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Europe's Largest Ammunition Factory Opens in Northern Germany
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Europe's Largest Ammunition Factory Opens in Northern Germany

Europe's largest ammunition factory has been inaugurated in Unterlüss in northern Germany. The factory, the size of five football fields, is expected to manufacture around 350,000 artillery grenades within two years
German Social Democrats Face Internal Push for Closer Russia Ties
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German Social Democrats Face Internal Push for Closer Russia Ties

Nato is arming up to meet the Russian threat – but in some places discontent is growing. In the German Social Democrats, party forces are mobilizing to slow down the giant investment in defense and work for "detente and cooperation with Russia"
Merz Criticizes Israel's Gaza Actions Amid Humanitarian Concerns
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Merz Criticizes Israel's Gaza Actions Amid Humanitarian Concerns

From Germany, unusually harsh words are now coming about Israel's efforts in Gaza and the suffering of the population in Gaza. To be honest, I no longer understand what they are doing right now in Gaza and what their ultimate goal is, says Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Can Friedrich Merz Build a Strong Relationship with Trump on the Golf Course
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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
SPD Approves Coalition, Paving Way for Merz as German Chancellor
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SPD Approves Coalition, Paving Way for Merz as German Chancellor

Party members of Germany's social democratic party SPD have approved the government coalition with the Christian democratic CDU/CSU.
Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome
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Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome

Rome stands still and the world's eyes are fixed on the Vatican. Today, Pope Francis is being buried
Pope Francis' Funeral Set for Saturday at St. Peter's Square
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Pope Francis' Funeral Set for Saturday at St. Peter's Square

The Catholic world is in mourning after Pope Francis' passing – but there is no time for rest. The funeral will be held on Saturday at St
Russia Cautions Germany on Sending Taurus Robots to Ukraine
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Russia Cautions Germany on Sending Taurus Robots to Ukraine

Germany's incoming Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has opened up to sending the German-Swedish long-distance robot Taurus to Ukraine. An attack with such a weapon would draw Germany into the war, warns Moscow
Man Fined €4,500 for Hugging German Chancellor Scholz
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Man Fined €4,500 for Hugging German Chancellor Scholz

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)
Germany's New Coalition Looks to Sweden for Defense Inspiration
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Germany's New Coalition Looks to Sweden for Defense Inspiration

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

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 €3.3 Billion Military Aid Package to Ukraine
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Germany Approves €3.3 Billion Military Aid Package to Ukraine

Germany has approved a military support package to Ukraine of 3. 3 billion euros, equivalent to approximately 35
Germany Approves 500 Billion Euro Loan Package for Defense and Infrastructure
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Germany Approves 500 Billion Euro Loan Package for Defense and Infrastructure

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

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz promise to continue providing Ukraine with military support.
German parties united – billion investment secured
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German parties united – billion investment secured

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
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Selfie ban during German government talks

Germany to Ease Debt Rules for Major Defense and Infrastructure Boost
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Germany to Ease Debt Rules for Major Defense and Infrastructure Boost

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

Already next week, the outgoing German federal parliament may vote on a giant package to strengthen the defense, reports Bild.
Macron proposes limited ceasefire for a month
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Macron proposes limited ceasefire for a month

A French-British proposal for a limited ceasefire for a month appears to be one of the results of Sunday's summit in London.
After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"
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After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

A plan for a lasting peace in Ukraine was at the center of Sunday's crucial meeting in London. Afterward, the message is that it requires strong European buildup and security guarantees for Ukraine
Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"
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Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

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
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Government talks begin in Berlin – without Scholz

Musk: Time issue before AFD wins
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Musk: Time issue before AFD wins

The Far-Right Party AFD achieved great successes in Sunday's German election. Friedrich Merz, who is likely to become the country's next Chancellor, calls the right-wing extremist upswing "the last warning" to other parties
The Power Player Merz Has Made His Comeback
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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
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