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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius emphasized the joint efforts of Europeans regarding their defense capabilities. An important step in this direction is the joint, interoperable project European Long-Range Strike Approach, or ELSA for short.

NATO official confirms that allies are looking to swap control of certain NATO military leadership centers, such as the NATO’s Joint Command Center in Norfolk, the Joint Command Center in Naples, and the Allied Maritime Command in the UK. "Allies have agreed on a new distribution of senior officer responsibility across the NATO Command Structure in which European Allies, including NATO’s newest members, will play a more prominent role in the Alliance’s military leadership. We will provide more details in due course. The decision relates to planning for future rotations," the official said. "This is a common sense move, with Europe moving to the fore and America absolutely committed to NATO," added the official.Politico first reported the proposed changes ahead of the Munich Security Conference later this week in Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the transatlantic relationship has changed, adding that no one regrets it more than he does, and that Europe must achieve greater technological independence from the United States

Germany's Merz says Iranian government's 'days are numbered'

Deutsche Bank raided by German police in money laundering probe

Germany strongly condemns DPRK’s ballistic missile launches of 27 January. They put regional security & stability at risk & exacerbate international tensions. We urge DPRK to stop the unlawful development, test & transfer of ballistic missiles, as requested by UNSC multiple times

14 европейски държави обявиха, че затварят Балтийско море за така наречения руски флот в сянка, според съвместно изявление, публикувано от правителството на Обединеното кралство. Държавите предупредиха, че танкерите, които крият произхода си, като сменят знамето, изключват транспондерите или действат без надлежна документация, ще бъдат третирани като плавателни съдове без националност. Такива кораби могат да бъдат задържани без правен риск. Русия беше обвинена и в умишлена намеса в сателитните навигационни системи, което представлява сериозна заплаха за морската безопасност и усложнява спасителните операции в случай на аварии. Изявлението беше подписано от Белгия, Дания, Естония, Финландия, Франция, Германия, Исландия, Латвия, Литва, Нидерландия, Норвегия, Полша, Швеция и Обединеното кралство.

Германско външно министерство: Не приемаме шпионаж в Германия – и особено не под прикритието на дипломатически статут. Днес привикахме руския посланик във Федералното външно министерство и го информирахме, че лицето, шпионирало в полза на Русия, ще бъде експулсирано.

Merz: We will protect Denmark and Greenland from the threat posed by Russia. We will uphold the principle of terrotorial integrity and sovereignty

Chancellor Merz: In recent days the U.S. demanded greater influence in Greenland. We welcome that the U.S. is taking the threat posed by Russia in the arctic seriously. We experience it daily. As NATO allies we must do more

On Tuesday, right next to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, farmers protested against the soon-to-be-entered EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Germany’s finance minister is throwing his weight behind France on the need for a tough counterstrike against President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to press for U.S. control of Greenland

The German military is pulling its reconnaissance team out of Greenland. Fifteen soldiers are reportedly leaving the Arctic island on a civilian flight to Copenhagen

Trump: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown. This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet. These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable. Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question. Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%.

The German government spokesperson stated that Chancellor Friedrich Merz will discuss several issues with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Berlin next Tuesday, including the return of Syrian refugees to their country.

Berlin confirms the release of three Germans detained in Venezuela: "It's a step in the right direction"

Germany may send a small Bundeswehr advance team to Greenland as early as this week, with the effort reportedly coordinated via Copenhagen rather than NATO structures - BILD reports

Лидерите на Италия, Германия, Франция, Канада и Обединеното кралство ще търсят лично одобрение от президента на САЩ за гаранции за сигурност за Украйна - FT

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he assumes Iran's leadership is in its "final days and weeks" as it faces widespread protests

Germany's Merz says he shares Trump's security concerns about Greenland and wants a NATO-based solution, not confrontation. "We share the American concerns that this part of Denmark needs to be better protected I hope that we will reach a mutually acceptable solution within NATO”

Bloomberg News: Lufthansa plans to resume flights to Iran this week despite protests

Iran's ambassadors to Britain, Germany, and France condemned what they called "foreign interference in Iran's internal affairs."

Germany Chancellor: We are deeply concerned about reports of violence by Iranian security forces, and strongly condemn the killing of protestors. @EmmanuelMacron, @Keir_Starmer and I urge the Iranian authorities to refrain from violence, and to uphold the fundamental rights of Iran’s citizens

German FM: "I condemn the excessive use of force against peaceful demonstrators and urge Iran’s rulers to adhere to their international obligations."

Канадският премиер Карни разговаря с германския канцлер Мерц за укрепване на евроатлантическата сигурност, подкрепа на Украйна със солидни гаранции и отстояване на суверенитета на Дания, включително Гренландия. Те обсъдиха и арктическата сигурност и по-задълбоченото сътрудничество между Канада и Германия в областта на изкуствения интелект, отбраната, критичните минерали и енергетиката.

Германският канцлер Мерц: Германия ще поеме отговорност за сигурността на Украйна и на континента като цяло

German federal prosecutors launch terrorism investigation after suspected arson caused Berlin blackout, affecting power supplies to tens of thousands of homes and businesses

Германският външен министър Йохан Вадефул: Дания е член на НАТО, Гренландия също ще бъде защитавана от НАТО по принцип

German police are investigating more than 250 individuals believed to have exchanged criminal content online

Senator Iris Spranger has declared a state of emergency in connection with the power outage in Berlin. This means that declaring a state of emergency facilitates the enlistment of third-party support. Assistance forces, such as the German Armed Forces, the Federal Police, and aid organizations, can be more easily deployed to provide the fastest and best possible assistance to those affected.