Germany
CDU-SPD spat foreshadows German coalition tensions
The Christian Democratic Union and Social Democrats are already disagreeing over policy
GermanyChallenges will persist for German military
Despite a major surge in investment, Germany’s military continues to suffer from long-standing troubles
GermanyCDU pressure risks straining German coalition ties
Germany’s CDU and SPD parties have concluded an agreement to form a grand coalition
GermanyEU defence spending push may benefit Eastern Europe
Major defence spenders in Central-Eastern Europe are looking to have their say in the EU’s rearmament plan
Eastern EuropeTackling CSAM will need ongoing global cooperation
After a multi-year probe, Interpol dismantled a child abuse dark-web platform with nearly 2 million users
InternationalGerman polls read well for the far-right AfD
The CDU and AfD are neck-and-neck in several recent opinion polls
GermanyGerman spending plans may not deliver full potential
Germany’s parties have agreed on major reforms to boost defence and infrastructure spending substantially
GermanyGermany under new management
A right-left coalition must navigate fiscal constraints to reboot the economy and meet security challenges
GermanyMoney alone will not greatly boost Germany’s military
The Greens have reportedly agreed to back proposals effectively to remove fiscal limits on defence spending
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