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Germany plans to give spy agencies stronger powers against foreign threats

The German government is giving the country’s intelligence services new powers to carry out covert operations and act against foreign threats.

Talks on Plan B for NATO - Sweden included

Talks about a "European NATO" - a plan B if the US were to leave the military alliance - have gained momentum, the Wall Street Journal reports. Sweden is reportedly at the table.

Merz: Israel settlement project in the West Bank a big mistake

Israel's new settlement project in the West Bank is a "big mistake," said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday.

Scholz: Sweden has an important role in Europe

Olaf Scholz watched with joy as Sweden joined NATO and strengthened European support for Ukraine. We play an important role in increasing cooperation across national borders, also for Germany, says the former Chancellor. I think we understand each other quite well.

Svenska Kraftnät Maintains Current Electricity Areas, Prices Stay High in South

The large price differences in electricity appear to persist. There will be no new electricity areas. Svenska Kraftnät has decided that the current four areas will remain as they are today, at least for the time being. But we see a need for a new electricity area division that takes into account upcoming changes in the electricity system, says unit manager Mårten Bergman.

German Government Forecasts Zero Growth for 2025

Germany's government is lowering its growth forecast for 2025 to zero, from previously 0.3 percent. The German economy shrunk in size both in 2023 and 2024 – so if the forecast hits, it will be the third year in a row without German growth.

The German government cuts economic forecast

Violent New Year's celebrations in Germany condemned

The German government condemns the violence in, among other places, Berlin on New Year's Eve after police were attacked and hundreds of people were arrested.