Hotter, drier seasons are threatening the traditions of German hops growers, who are fighting to preserve a way of life — and the flavor of your favorite brew.
Author: CATIE EDMONDSON
Germany Takes Step Toward Legalizing Marijuana
The government signed off on legislation that would allow adults to buy and possess small amounts of cannabis. Parliament still needs to approve the measure.
Construction to Break German Dependence on Russian Gas Hits a Snag: Wartime Bombs
The choreography of finding and clearing unexploded, decades-old munitions has become routine on Germany’s northern coast.
Rise of Far Right Leaves Germany’s Conservatives at a Crossroads
The surge of the Alternative for Germany party has shaken the country’s political establishment. But for mainstream conservatives, it has also prompted an acute identity crisis.
How the Hunt for a Lioness Near Berlin Turned Into a Wild Boar Chase
The heavily armed search that upended the southern edge of the German capital met an anti-climactic end — and left some scratching their heads: “A wild boar doesn’t really look like a lion.”
Liberal House Democrats Retract Call on Biden to Seek Cease-Fire in Ukraine
One day after issuing a letter urging President Biden to seek direct diplomatic talks with Russia, progressives withdrew that appeal. The move reflected deepening divisions over the conflict.
House Progressives Urge Biden to Engage in Direct Talks With Russia
Thirty Democrats called on the Biden administration to “seek a realistic framework for a cease-fire” that is acceptable to Ukraine.
Lawmakers Press Biden to Track U.S. Aid Tied to Civilian Harm in Yemen
Democrats and Republicans want the administration to do more to ensure that American military aid to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates does not contribute to civilian casualties.
U.S. Senate Votes to Accept Sweden and Finland in NATO
The move drew broad bipartisan support, as many Republicans break from former President Donald J. Trump’s ‘America first’ approach.
Senate Overwhelmingly Votes to Add Sweden and Finland to NATO
The lopsided bipartisan vote demonstrated broad support in the United States for one of the most significant expansions of the military alliance, amid Russia’s continued assault on Ukraine.