Around three dozen countries and the U.S. offer automatic citizenship to children born within their borders, regardless of their parents immigration status.

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has told DW that Europe must take on a greater security load whoever is in the White House. But he said he was not worried about the future of NATO despite the change of US leadership.

Germany will try to talk US President Donald Trump out of his decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization, German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Monday he hoped for a "good transatlantic relationship" with Germany's "closest ally" the United States during Donald Trump's second term as president.

Germany has been in recession for two years and yet the German bourse has outperformed all major European stock markets during that time. That is not a paradox, but the sign that the future of the country’s largest companies is decoupling from their home market.

Habeck, also the minister in charge of Germany's climate action, took the opportunity to address the broader implications of Trump's climate policies, urging Germany and Europe to continue the leadership in developing low-carbon energy technologies, despite challenges posed by the US administration.

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.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has extended his contract with the national team by another two years through the European Championship in 2028. Nagelsmann had been under contract until next year’s World Cup in the United States,

In the aftermath of the U.S. elections, Elon Musk’s swift and noticeable support for Europe’s far-right movements has drawn significant attention. As is well known, neoliberal movements have been losing influence, and many of their promises have failed globally.

The U.S. economy grows steadily while Europe faces challenges. See why Trump's leadership benefits from America's economic strength amid Europe's struggles.

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