Germany: Thousands protest against the rise of far right ahead of ...
2 days ago · At Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, a huge crowd blew whistles, sang anti-fascist songs and carried banners denouncing AfD. Activists said they hoped the rally also would draw attention to other far-right parties in Europe and the new administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German ambassador warns Trump will test the US constitutional …
Jan 19, 2025 · BERLIN (AP) — The German ambassador to Washington wrote in a report back to Berlin that he expects Donald Trump in his second presidency to largely undermine the system of democratic checks and balances in the United States, the German news agenda dpa reported on Sunday.. Ambassador Andreas Michaelis said in his confidential diplomatic report that the Trump agenda would rob the legislative ...
Germany’s Trump problem – POLITICO
4 days ago · German media is fixated with all things Donald Trump. | Andrew Harnik/Getty Images. Nor is the assessment of the German Ambassador to Washington Andreas Michaelis, whose five-page cable to Berlin, talking of “maximum disruption” in the new era of Trump, found its way into the public domain. “Fundamental democratic principles, along with ...
German ambassador warns Trump will test the US constitutional …
Jan 19, 2025 · BERLIN (AP) — The German ambassador to Washington wrote in a report back to Berlin that he expects Donald Trump in his second presidency to largely undermine the system of democratic checks and ...
Trump's election victory is a nightmare for Germany
Nov 6, 2024 · Memories of Trump's first presidency, from 2017 to 2021, are still very clear in Berlin. At the time, Trump cast doubt on NATO and threatened to withdraw US troops from Germany.
Germany taunts Donald Trump again despite Republican outrage
Sep 12, 2024 · Despite pushback from Trump allies including his former ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, who accused Berlin of "blatant election interference," the ministry doubled down on that combative approach.
German Chancellor Scholz steps up Trump criticism in comments …
Jan 11, 2025 · BERLIN – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz amped up on his criticism of US President-elect Donald Trump’s comments on the integrity of borders in an animated speech meant to boost the morale of ...
Germany hammers Trump over debate barbs about Berlin’s …
Sep 11, 2024 · Germany’s foreign ministry hit back Wednesday at former U.S. President Donald Trump after he criticized the country’s energy policy at the presidential debate against Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump slammed Germany in his closing remarks, claiming Berlin regretted its decision to transition to renewable energy.
Isolated Germany fears a second Trump term - Financial Times
Jul 22, 2024 · At the German foreign ministry, diplomats are scrambling to prepare for a scenario that many had long thought implausible: Donald Trump’s return to the White House, an event that could have...
Germany’s Coalition Collapses, Leaving the Government Teetering
Nov 6, 2024 · Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister on Wednesday, effectively ending his three-party ruling coalition and destabilizing his center-left government just as the election of Donald...