EuropeAt the same time as billions are flowing out to Ukraine and immigration is streaming into Germany, Germans are expected to work longer hours.

World"It is no longer a given that the world will orient itself towards us and follow our values of liberal democracy", laments the former BlackRock executive.

EuropeThe national-conservative party that has been strongest in eastern Germany is now also growing significantly in western Germany.

Europe"The welfare state that we have today can no longer be financed with what we produce in the economy", declares the former BlackRock executive.

World“If someone wants to push a policy where only one opinion is allowed, that’s the end of democracy in Europe", warns Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

EuropeFormer BlackRock boss Merz wants the Bundeswehr to be "the strongest in Europe".

EuropeCDU leader backs down on election promise and rejects AfD for Social Democrats.

EuropeAlternative for Germany looks set for a record election - but it doesn't seem to be enough to become the largest party.