https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Sunday he would not give up on working with US President Donald Trump, despite a spat between the leaders over the war in Iran. https://www.thelocal.de/20260504/germanys-merz-says-not-giving-up-on-working-with-donald-trump Mon, 04 May 2026 08:49:40 +0200 germanys-merz-says-not-giving-up-on-working-with-donald-trump Germany said Thursday it was "prepared" for a possible reduction in US troops threatened by President Donald Trump, while also stressing the importance of a "reliable transatlantic partnership". https://www.thelocal.de/20260430/germany-says-it-is-prepared-for-any-reduction-in-us-troops Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:32:34 +0200 germany-says-it-is-prepared-for-any-reduction-in-us-troops 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.de/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 The third round of 'No Kings' protests against Donald Trump and his leadership of the US government is set to take place on Saturday, March 28th. Here's where demonstrations are planned in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20260326/no-kings-where-in-germany-are-anti-trump-protests-planned-on-saturday Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:09:56 +0100 no-kings-where-in-germany-are-anti-trump-protests-planned-on-saturday One day after Germany's president called the US and Israel's attack on Iran a 'breach of international law', the economy minister warned that the country could see fuel shortages within weeks and billions of euros worth in economic damages. https://www.thelocal.de/20260325/germany-warns-economic-recovery-under-threat-from-iran-war Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:20:58 +0100 germany-warns-economic-recovery-under-threat-from-iran-war Germany's Chancellor has said he's glad Trump is postponing plans to strike power plants in Iran. https://www.thelocal.de/20260323/merz-grateful-trump-delaying-iran-power-plant-strikes Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:06:50 +0100 merz-grateful-trump-delaying-iran-power-plant-strikes Germany's Chancellor said he 'would have advised against US-Israel war on Iran on Wednesday while the Foreign Minister cautioned against a growing crisis if the conflict is not de-escalated. https://www.thelocal.de/20260318/germany-would-have-advised-against-us-israel-war-on-iran Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:54:35 +0100 germany-would-have-advised-against-us-israel-war-on-iran Germany said it was wrong for the United States to ease some oil sanctions on Russia to tackle surging energy costs caused by the Middle East war, warning the move could help fund Moscow's war against Ukraine. https://www.thelocal.de/20260316/germany-says-us-was-wrong-to-ease-russia-oil-sanctions Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:13:48 +0100 germany-says-us-was-wrong-to-ease-russia-oil-sanctions The German Chancellor continues to voice strong support for the US and Israel as they continue to wage war against Iran's Islamic Republic, but has voiced concern around the fact that it will impact the economy. https://www.thelocal.de/20260309/germanys-merz-concerned-as-mideast-drives-up-energy-prices Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:05:32 +0100 germanys-merz-concerned-as-mideast-drives-up-energy-prices Drivers from the US can use their licences from home in Germany for up to six months or a year, depending how long they intend to reside in the country. After that, the situation gets more complicated. https://www.thelocal.de/20260305/how-long-can-you-use-your-american-drivers-licence-in-germany Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:55:22 +0100 how-long-can-you-use-your-american-drivers-licence-in-germany Germany's Chancellor has managed to stay on President Trump's good side as the US continues to focus on its military operation in Iran. But the war in Ukraine and tariffs remain two uncomfortable sticking points between the nations. https://www.thelocal.de/20260304/where-germany-and-the-us-are-aligned-and-where-they-arent-after-merzs-visit-to-trump Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:39:19 +0100 where-germany-and-the-us-are-aligned-and-where-they-arent-after-merzs-visit-to-trump German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday backed the aims of the US-Israeli war on Iran but called for its early end, voicing fear for the global economy, as he visited the White House. https://www.thelocal.de/20260304/merz-urges-early-end-to-iran-war-in-meeting-with-trump Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:24:18 +0100 merz-urges-early-end-to-iran-war-in-meeting-with-trump US President Donald Trump hosts Germany's Friedrich Merz on Tuesday for his first visit with a foreign leader since joining Israel in strikes on Iran that have dragged the Mideast into war. https://www.thelocal.de/20260303/germanys-merz-meeting-with-trump-at-the-white-house-eclipsed-by-mideast-war Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:51:56 +0100 germanys-merz-meeting-with-trump-at-the-white-house-eclipsed-by-mideast-war 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.de/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 Bundesliga club Werder Bremen have cancelled plans for a US tour, including a match in protest-hit Minneapolis, due in part to "political reasons", a spokesperson told AFP on Saturday. https://www.thelocal.de/20260221/werder-bremen-cancel-us-tour-citing-political-reasons Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:59:38 +0100 werder-bremen-cancel-us-tour-citing-political-reasons 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.de/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 Germans used to view the United States as a stable and strong ally, but now most believe it's a danger to global peace, a new survey has revealed. https://www.thelocal.de/20260210/majority-of-germans-see-the-us-as-a-threat-to-world-peace Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:46:37 +0100 majority-of-germans-see-the-us-as-a-threat-to-world-peace 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.de/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 Relations between Europe and the US were pushed to the brink of disaster this week by President Donald Trump's recent escalations over Greenland. With tensions still high, we asked Americans in Germany for their thoughts. https://www.thelocal.de/20260123/insanely-frustrated-americans-in-germany-react-to-trumps-threats-against-europe Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:59:08 +0100 insanely-frustrated-americans-in-germany-react-to-trumps-threats-against-europe As Europe waits for US President Trump to signal his next move on Greenland, Germany and its European allies are taking stock of their options for retaliation. From a 'trade bazooka' to a World Cup boycott, here's what German leaders are considering. https://www.thelocal.de/20260121/how-is-germany-preparing-to-respond-to-us-tariff-threat-over-greenland Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:17:32 +0100 how-is-germany-preparing-to-respond-to-us-tariff-threat-over-greenland