turned Sleuth: Inside the Miss Merkel Mystery Phenomenon BERLIN, 10 February 2026 — While the real Angela Merkel has largely retreated from the public eye since leaving the Chancellery, her fictional counterpart is busier than ever. The “Miss Merkel” book series, a whimsical blend of German politics and “cosy crime” in the vein […]

Who is Charlotte Merz? The Career and Life of Germany’s First Lady BERLIN, 10 February 2026 — As Friedrich Merz navigates his first year as German Chancellor, hosting world leaders like President Zelensky and managing complex trade missions to the Gulf, the woman by his side remains a figure of professional distinction and private reserve.

Ulrich Siegmund: AfD Lead Candidate Faces Nepotism Allegations Ahead of 2026 Elections MAGDEBURG, 06 February 2026 — As Saxony-Anhalt prepares for its state elections this September, Ulrich Siegmund, the lead candidate for the Alternative for Germany (AfD), has found himself at the centre of a burgeoning political scandal. Recent investigative reports have alleged a systemic

Jörg Dornau: The Intersection of Saxon Politics and Belarusian Business DRESDEN, 4 February 2026 – The political career of Jörg Dornau, a prominent member of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the Saxon State Parliament, remains under intense scrutiny following a series of revelations regarding his commercial activities in Eastern Europe. Dornau, who represents the

Clintons Agree to Testify in House Epstein Investigation to Avoid Contempt Charges BERLIN, 3 February 2026 – Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have reached an agreement to provide testimony to the House Oversight Committee, following a high-stakes standoff that brought the pair to the brink of criminal contempt

Saxony-Anhalt Prepares for Leadership Change as Election Looms MAGDEBURG, 28 January 2026 – Saxony-Anhalt’s political landscape is shifting as long-serving Minister-President Reiner Haseloff (CDU) formally steps down from office today. His designated successor, former Economy Minister Sven Schulze, is set to be elected by the state parliament, marking the start of a crucial election year

Frederiksen at a Crossroads: Denmark’s Prime Minister Faces Defining Year COPENHAGEN, 27 January 2026 – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen enters 2026 facing the most severe political test of her career. Once hailed for her steady crisis leadership, the Social Democrat leader now governs an unpopular centrist coalition while her party languishes in opinion polls.

From State Front to Civil Society: The Complex Legacy of Germany’s ‘Friedensrat’ BERLIN, 22 January 2026 – In Germany, the term Friedensrat (Peace Council) carries a complex and contested history. For decades, it was synonymous with the state-controlled Friedensrat der DDR, a tool of Socialist Unity Party (SED) propaganda. Today, it survives in the names

EU and Mercosur Seal Historic Trade Pact After 25-Year Negotiation BERLIN, 21 January 2026 – The European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc have formally signed a landmark trade agreement, concluding negotiations that spanned more than a quarter century. The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA), signed on 17 January 2026 alongside an Interim Trade Agreement

Historic EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Signed, Aims to Forge New Transatlantic Partnership BERLIN, 21 January 2026 – The European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur have formally signed a landmark Partnership Agreement, culminating over 25 years of fraught negotiations and setting the stage for one of the world’s largest free trade areas. The deal,