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Johann Wadephul Set to Become German Foreign Minister Amid Global Conflicts

Johann Wadephul Set to Become German Foreign Minister Amid Global Conflicts

Mon 28 Apr 2025 10:06 CEST

Germany's intended government is taking shape. For the first time in nearly 60 years, a Christian democrat will become foreign minister

Zelenskyj Seeks Support for Potential Peacekeeping Forces in Ukraine

Zelenskyj Seeks Support for Potential Peacekeeping Forces in Ukraine

Tue 1 Apr 2025 21:28 CEST

German and Austrian Ministers Cancel Syria Trip Over Terror Threat

German and Austrian Ministers Cancel Syria Trip Over Terror Threat

Thu 27 Mar 2025 08:23 CET

Multi-billion support to the new Syria

Multi-billion support to the new Syria

Mon 17 Mar 2025 10:41 CET

Syria receives 5. 8 billion euros, equivalent to nearly 64 billion Swedish kronor, in support to help the war-torn country

The World Responds to Trump: Absurd

The World Responds to Trump: Absurd

Wed 19 Feb 2025 19:42 CET

Donald Trump calls Volodymyr Zelenskyj a "dictator". The response came quickly from a long line of European politicians: "Wrong and dangerous" and "deeply unreasonable"

Putin wants to meet Trump

Putin wants to meet Trump

Wed 19 Feb 2025 15:28 CET

Russia's leader Vladimir Putin wants to meet his American colleague Donald Trump. It is impossible to resolve many issues, including the Ukraine crisis, without increased trust between Russia and the USA, says Putin

Sanctions against Syria may be lifted

Sanctions against Syria may be lifted

Thu 13 Feb 2025 18:15 CET

Controversial asylum law rejected in Germany

Controversial asylum law rejected in Germany

Fri 31 Jan 2025 17:40 CET

Germany's federal parliament voted down a proposal for an asylum law that the conservative CDU had put forward with controversial support from the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AFD).

Our security is acutely threatened by Russia

Our security is acutely threatened by Russia

Thu 23 Jan 2025 13:54 CET

Europe's security is "acutely threatened" by Russia, claims Friedrich Merz, who is tipped to become Germany's Chancellor after the election in February. The shift in power in the USA must be a wake-up call to re-establish an effective European deterrent, believes the CDU leader

Oil tanker in the Baltic Sea towed to safety

Oil tanker in the Baltic Sea towed to safety

Sun 12 Jan 2025 19:05 CET

The oil tanker that on Friday began drifting in the Baltic Sea north of the German island of Rügen has now been towed to safety, according to German authorities.

EU participates in meeting in Saudi Arabia about Syria

EU participates in meeting in Saudi Arabia about Syria

Sun 12 Jan 2025 13:10 CET

High-ranking diplomats from countries in the Middle East and Europe gather in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to discuss the situation in Syria.

Oil Tanker from the Shadow Fleet Operates in the Baltic Sea

Oil Tanker from the Shadow Fleet Operates in the Baltic Sea

Fri 10 Jan 2025 17:03 CET

An oil tanker from the Russian shadow fleet with around 99,000 tons of oil in its cargo is adrift in the Baltic Sea north of the German island of Rügen. Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock criticizes the Kremlin for risking both the environment and regional security

French-German pressure on Syria's new leader

French-German pressure on Syria's new leader

Fri 3 Jan 2025 06:54 CET

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock are visiting Syria's capital Damascus. The goal was a meeting with the country's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, who led the overthrow of dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime in December

"An Alarm Bell" – Germany Demands Sanctions

"An Alarm Bell" – Germany Demands Sanctions

Sat 28 Dec 2024 13:48 CET

Germany demands EU sanctions against the vessels suspected of being part of the Russian "shadow fleet". "This is a wake-up call for all of us", says Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock

Warning to Assad Loyalists: If You Come Here, You Will Be Prosecuted

Warning to Assad Loyalists: If You Come Here, You Will Be Prosecuted

Sun 15 Dec 2024 11:47 CET

Supporters of Syria's former president Bashar al-Assad are not welcome in Germany.

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

Sun 8 Dec 2024 09:57 CET

Several countries welcome the fall of the al-Assad regime. Iran urges the international community to let the Syrians decide their future without "foreign interference"

Scholz: Russia must not impose dictated peace

Scholz: Russia must not impose dictated peace

Mon 2 Dec 2024 08:15 CET

Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is visiting Ukraine, says that Ukraine must be included in all decisions to achieve a possible peace in the country. He also promises a new support package with weapons

Biden: Israel retains the right to defend itself

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Biden: Israel retains the right to defend itself

Tue 26 Nov 2024 21:58 CET

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, is pleased with his country's efforts to achieve a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah – and thanks his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, for the cooperation.

Orbán defies ICC – invites Netanyahu

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Orbán defies ICC – invites Netanyahu

Fri 22 Nov 2024 01:57 CET

Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of the EU's presidency country Hungary, defies the ICC's arrest warrant against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by inviting him to Hungary.

Multiple data cables in the Baltic Sea damaged

Multiple data cables in the Baltic Sea damaged

Mon 18 Nov 2024 13:09 CET

The submarine cable C-Lion 1, which runs between Helsinki in Finland and Rostock in Germany, has been cut off. Also, a cable between Sweden and Lithuania has been damaged

Scholz in talks with Putin – condemned by Zelensky

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Scholz in talks with Putin – condemned by Zelensky

Fri 15 Nov 2024 15:10 CET

Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken on the phone with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. The conversation – which dealt with Ukraine – is condemned by Volodymyr Zelenskyj, who likens it to opening Pandora's box

Ukraine: 11,000 North Korean soldiers in Kursk

Ukraine: 11,000 North Korean soldiers in Kursk

Mon 4 Nov 2024 16:26 CET

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says that Russia is using ten times as many drones of the Iranian type Shahed as the country did at this time last year. He also states that the number of North Korean soldiers in the Russian border region of Kursk is increasing

Germany closes Iranian consulate after execution

Germany closes Iranian consulate after execution

Thu 31 Oct 2024 15:11 CET

Germany closes Iran's three consulates in protest against the execution of the German-Iranian citizen Jamshid Sharmahd.

Germany considers deportations to Afghanistan

Germany considers deportations to Afghanistan

Tue 4 Jun 2024 18:40 CEST

Germany is considering allowing deportations to Afghanistan after an Afghan asylum seeker killed a policeman and injured five others.