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Germany
The German authorities have undertaken rescue measures after a Panama-flagged oil tanker began to drift in the Baltic Sea near Germany’s Rügen island.
13h ago
Germany
Germany’s Chancellor blocks military aid amid growing pressure from the Green Party for more defense spending, while the CDU pushes for supplying Ukraine with TAURUS missiles to boost its defenses.
1d ago
US
As the American weapons manufacturers bow out, Germany’s top arms producer is stepping in, sending DAX share prices skyrocketing.
Jan. 8
Putin
The German government to take legal action over claims of Scholz’s alleged Moscow visit to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Jan. 6
Europe
The Ukrainian president and several other world leaders expressed horror after a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans killed 10, injured 35 on New Year’s. Police continue looking for collaborators.
Jan. 1
US
Russia’s Foreign Minister told a state news agency that while the Kremlin’s moratorium would remain in place for now, it is no longer viable and will likely be abandoned.
Dec. 30, 2024
US
German and US manufacturers are collaborating with the Ukrainian government’s defense-tech platform for its unparalleled experience in the use of military unmanned aerial vehicles.
Dec. 30, 2024
Germany
German paper publishes Musk’s op-ed supporting far-right AfD party, prompting editor to resign.
Dec. 29, 2024
Europe
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier also warned of “foreign influence ... which is particularly intense on X,” the social media platform owned by billionaire Elon Musk, in upcoming elections.
Dec. 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
Germany sends Kyiv largest aid package to date; Slovaks protest their leader’s visit to the Kremlin; Ukrainian drones strike same Russian oil depot for second time in a month.
Dec. 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
Scholz agrees with Trump that the war has lasted “too long”, but will his government last?; Russia arrests two on charges of planned terrorism for Ukraine; EU tells members to “step up” aid to Kyiv.
Dec. 20, 2024
Germany
On Monday the majority of the members of the German parliament withdrew its confidence in Chancellor Olaf Scholz, officially clearing the way for new elections on 23 February.
Dec. 17, 2024
Germany
Following charges that Moscow interfered in recent elections in Moldova, Georgia and Romania, authorities in Berlin fear that the February 23 vote will also be a ripe target for pro-Russian propaganda
Dec. 17, 2024
Germany
Scholz will face parliament Monday to trigger the process towards February 23 elections.
Dec. 16, 2024
Germany
Germany has convicted several Assad government officials under the principle of universal jurisdiction, which allows for trials regardless of where the offences were committed.
Dec. 15, 2024
War in Ukraine
German trade with Ukraine had grown from some eight billion euros ($8.4 billion) in 2021 to almost 10 billion euros in 2023, Scholz said.
Dec. 12, 2024