Military historian Margaret MacMillan on rearmament in Germany, the nature of war – and what it takes to mold good soldiers.

In many Western countries, there is a significant divide between rural and urban attitudes. Does the same hold true for Germany?

Street names in Germany reveal hidden patterns and traces of historical figures like Romans, kaisers, and socialists.

The right-wing extremist Marine Le Pen is becoming ever more popular. In 2022 she could be elected President of France. A conversation with Emmanuel Macron’s only rival.

Donald Trump's second term has brought "historic changes", says EU President Ursula von der Leyen. In our interview, she explains how Europe must respond.

At first glance, $5 billion is a hefty sum of money – but is it hefty enough to buy an entire revolution? The money flowed from 1991 to 2014. Most of it from the U.S. State Department, which ...

His grandfather was the commandant of Auschwitz. The grandson presented himself as the victim of his family history. Tracking down the gifted liar Rainer Höß.

Germans owe a lot to Helmut Schmidt: his passion, his commitment to the constitution and his true heart. On the death of the former chancellor and DIE ZEIT publisher.

His grandfather was the commandant of Auschwitz. The grandson presented himself as the victim of his family history. Tracking down the gifted liar Rainer Höß.

Where does all this reactionary populism come from? We spoke to philosopher Judith Butler about Donald Trump, Germany’s Willkommenskultur and radical democracy.

Europeans bid farewell to the American epoch, no longer willing to submit to the whims of the White House. With the rise of Trump, Europe is urged to rediscover its own strengths and history ...

A famous Lebanese TV anchor became the target of a cyberattack over her criticism of the Saudi regime. But she’s fighting back.