Scholz rules out direct funding of arms by the EU. But: "The EU could help to advance industrial processes." This in turn goes in the direction of the design of the EU armament strategy that the Commission has proposed
4 month agoIran’s acting FM had phone calls with EU FP chief, UN Secretary General as well as foreign ministers of Germany, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Cyprus in past 24 hours to discuss the situation in Gaza
Germany asks its citizens to leave Lebanon immediately
German Foreign Minister: Parties in the Israeli government undermine its security interests
Germany will transfer its third Patriot air defense system, as well as IRIS-T and Gepards anti-aircraft systems, missiles, and ammunition, to Ukraine in the coming weeks and months, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on June 11 in Berlin during Ukraine Recovery Conference
Germany: Olaf Scholz excludes early legislative elections after his setback in the European elections
Far-right parties on course for substantial EU election gains in Austria and Germany, exit polls suggest
Islamic State terror suspect is caught by policemen in Germany ahead of Euro 2024.He holds German, Moroccan and Polish passports. Other sites reported Germans suspect him of belonging to ISKP Germany
Israeli media: Contacts with Germany, Italy and other countries to prevent the imposition of European sanctions against Israel
AfD politician injured in second attack in less than a week in Mannheim, dpa reports
German Foreign Ministry: Strengthening Ukraine's air defence remains crucial. Germany is contributing another Patriot system and an additional €500 million. Together, we must maintain our steadfast support and commitment
An assailant with a knife attacked and wounded several people in the southwestern German city of Mannheim, police said. Police shot at the attacker
A right-wing German politician was stabbed in the Baden-Württemberg region
Ukraine is allowed to fire on Russian territory with military equipment supplied from Germany. According to SPIEGEL information, the government now wants to allow this. Other Western partners also allow this
Germany has pledged a new military aid package worth €500 million to Ukraine. This was announced by Germany's Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius during a surprise visit to Ukraine. The package contains a large number of IRIS-T SL missiles and a small number of IRIS-T
5 month agoScholz suggests that Ukraine could also use Western (German) weapons to attack targets in Russia if they attack Ukraine. The rule is that "this must always be within the framework of international law." Macron is even clearer: "They must be allowed to do so."
"Making peace is a risk": in Germany, Emmanuel Macron discusses the war in Ukraine
Germany Foreign Minister says that The World Court ruling urging Israel to immediately halt its military offensive on Rafaf is binding and must be respected
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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
