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Boris Pistorius to Stay as Germany's Defense Minister

Boris Pistorius to Stay as Germany's Defense Minister

Mon 5 May 2025 10:48 CEST

Germany's current Defence Minister Boris Pistorius will remain as Defence Minister in the new government, his party announced on Monday.

SPD Approves Coalition, Paving Way for Merz as German Chancellor

SPD Approves Coalition, Paving Way for Merz as German Chancellor

Wed 30 Apr 2025 09:52 CEST

Party members of Germany's social democratic party SPD have approved the government coalition with the Christian democratic CDU/CSU.

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

Man Fined €4,500 for Hugging German Chancellor Scholz

Man Fined €4,500 for Hugging German Chancellor Scholz

Tue 15 Apr 2025 21:38 CEST

The middle-aged man slipped past Olaf Scholz's bodyguards and gave Germany's Federal Chancellor a hug. But you don't do that unpunished – the 50-year-old has now been fined 4,500 euros (50,000 kronor)

Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days to Boost Trade Talks with EU

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Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days to Boost Trade Talks with EU

Wed 9 Apr 2025 19:30 CEST

The USA is pausing tariffs for 90 days for countries that have not introduced retaliatory tariffs against the country, writes President Donald Trump on Truth Social. According to the White House, the pause is "universal" and thus also applies to the EU

Global Dynamics Speed Up German Coalition Formation

Global Dynamics Speed Up German Coalition Formation

Wed 9 Apr 2025 13:59 CEST

Just over six weeks after the German election, a coalition agreement is in place. That it went so fast can be due to the global situation, says political scientist Maria Thürk

Germany's New Coalition Looks to Sweden for Defense Inspiration

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Germany's New Coalition Looks to Sweden for Defense Inspiration

Wed 9 Apr 2025 12:13 CEST

The German Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) and Social Democrats (SPD) have agreed on a coalition agreement. The way is thus clear for Friedrich Merz to become Germany's next Federal Chancellor

German Coalition Talks Near Conclusion as CDU/CSU and SPD Finalize Details

German Coalition Talks Near Conclusion as CDU/CSU and SPD Finalize Details

Tue 8 Apr 2025 16:13 CEST

The German government talks are very close to a solution, report German TV channels. CDU/CSU and SPD are said to be only details away from an agreement on a coalition government

Germany Approves 500 Billion Euro Loan Package for Defense and Infrastructure

Germany Approves 500 Billion Euro Loan Package for Defense and Infrastructure

Fri 21 Mar 2025 11:10 CET

The German Federal Council has approved constitutional amendments that open up for loans of hundreds of billions of euros for defense and infrastructure.

Germany's Major Loans Drive Up Interest Rates Across Europe

Germany's Major Loans Drive Up Interest Rates Across Europe

Fri 21 Mar 2025 06:00 CET

Long interest rates have already begun to rise in the wake of Germany's financial policy U-turn, which opens up for giant loans to defense and infrastructure. Inflation – also in Sweden – can in the long run also be pushed upwards

Germany: Thousands of Billions of Euros for Weapons and Roads

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Germany: Thousands of Billions of Euros for Weapons and Roads

Tue 18 Mar 2025 11:57 CET

The German Bundestag votes yes to constitutional amendments enabling loans of around a thousand billion euros for defense and infrastructure. We must rebuild our defense capabilities, says the country's likely future Chancellor Friedrich Merz

German parties united – billion investment secured

German parties united – billion investment secured

Fri 14 Mar 2025 12:45 CET

The likely future German government parties have agreed with the Greens in a contentious struggle over multi-billion investments in infrastructure and defense. Germany is back, says CDU leader Friedrich Merz at a press conference

Selfie ban during German government talks

Selfie ban during German government talks

Thu 13 Mar 2025 08:47 CET

CEO: Geopolitical crisis can be a boost for Scania

CEO: Geopolitical crisis can be a boost for Scania

Mon 10 Mar 2025 13:27 CET

The Scania CEO Christian Levin is worried about the geopolitical crisis in the wake of the Trump administration's takeover. But signals that Europe – with Germany at the forefront – is facing massive investments in defense and infrastructure could put money in the coffers for both Scania and the German parent company Traton

Green No - Merz's Investment Plan in Danger

Green No - Merz's Investment Plan in Danger

Mon 10 Mar 2025 12:20 CET

The German Green party thinks they will not vote for the future Chancellor Friedrich Merz's gigantic billion investment in infrastructure and defense, says group leader Katharina Dröge according to Bild. Thus, the plans of the coming government hang in the balance

Merz and SPD Agree - Initiate Negotiations

Merz and SPD Agree - Initiate Negotiations

Sat 8 Mar 2025 16:24 CET

The German election winner Friedrich Merz has taken a clear step towards a new government. His Christian Democratic CDU and sister party CSU are, after sounding out, in agreement with the Social Democratic SPD to initiate government negotiations

The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

Thu 6 Mar 2025 11:59 CET

It is expected broad support for the EU Commission's plan to inject equivalent to nearly 9 billion Swedish kronor (800 billion euro) into defense at Thursday's EU summit. But there are points where it can get hot

Macron's Bold Move: France's Nuclear Shield for EU Peace Strategy

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Macron's Bold Move: France's Nuclear Shield for EU Peace Strategy

Wed 5 Mar 2025 20:18 CET

France's President Emmanuel Macron has invited European defense chiefs to a meeting in Paris next week. Macron is once again opening up to protecting other EU countries with France's nuclear weapons

Germany to Ease Debt Rules for Major Defense and Infrastructure Boost

Germany to Ease Debt Rules for Major Defense and Infrastructure Boost

Tue 4 Mar 2025 20:09 CET

Germany's Christian Democrats and Social Democrats have agreed to ease the debt brake to be able to invest multi-billion amounts in defense. This is announced by Friedrich Merz, who is expected to become the new Federal Chancellor after Olaf Scholz's election defeat in February

Germany's Parliament Poised for Major Defense Funding Vote Next Week

Germany's Parliament Poised for Major Defense Funding Vote Next Week

Mon 3 Mar 2025 13:20 CET

Already next week, the outgoing German federal parliament may vote on a giant package to strengthen the defense, reports Bild.

Macron opens up to European nuclear weapons

Macron opens up to European nuclear weapons

Sat 1 Mar 2025 19:59 CET

The French President Emmanuel Macron is open to discussing a common European nuclear strategy if Europe is to become less dependent on the USA.

Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

Fri 28 Feb 2025 19:45 CET

The support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is pouring in after the brawl at the White House. "You are not alone" and that President Donald Trump is doing Putin's "dirty work" are some of the messages

Government talks begin in Berlin – without Scholz

Government talks begin in Berlin – without Scholz

Fri 28 Feb 2025 08:46 CET

Prime Minister Kristersson met election winner Merz in Berlin

Prime Minister Kristersson met election winner Merz in Berlin

Wed 26 Feb 2025 18:53 CET