German Left Launches Bold New Political Movement

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Sep 5, 2018 Echoing the Sanders and Corbyn insurgencies in the U.S. and England, Stand Up aims to confront a "crisis of democracy." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

German Police End March Envisioned as Far-Right Springboard

ADAM PEMBLE and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER / The Associated Press Sep 1, 2018 Three nationalist groups attempt to hold separate rallies in the city of Chemnitz over the Aug. 26 killing of a German citizen, allegedly by migrants from Syria and Iraq. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

EU, U.S. Relations Sink Further After Divisive Trump Tour

RAF CASERT / The Associated Press Jul 17, 2018 Key EU leaders travel to Japan and China looking for the trust, friendship and cooperation they feel they can no longer get from a century-old ally. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ukraine’s Leader Backs Trump on German Gas Deal

The Associated Press Jul 12, 2018 Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says the natural gas pipeline venture between Germany and Russia "is an absolutely political project" and poses a "danger" for Europe's energy security and competitiveness. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

When Resistance Becomes Capitulation: A Response to an Open Letter in The Nation

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jul 11, 2018 Nice try, but no cigar. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Trump Claims Germany ‘Controlled’ by Russia, Merkel Differs

JONATHAN LEMIRE and JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press Jul 11, 2018 The U.S. president barrels into a NATO summit with claims that a pipeline deal has left Germany "totally controlled" and "captive to Russia" as he lobs fresh complaints about allies' "delinquent" defense spending. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The World According to Trump

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jul 9, 2018 As with much of his program, the president's foreign policy often appears to be contradictory and self-defeating. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The King of Chaos

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Jul 7, 2018 Donald Trump's upcoming summit with Vladimir Putin is causing anxiety on both sides of the Atlantic. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

U.S Sidelined From Meeting on Iran Nuclear Deal

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 5, 2018 The five foreign ministers—minus U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo—of the countries that signed the 2015 deal on curbing Iran's civilian nuclear enrichment program are set to meet in Vienna. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Immigration Standoff in Germany Ends in a Deal

GEIR MOULSON and DAVID RISING / The Associated Press Jul 2, 2018 Chancellor Angela Merkel and her rebellious political allies head off a coalition government breakdown by agreeing to establish "transit centers" on Germany's border with Austria where asylum-seekers will be evaluated. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

EU Sets Crisis Summit on Migration

LORNE COOK and NICOLE WINFIELD / The Associated Press Jun 23, 2018 European Union leaders will try to find common ground for tackling a growing political drama that is threatening to undermine the entire alliance. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump’s Envoy to Germany Aims to Empower Europe’s Far Right

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Jun 4, 2018 In an interview with Breitbart London, Richard Grenell hints he'll work to unseat Angela Merkel. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )