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A historic vote to boost spending on defence and infrastructure shows the country is shedding its excess of caution – and its complacency, says author John Kampfner

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has agreed to pause attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure for 30 days following a phone call with his American counterpart, Donald Trump. On social media, Trump said the call was “very good and productive” and came “with an understanding that we will be working quickly…

US president claims Dublin ‘took’ pharma industry as he holds White House press conference with Micheál Martin

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says Vladimir Putin has broken 25 peace agreements over the past decade

Germany is home to the largest number of asylum seekers among the EU member states. But a growing political shift to the right has put increasing pressure on these new arrivals – and those who provide services for them.

The head of the World Trade Organization says America's global trading partners should listen to U.S. concerns about tariffs and engage in dialogue rather than embrace tit-for-tat measures on tariffs

On election night, as the far right rose nationwide, Die Linke made crucial gains in the capital. But its supporters see the hard road ahead, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

Well, of course not. But Germany's accidental chancellor has a crucial role to play in history, like it or not

“Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?”

Image posted on social media rekindles idea that prospective new chancellor has a Frauenproblem

A detailed look at the results reveals a divided nation increasingly drifting to fringes as dissatisfaction with mainstream parties mounts