Why Germany Wants to Loosen Its Debt Brake
An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.
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The agreement between centrist parties, led by the likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, was billed as a response to America’s shrinking security guarantees.
Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?
The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is closing fast.
There Is a Liberal Answer to Elon Musk
Right-wing populism thrives on scarcity. The answer is abundance. But a politics of abundance will work only if Democrats confront where their approach has failed.
Russia Hits Ukrainian Power and Gas Facilities in Widespread Attack
The bombardment came just days after the United States said it was suspending intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
Elon Musk Proposes Privatizing Amtrak, Calling Rail Service ‘Sad’
Amtrak, after investing more than $4 billion in a year to improve its creaky infrastructure and aging fleet, said it expected to make a profit for the first time under President Trump.
L.A. County Sues Southern California Edison over Eaton Fire
The county says electrical equipment owned by the electric utility is to blame for the blaze that killed 17 people and destroyed 9,400 buildings.
Germans Agree to Borrow More for Military, in Sharp Response to Trump
The agreement between Friedrich Merz, the likely next chancellor, and his potential coalition partners also includes big new infrastructure spending.
For Once, Good News About the B.Q.E.
Fewer overweight trucks are heading toward Queens, the Department of Transportation found, thanks to hidden sensors.
A Scenic California Rail Line Sits on an Eroding Cliff. Where Should the Tracks Go?
In the city of Del Mar, near San Diego, most agree the train tracks must move off eroding bluffs. But debate over its new route has stalled the project while climate change raises the risks.