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Poor European election showing dents German leader’s authority
Poor European election showing dents German leader’s authority
Dismal results for Germany’s governing parties in the European Parliament election have dented Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s authority and could prompt even more of the infighting that just cost the government dearly.

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz presses China on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz presses China on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping to pressure Russia to end its “insane campaign” in Ukraine, the latest in a parade of European leaders and senior officials to make such an appeal.

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

German parliament rejects new opposition call to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine
German parliament rejects new opposition call to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine
German lawmakers have rejected a new call by the opposition for the government to send Taurus long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, a day after Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended his refusal to supply the weapons.

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

Leaked audio part of Russia’s ‘information war’ against West, says Germany
Leaked audio part of Russia’s ‘information war’ against West, says Germany
Germany’s defence minister on Sunday described Russia’s leak of a conversation by ranking German military officers as part of Russia’s “information war” against the West, saying the aim was to create discord within Germany.

Sun, 03 Mar, 2024

Germany agrees security deal with Ukraine and reveals further €1.1bn aid package
Germany agrees security deal with Ukraine and reveals further €1.1bn aid package
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bilateral security agreement with Germany and planned to sign another with France on Friday, securing a strong signal of long-term backing as Kyiv works to shore up Western support nearly two years ...

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Ukraine to sign security deals with Germany and France
Ukraine to sign security deals with Germany and France
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to sign bilateral security agreements with Germany and France on Friday as Kyiv works to shore up Western support nearly two years after Russia launched its full-scale war.

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

German chancellor heads for US to send ‘clear signal’ to Putin on Ukraine aid
German chancellor heads for US to send ‘clear signal’ to Putin on Ukraine aid
German chancellor Olaf Scholz pushed for further US and European aid for Ukraine as he set off on a visit to Washington, declaring it was time to send Russian President Vladimir Putin a “very clear signal” that the West won’t let up on supporting ...

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Annalena Baerbock, Radosław Sikorski
Polish government asks Germany to ‘think creatively’ about war loss compensation
The foreign minister in Poland’s new pro-European Union government has said he would like Germany’s leaders to think in a “creative” way about compensating Poland for huge losses it suffered at Nazi Germany’s hands during the Second World War.

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz tests positive for Covid
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz tests positive for Covid
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he has tested positive for Covid. A visit by Slovakia’s new prime minister has been cancelled as a result, the government said.

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Germany’s support for Ukraine ‘will be massively expanded’
Germany’s support for Ukraine ‘will be massively expanded’
Germany’s aid for Ukraine will be “massively expanded” next year, the foreign minister has said as Kyiv heads into its second winter since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

Spain v Germany - FIFA World Cup 2022 - Group E - Al Bayt Stadium
Germany boss Hansi Flick under pressure following home defeat to Japan
Director of the Germany national team Rudi Voller was evasive when asked about his manager’s future.

Sun, 10 Sep, 2023

Sudan unrest
UK accused of delaying Germany’s evacuation from Sudan – report
The sources alleged that British forces landed without the permission of the Sudanese army, angering them that they barred access to the site.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

German chancellor warns of consequences if China supplies Russia with weapons
German chancellor warns of consequences if China supplies Russia with weapons
Mr Scholz’s comments came in an interview with CNN that aired on Sunday, two days after he met US President Joe Biden in Washington

Mon, 06 Mar, 2023

Germany aims to replace Leopards sent to Ukraine by buying back Swiss tanks
Germany aims to replace Leopards sent to Ukraine by buying back Swiss tanks
Germany wants to buy mothballed Leopard 2 battle tanks from Switzerland to replace tanks that Berlin and its Western allies are sending to Ukraine, the Swiss government said on Friday.

Fri, 03 Mar, 2023

Thousands join Berlin rally calling for Ukraine peace talks
Thousands join Berlin rally calling for Ukraine peace talks
While most placards at the protest reflected traditional left-wing positions, some participants bore banners with the slogan “Americans go home” and the logo of a far-right magazine.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2023

Ukraine may also get old Leopard 1 tanks from German stocks
Ukraine may also get old Leopard 1 tanks from German stocks
Ukraine could add old Leopard 1 battle tanks from German defence industry stocks to deliveries of modern tanks that Berlin and other governments pledged last week to counter Russian forces in the war.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2023

Germany confirms plans to give Ukraine tanks to fight off Russian invaders
Germany confirms plans to give Ukraine tanks to fight off Russian invaders
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described German and US intentions with the tanks as a “a rather disastrous plan”.

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

Germany will not block Poland giving Ukraine tanks, minister says
Germany will not block Poland giving Ukraine tanks, minister says
The Ukrainian government has said it needs advanced tanks to continue its defence against Russia’s invasion and war.

Sun, 22 Jan, 2023

France and Germany renew alliance strained amid war in Ukraine
France and Germany renew alliance strained amid war in Ukraine
France and Germany on Sunday committed to giving Ukraine “unwavering support” and to strengthening the European Union, as they sought to overcome differences over defence, energy and economic issues on the 60th anniversary of their post-Second World ...

Sun, 22 Jan, 2023

French and German leaders in talks to shore up alliance
French and German leaders in talks to shore up alliance
France and Germany are seeking to overcome differences laid bare by Russia’s war in Ukraine and shore up their alliance with a day of ceremonies and talks on Europe’s security, energy and other challenges.

Sun, 22 Jan, 2023

UK-Germany Strategic Dialogue
German minister: Northern Ireland Protocol ‘Achilles heel’ to UK-EU relations
Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trade arrangements are the “Achilles heel” to continuing relations between the EU and the UK, Germany’s foreign minister has said.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2023

Germany v Japan - FIFA World Cup 2022 - Group E - Khalifa International Stadium
Germany stick with Hansi Flick for Euro 2024 on home soil
The DFB has confirmed they will stick by the former Bayern Munich coach, even though the Germans were unable to progress from a group containing Spain, Japan and Costa Rica in Qatar.

Wed, 07 Dec, 2022

German regions plan to end mandatory Covid isolation
German regions plan to end mandatory Covid isolation
Four German regions plan to scrap rules requiring people infected with the coronavirus to isolate at home, saying the pandemic has evolved and it is time for a different approach.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2022

China Germany
China’s Xi calls for Ukraine peace talks as Germany’s Scholz visits Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine and warned against the conflict going nuclear at a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Fri, 04 Nov, 2022

Germany Gas Tax
German gas storage 80% full despite Russian pipeline issues
Germany’s natural gas storage facilities are now more than 80% full, showing steady progress despite a drastic reduction in deliveries from Russia amid the war in Ukraine. Gas storage in Europe’s biggest economy has reached 80.

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

Germany Russia Ukraine War Gas
Daniel Gros: Russian gas cuts will not kill the German economy
Germany seems better placed than most of its main competitors to weather the crisis caused by reduced Russian deliveries

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Germany v France - UEFA Women's Euro 2022 - Semi Final - Stadium MK
Germany face England in Euro 2022 final after narrow victory against France
Alexandra Popp struck twice to send Germany through to their ninth European final following a 2-1 win over France

Wed, 27 Jul, 2022

Germany Uniper
German government agrees on bailout for energy supplier
The German government will take a roughly 30% stake in energy supplier Uniper as part of a rescue package following surging prices for natural gas and reduced Russian deliveries, the company has said.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2022

Germany v Spain - UEFA Women's Euro 2022 - Group B - Brentford Community Stadium
Germany ease to win over Spain to qualify as group winners
Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s side had swept past Denmark 4-0 in their opening fixture

Tue, 12 Jul, 2022

Germany Russia Gas
Germans urged to prepare for possible gas shortage
The head of Germany’s regulatory agency for energy has urged people to save energy and prepare for winter, when use increases, fearing Russia might cut off natural gas supplies.

Sat, 02 Jul, 2022

Germany Climate Wind Power
German vice chancellor calls for users to ration gas as Russia cuts supply
The reduction in gas flows comes as Germany and the rest of Europe try to reduce their dependence on Russian energy imports

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

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Germany prepared to back immediate EU embargo on Russian oil
Two senior ministers in chancellor Olaf Scholz's government said Germany would be ready to back an immediate EU ban on Russian oil imports, and that Europe's biggest economy could weather shortages and price hikes.

Mon, 02 May, 2022

Germany Russia Fossil Fuels
Quitting Russian oil by late summer ‘realistic’, says Germany
Germany has said it is making progress on weaning itself off Russian fossil fuels and expects to be fully independent of Russian crude oil imports by late summer.

Sun, 01 May, 2022

Russia Ukraine War Germany Energy
German industry and unions oppose EU ban on natural gas from Russia
Germany, a major manufacturing hub and an importer of Russian gas, has so far resisted an immediate shut-off and said it plans to instead phase out Russian oil by the end of the year and most Russian gas imports by mid-2024

Mon, 18 Apr, 2022

Germany Ukraine War Crimes
German ex-ministers file war crimes complaint against Russia
Two former German government ministers have submitted a criminal complaint with federal prosecutors seeking the opening of a war crimes probe against Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, over the conflict in Ukraine.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2022

Germany Singapore
Germany to expel 40 Russian diplomats
Germany is expelling 40 Russian diplomats in response to the killings in Bucha and says further measures with partners are being prepared.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2022

Virus Outbreak Germany
Too soon to declare Covid freedom day, says German minister
Germany’s health minister has said it is too soon to declare a “freedom day” from Covid-19 as the virus continues to run rampant, claiming hundreds of lives each day.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2022

Virus Outbreak Germany
Germany votes to end most coronavirus restrictions despite surge in cases
Lawmakers voted on Friday to abolish most of Germany’s coronavirus pandemic restrictions despite a surge in cases with almost 300,000 new daily cases. The Bundestag passed an amendment to the pandemic rules in a 364-277 vote with two abstentions.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2022

Germany Russia Ukraine War Bundestag
Ukrainian president accuses Germany of prioritising economy ahead of invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Germany of putting its economy before his country’s security in the run-up to the Russian invasion.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2022

Ukraine Tensions Energy Security
Germany takes steps to halt Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
Germany has taken steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, as the West started taking punitive measures against Moscow over the Ukraine crisis.

Tue, 22 Feb, 2022

Germany has passed Omicron peak, says health minister
Germany has passed Omicron peak, says health minister
Germany’s health minister has said he thinks the country has passed the peak of new daily infections with the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Fri, 18 Feb, 2022

Virus Outbreak Germany
Violence flares at pandemic protests in Germany
Police in Germany have reported sporadic violence at demonstrations against the country’s pandemic restrictions, with one protester in the eastern town of Lichtenstein biting an officer and another attempting to steal a service weapon.

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

State Papers: Prussian princess appealed to Hillery over jewels stolen in Dublin
State Papers: Prussian princess appealed to Hillery over jewels stolen in Dublin
She was attacked and tied up along with other dinner guests by masked raiders armed with machine guns

Thu, 30 Dec, 2021

Virus Outbreak Germany
German health minister: Omicron cases to rise sharply over Christmas
Germany’s health minister said on Friday that the proportion of coronavirus infections with the new Omicron variant will increase sharply in the days ahead, and he appealed to people to take steps to avoid infection during Christmas festivities.

Fri, 24 Dec, 2021

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