Fear that Russia may terminate all natural gas flows to Europe’s largest economy is causing friction among EU countries.

Europe’s largest economy depends on Russian gas. Vladimir Putin is using it as a political weapon.

Russia’s aggression has forced Germany to reconsider the notion that trade helps promote democracy.

Germany dropped its opposition to some tough new sanctions against Russia and is now stepping up spending on defense.

As Angela Merkel’s term ends, Germany struggles with lagging COVID vaccinations, an energy transition and an undigitized economy.

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.