After 16 years in power, Angela Merkel did not run for chancellor in the latest German election. Natalie Keffler asks what the impact of this will be on the German economy, and what legacy has she left?

The catastrophic effects caused by the ongoing pandemic coupled with uncertainty surrounding a trade agreement with the EU means that the UK must tread carefully from here on out

Once taboo, debt mutualisation has come to the fore of European politics courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic

Germany has a long history of saving for crises. Now that it’s in the midst of one, the country’s fastidious commitment to budget-balancing has been vindicated

In a wide-ranging joint declaration about issues affecting Europe, the leaders of Germany and France set out a framework for eurozone budget

Used well, body language can be an effective tool for influence or even manipulation. However, even the masters sometimes slip up

In a speech crammed with policy recommendations, French President Emmanuel Macron has painted his vision for integration in the European Union

The French president and German chancellor established a commitment to cooperation, and voiced support for potential changes to the European treaty