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Facing a Tough Election, a Governing Party Targets an Old Boogeyman: Nazis
Poland’s Law and Justice party is using Germany as a punching bag to rally its base for the election on…
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Small-Town Revolt Reveals Larger German Concerns About Arming Ukraine
The resistance of tiny Grossenhain to a new arms plant shows how the government’s plan for a more assertive foreign…
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Where German Cars Falter, E-Bikes Gain in Power
E-bikes sales in Germany have jumped, as drivers, suppliers and even automakers embrace their role in the future of transportation.
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What Do You Call a German Siesta? An Answer to the Europe Heat, Some Say.
The siesta, a sacred afternoon break in Spain, was once mocked as lazy. But now, countries like Germany, which were…
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Switzerland and Austria, Both Traditionally Neutral, Join a German-Led Air Defense Initiative
GENEVA — Switzerland and Austria, two countries with strong traditions of foreign-policy neutrality, signaled their intention on Friday to join…
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In Cold War Berlin, an Affair Born of Chaos and Control
Jenny Erpenbeck’s novel “Kairos” folds intimations of German history and cultural memory into a torrid romance.
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Discreetly, Berlin Confronts Russian Spies Hiding in Plain Sight
For years, Germany seemed to tolerate even flagrant Russian operations on its soil. But a new Cold War-like chill has…
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Heat Pump Maker’s $13.3 Billion Sale Raises Questions in Germany
Carrier Global Corp., plans to acquire a unit of Viessmann Group that produces heat pumps, seen in Berlin as the…
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As U.S. Tries to Isolate China, German Companies Move Closer
Some are expanding in China, reluctant to leave a huge market they need to finance operations back home.
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Germany’s Scholz Visits Washington Amid Worries Over Ukraine ‘End Game’
Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives Friday for a quiet working visit with President Biden, sparking speculation that they will discuss tough…