A flurry of moves by newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump prompted consternation, concern and discussion in Germany, as leaders in Berlin tried to navigate Trump's return to the White House after four years.

Germany's ambassador to the United States worries about Donald Trump's "plans for revenge" and thinks his policies could weaken the country's democratic institutions, according to a confidential cable revealed on Sunday by the German daily Bild.

While leading German politicians fear the worst from Trump's second presidency, German parties are taking very different approaches to him. The far-right AfD is delighted, and was even invited to Trump's inauguration.

RIESA, Germany — Thousands of people demonstrated against a convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany on Saturday, blocking some roads and delaying the meeting’s start as parties launched their campaigns for the country's election next month.

The new body will be easier to access and its decisions will be legally binding. But some lawyers and Jewish heirs are not happy with the reform.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk held a live interview with the leader of Germany's hard-right Alternative for Germany party on Thursday.

BERLIN — Germany’s economy shrank for the second straight year in 2024 as worried consumers held back on spending and Chinese competition ate into the country’s traditional exports of cars ...

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The German government on Wednesday signed off on a reform plan for the process of returning art looted by the Nazis, despite criticism from victims' families and lawyers.

Elon Musk sparked outrage after making a gesture during a speech that resembled a Nazi salute. The incident, which occurred at Trump's inauguration event, has divided opinions online.

Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) was among those who sharply criticized billionaire Elon Musk on Monday for making “what appears to be a Heil Hitler salute” during an event celebrating the