The mayor of Strasbourg and her counterpart across the Rhine river in Germany have complained about ramped-up border checks in a protest letter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Berlin "strongly condemns" Israeli shooting at diplomats in the West Bank
Three people were detained in Germany in police raids targeting a suspected people-smuggling network believed to have facilitated the illegal entry of Chinese nationals into the country
German Foreign Ministry spokesman: We are in close contact with Israel regarding the entry of aid into Gaza.
Air France and KLM extended cancellation of flights to Israel until May 24. Source: Al Jazeera
German Foreign Minister Wadephul: We expect our U.S. allies not to tolerate the fact that Russia did not impose an immediate ceasefire
The EU will increase pressure on Russia through sanctions, — Friedrich Merz
Chancellor Merz: The fact that President Zelenskyy traveled to Turkiye despite this is an enormous gesture. Putin didn't show up – and that alone puts him in the wrong. A new sanctions package is ready. We will adopt it on Tuesday in Brussels.
6 day agoThe Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and Poland in Turkiye
"The Americans have the bombs on planes in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Turkey …We are ready to open this discussion," Macron said, indicating he was open to considering the potential deployment of France's nuclear weapons elsewhere in Europe
Germany’s Incoming Chancellor Merz: I will push firstly for reduction of tariffs, secondly for simplification of technological standards
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has banned a group known as the "Kingdom of Germany," associated with the far-right Reich Citizens movement, with police carrying out raids at properties of key members across seven German states
The US have approved a transfer of 125 HIMARS missiles and 100 Patriot missiles to Ukraine. The missiles have been part of German inventories, but needed approval from Washington. They are already on their way to Ukraine. Source: NYT
German Foreign Ministry: Ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan is "an important first step towards ending the spiral of escalation."
1 week agoForeign Minister of Ukraine: Following the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Kyiv, all five leaders @ZelenskyyUa @EmmanuelMacron @bundeskanzler @donaldtusk @Keir_Starmer had a fruitful call with @POTUS focused on peace efforts. Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for at least 30 days starting already on Monday. If Russia agrees and effective monitoring is ensured, a durable ceasefire and confidence-building measures can pave the way to peace negotiations.
1 week agoPresident Macron, PM Starmer, PM Tusk and Chancellor Merz have arrived in Kyiv
Germany's Merz: I think the attitude of the US government has changed positively towards European allies since my election
1 week agoMerz and Trump spoke on the phone for the first time. German readout says both "agreed": - "close cooperation with the aim of ending the war in Ukraine." - "Russia must agree to a truce" - "want to end the trade disagreements swiftly." - "close cooperation" and visits soon
Germany’s domestic spy agency has paused the “extremist” label for the AfD party after a legal challenge by the AfD, Cologne court says
Macron: We will establish a Franco-German Defense and Security Council
Germany's new chancellor calls on the Trump administration to "stay out of interference" in his country's domestic politics.
2 week agoMerz just appointed Chancellor by Steinmeier
2 week agoMerz elected German Chancellor in second round of voting
German airline Lufthansa suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv until May 6
Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution: AfD is proven to be right-wing extremist
Friedrich Merz, Germany's chancellor-in-waiting, calls for renewed national confidence and unity as he promotes his centre-right party's programme ahead of the launch of his government
1 month agoUkrainian delegation, including of head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrii Yermak and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha met with their counterparts from UK, France and Germany at the meeting on security in Paris
The Radio Electronic Warfare Coalition to support Ukraine was created at Ramstein. Coalition of 10 countries will be headed by Germany
Germany's Incoming Chancellor Merz: We should have 0% tariffs on all transatlantic trade, then the problem is solved
OSW: The inauguration of the new chancellor is planned for May 7, so that Friedrich Merz can participate in the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II as head of government
