Germany

A German economic indicator fell to a record low, indicating bleak times ahead for Germany -- and for Europe. (With Stratfor map) [more]

The G-8 -- the United States, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Canada, Italy and Russia -- gathered Monday for a summit that will seek to discuss and reach agreements on topics such as climate change and high oil and food prices. [more]

Now that Ireland has rejected the European Union's latest attempt at a governing treaty, France will take the lead in redefining the bloc, and it will do so by further loosening the union's internal bonds. [more]

As Russia’s new president makes his first foreign policy speech in Berlin, Gazprom is facing off against Europe in a bidding contest for Azerbaijan’s natural gas supplies. The outcome of that contest has strong implications for the tone of Russia’s relations with Europe throughout Medvedev’s presidency. [more]

The European Union's Common Agricultural Policy is getting a closer look from member states as food prices continue to rise across Europe. [more]