Germany

Vineyards in the Ahr Valley were destroyed by the summer floods, but that opened up a unique business opportunity for the area. Meet FlutWein.

The town of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler illustrates many of the climate change and infrastructure issues that have been part of the election’s talking points.

Germany has pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2045. Is that achievable?

Mittelstands have long histories and local roots. Will those proud qualities see them through the COVID-19 crisis?

The U.S is threatening further sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline linking Russia and Germany.

Delays in the European Commission’s procurement of vaccine is tempering Germany’s enthusiasm for the European Union.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel concluded an EU business deal with China just before the new year that could disadvantage the U.S.

As the German leader approaches the end of her long tenure in office, we assess her achievements and the challenges facing her country after her departure.

“We all started to realize that life was just going to be different.”

Many Eastern Germans celebrate freedom but mourn the loss of economic security.