As the #WeimarTriangle, we are joining forces in the fight against disinformation. The EU is under crossfire from inside and outside. Espionage & disinformation campaigns are targeting the heart of European democracy, ahead of the European elections. - @ABaerbock in Weimar
Together we are adopting the Weimar Agenda for a more geopolitical Europe. We want to turn the EU into a security union, reach decisions faster & create a green Weimar Triangle. - @ABaerbock
1 month agoGermany Foreign Minister Baerbock arrives in Kyiv for a visit
The German Ministry of Defence just published a new list of countries contributing to the German IAAD initiative, which aims to strengthen the Ukrainian air defence
1 month agoU.S. Treasury Sec Yellen in Germany: "Russia has bet that its brutal aggression can outlast our collective resolve. But we have shown that when a dictator takes action that threatens our people, economies, and the rules-based order, we will not back down."
Scholz: France and Germany are deeply concerned about the situation in Georgia. Both our countries have always supported Georgia's European path. It has been charted – but speed and direction of moving forward depend on Georgia
According to the Foreign Office, Ambassador to Russia Alexander Graf Lambsdorff will stay in Berlin for a week and then return to Russia. The move follows the alleged Russian cyber attack on the SPD
1 month agoScholz in Lithuania: The Chancellor assures defence against Russian aggression. President Nauseda, however, calls for more speed in setting up the German brigade in Lithuania. @RND_de
Russia denies its involvement in the cyber attack on Germany
Burning factory hall: Berlin fire brigade warns of smoke gases
1 month agoThere is also a larger pro-Palestinian supporter group that is prevented by the police from entering the HU grounds. Journalists are repeatedly attacked aggressively and shielded
1 month ago170 firefighters are deployed in Lichterfelde. A factory building in which chemicals are stored is burning. In addition to firefighting, air quality measurements are being carried out continuously in the city and the area of operation. As is usual with large fires: avoid smoky areas
1 month agoMajor fire in Lichterfelde Smoke is moving northwards and a warning has been issued. Advice on what to do if you smell fire in the area of the warning map:-Keep windows and doors closed. -Turn off air conditioning. -Avoid smoky areas
The German government: We condemn the Russian cyber attacks on the Social Democratic Party
Germany Foreign Minister says Russia will face consequences for a cyber attack allegedly orchestrated by a group with ties to its military intelligence
The US military has withdrawn troops from a French military base in Chad after the country demanded they leave last month, and have relocated to Germany, a Pentagon spokesperson and other sources familiar with the matter told CNN on Wednesday
The International Court of Justice rejects Nicaragua's case against Germany over support for the Gaza genocide
1 month agoOlaf Scholz demands “consequences” following an extremist Islamist rally in Hamburg that called for establishing a “caliphate.” “All Islamist activities must be tackled using the possibilities and options of our constitutional state … All criminal offenses must be prosecuted.”
Two Kyrgyzstanis accused of creating terrorist association in GermanyAccording to the Prosecutor General’s Office of Germany, the accused were in contact with the terrorist group Wilayat Khorasan
The German government: We will soon resume cooperation with UNRWA in Gaza
Police have arrested a staff member of the German far-right Alternative for Germany party on suspicion of espionage for China. The employee is said to work for the AfD's top candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah
Germany Foreign Ministry: The suspicion that Putin is recruiting agents in our country to carry out attacks on German soil is extremely grave. We will not allow Putin to bring his terror to Germany. This was communicated to the Russian ambassador today during a summons
Russian Embassy in Germany: We have not received notification regarding the detention of Russian citizens suspected of espionage in Berlin
Two alleged Russian spies arrested: German prosecutors
The British and German Foreign Ministers will visit Israel in order to pressure it not to respond to Iran
German Foreign Minister: Gaza needs a temporary humanitarian truce
2 month agoDe-escalation attempt: Annalena Baerbock will travel to Israel this afternoon."We will talk about how further escalation can be prevented", the German Foreign Minister said at presser with Jordan's Ayman Safadi.She added that the EU must "finally" agree new Iran sanctions
German Foreign Minister: We are working with Jordan to ensure that the largest possible amount of aid reaches the Gaza Strip
German Foreign Minister: Berlin supports Israel and the Iranian attack on Tel Aviv will have consequences
German Foreign Minister: Humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip must be increased
