Remarks by the current vice president and his predecessor defined the dramatic change in American foreign policy that has unnerved traditional allies.
Tag: Germany
Merkel Rejects U.S. Demands That Europe Pull Out of Iran Nuclear Deal
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany delivered a spirited defense of multilateral institutions in a world increasingly marked by great power rivalry.
Germany Arrests Syrian Intelligence Officers Accused of Crimes Against Humanity
In a joint investigation, German and French authorities arrested three former Syrian intelligence officers accused of torturing thousands of victims in detention centers in Damascus.
Anti-Iran Message Seeps Into Trump Forum Billed as Focusing on Mideast Security
Some American allies are anxious about mixed signals and ad hoc arrangements for the gathering — the first of Middle East states, Europe and the United States in years.
The Interpreter: When Facebook Spread Hate, One Cop Tried Something Unusual
With the social media company unresponsive, a police veteran in Germany is using shoe leather detective work to combat online misinformation and hate.
Germany Dispatch: Impose a Speed Limit on the Autobahn? Not So Fast, Many Germans Say
Highway speed limits could save lives and significantly lower carbon emissions. But even suggesting a cap on how fast a car can go is political poison in Germany.
A German Bratwurst Museum Unwittingly Starts a Holocaust Controversy
The lighthearted museum stumbled into the darkest of topics, learning that the proposed site of its new home was once part of a concentration camp.
3 European Nations Create Firm to Trade With Iran, but Will Anyone Use It?
Britain, France and Germany have set up a financial mechanism to bolster the 2015 nuclear deal after the renewal of U.S. sanctions. Now comes the hard part.
Teenagers Emerge as a Force in Climate Protests Across Europe
Tens of thousands of students are skipping school to take part in a growing movement.
Germany Proposes to Ease, Not End, Nazi-Era Abortion Law
A compromise in Germany would make information on abortion providers publicly available, but women’s rights advocates say it does not go far enough.