Top German politician Jens Spahn resigns after surrogacy criticism
Former German Health Minister Jens Spahn is resigning after receiving massive criticism for becoming a parent through surrogacy.
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German ex-minister Jens Spahn faces criticism over surrogacy child
Former Christian Democratic Health Minister Jens Spahn is facing harsh criticism after becoming a parent through surrogacy, despite the practice being banned in Germany.
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EU Pushes Migrant Return Hubs Outside Europe as Frederiksen Calls for Harder Line
"We'll fix it," said Angela Merkel and opened the door to hundreds of thousands in crisis-hit Europe during the refugee crisis. Ten years later, the winds are blowing in a very different direction. "Too many foreigners in Europe," says Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
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Alexander Stubb or Angela Merkel, who can talk to Putin?
Alexander Stubb or Mario Draghi? Or even Angela Merkel? Pressure is mounting on EU talks with Russia about the war in Ukraine. But who will speak, and about what?
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Medal ceremony for Merkel and Walesa as EU presents new Order of Merit
Angela Merkel and Lech Wałęsa, but also the entire rock band U2, can now boast the EU's new Order of Merit.
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EU medal for rock band U2 and basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo
Angela Merkel and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. But also U2 and Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Here are the recipients of the EU's new Medal of Merit.
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Dance takes over at the Nobel Party
The Nobel party at Stockholm City Hall is in full swing. After a festive meal, the dancing awaits.
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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.
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Merkel Acknowledges Refugee Policy Boosted AFD Support
”We can do it” – we will manage it, said Angela Merkel when hundreds of thousands of refugees and migrants came to Europe in 2015. Now the former German Chancellor says her policy contributed to strengthening the far-right – but she does not regret it.
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Sweden Challenges EU Budget Plans Amid Upcoming Negotiations
How much more should be paid to the EU, in what way and why? Here are the most crucial questions when EU countries and parliament are getting ready for at least two years of budget disputes.
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Trump Attends NATO Summit in The Hague Focusing on Membership Fees
The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is traveling to The Hague when the Nato military alliance is holding a summit, the White House announces.
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Turkey Releases Journalist Joakim Medin Amid Diplomatic Efforts
Turkey has suddenly released journalist Joakim Medin. Both the stick and the carrot may have been used to achieve the release, assesses Turkey expert Paul Levin.
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Can Friedrich Merz Build a Strong Relationship with Trump on the Golf Course
He was outmaneuvered by Angela Merkel and disappeared from politics. Now Friedrich Merz has got his final revenge. When the relationship with the USA is in turmoil, many hope that Germany's new Chancellor will take on a global leadership role, without provoking Donald Trump. Can Merz do as other leaders before him – and charm the American President on the golf course?
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Johann Wadephul Set to Become German Foreign Minister Amid Global Conflicts
Germany's intended government is taking shape. For the first time in nearly 60 years, a Christian democrat will become foreign minister. He has clearly expressed himself about the ongoing wars in the surrounding world.
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The Power Player Merz Has Made His Comeback
He was outmaneuvered by Angela Merkel and disappeared from politics. Now, Friedrich Merz has made a grand comeback. Germany's next chancellor can give Emmanuel Macron competition for the role as Europe's leader.
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German top politician: We are keeping a close eye on Sweden
The Christian Democrats – who appear to be leading the next German government – are closely examining how Sweden has revised its migration policy. This is what Dorothee Bär, Vice President of the Bavarian CSU, tells TT at the Christian Democrats' election watch.
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Christoph Heusgen in tears at the security conference
The Munich Security Conference implied a kind of "European nightmare", according to its outgoing chairman Christoph Heusgen – who broke down during the closing speech.
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Merz rules out: No cooperation with the far-right
The Conservative CDU should not cooperate with the extreme right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AFD). Party leader Friedrich Merz's statement comes as a surprise since CDU has sought support from AFD to push through stricter asylum laws.
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Scholz's challenger breaks tabu – gets support from AFD
The migration issue dominates the German debate ahead of the election in February. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's challenger Friedrich Merz has no objection to support from the far-right to push through tougher rules for immigration. But his move breaks with a long-standing German taboo.
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Mistake made – Merkel's criticism of her successor
Mistake made, says Germany's former Chancellor Angela Merkel in rare criticism of her conservative party colleagues in CDU.
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Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top
She skipped golf and got Angela Merkel to be silent. Now Kaja Kallas is in command when the EU is trying to toughen up its foreign policy. But critics are worried about a one-sided policy.
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Putin: Angela, forgive me for the dog
Vladimir Putin extends an olive branch to his old antagonist Angela Merkel and apologizes for having brought a dog to their meeting in 2007.
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Merkel: Trump was obsessed with getting rid of German cars
Donald Trump was obsessed with the idea of getting rid of German cars from Manhattan's streets, according to Angela Merkel. According to the former German Chancellor, Trump threatened enormous trade tariffs against the EU to solve the problem.
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