https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The majority of refugees who come to Germany each year come from war zones, such as from Syria around 2015 or Ukraine since 2022. So why do a number of US citizens also submit applications for asylum each year? https://www.thelocal.com/20260429/why-do-some-us-citizens-seek-asylum-in-germany Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:21:54 +0200 why-do-some-us-citizens-seek-asylum-in-germany A US Supreme Court ruling that sweeping tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump are illegal is a "strong signal for the rules-based trading system", German industry group BDI said Friday. https://www.thelocal.com/20260221/trump-tariffs-ruling-a-strong-signal-for-trade-rules-say-german-business Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:19:39 +0100 trump-tariffs-ruling-a-strong-signal-for-trade-rules-say-german-business Under President Trump's leadership, the United States has given German leaders reason to question the stability of their alliance. Meeting in Munich over the weekend, officials on both sides said they wanted to continue to work together. https://www.thelocal.com/20260217/germany-us-relations-have-been-damaged-but-not-beyond-repair Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:44:48 +0100 germany-us-relations-have-been-damaged-but-not-beyond-repair A US takeover of a major German operator of fuel storage sites has been approved, Berlin said Friday, despite warnings about the new owner's close links to US President Donald Trump. https://www.thelocal.com/20260124/us-firm-owned-by-trump-donor-buys-german-oil-storage-giant Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:45:08 +0100 us-firm-owned-by-trump-donor-buys-german-oil-storage-giant US residents and visitors in certain parts of Germany may soon be stripped of quick access to essential services as Washington moved a step closer to closing three consulates in the country. https://www.thelocal.com/20250603/us-moves-a-step-closer-to-closing-consulates-in-germany Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:09:01 +0200 us-moves-a-step-closer-to-closing-consulates-in-germany German leaders expressed shock and even irritation following comments made by the US Vice President at the Munich Security Conference. Here's what the US's new direction means for Germany, Ukraine and European defence. https://www.thelocal.com/20250217/explained-how-the-us-is-turning-away-from-its-ally-germany Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:45:06 +0100 explained-how-the-us-is-turning-away-from-its-ally-germany It's well-known that Europeans enjoy far better vacation benefits than US workers, but the advantages don't end there. Here are five benefits to the German system for workers. https://www.thelocal.com/20240528/five-ways-working-in-germany-is-better-than-employment-in-the-us Tue, 28 May 2024 13:17:48 +0200 five-ways-working-in-germany-is-better-than-employment-in-the-us The world is nervously waiting for the final results of the US presidential election. What could the potential outcomes mean for Germany? https://www.thelocal.com/20241104/what-will-the-us-election-results-mean-for-germany Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:27:07 +0100 what-will-the-us-election-results-mean-for-germany Thanks to job opportunities and a healthy work-life balance, Germany is an attractive destination for international residents. What should Americans know before moving across the pond? https://www.thelocal.com/20240805/eight-things-americans-should-be-aware-of-before-moving-to-germany Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:56:48 +0200 eight-things-americans-should-be-aware-of-before-moving-to-germany With the US Presidential election just around the corner, diplomats and politicians in Germany are eagerly waiting to see which candidate they will deal with for the next four years. Here's what a Harris victory would mean for Germany. https://www.thelocal.com/20240930/what-would-kamala-harris-as-us-president-mean-for-germany Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:47:26 +0200 what-would-kamala-harris-as-us-president-mean-for-germany US citizens in Germany can hit the road and drive freely with their US licence for up to six months after their arrive. After that they need a German licence. But what it takes to do so varies widely from state to state. https://www.thelocal.com/20240830/which-us-states-have-drivers-licence-exchange-agreements-with-germany Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:09:22 +0200 which-us-states-have-drivers-licence-exchange-agreements-with-germany From 2026 the US plans to station far-reaching weapons systems in Germany, according to a joint announcement by the two countries. The move signals a clear intention by the current US administration to back its NATO allies in Europe. https://www.thelocal.com/20240711/why-the-us-plans-to-station-long-range-missiles-in-germany Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:52:29 +0200 why-the-us-plans-to-station-long-range-missiles-in-germany