Germany says it will not approve any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice
1 day agoZelensky: I spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Ukraine and Germany equally see the need to end the war as soon as possible with a dignified peace, and the parameters of the end of this war will determine the security conditions for Europe for decades. The war is in Europe, and Ukraine is an integral part of Europe, we are already in negotiations on joining the European Union. Therefore, Europe must be a participant in the relevant processes
Germany has deployed fighter jets to Poland for the first time. This decision was made against the backdrop of joint exercises between russia and Belarus near the NATO border
German Interior Ministry spokesman on the possibility of medical treatment for children from Gaza in Germany: "We are examining specific programs with responsible partners"
NATO is reportedly considering stationing its German-Dutch corps in Pärnu, Estonia. A decision is expected sometime this year
Police in Berlin cracked down on Palestinian supporters who gathered to protest Israel's genocide, detaining scores of people.
The German government observes a "initial slight progress in humanitarian aid for the population in the Gaza Strip," according to spokesman Stefan Kornelius, though he noted it remains insufficient to alleviate the emergency
1 week agoAircraft from Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and, for the first time in over a year, Spain, Germany, and France are airdropping humanitarian aid packages over the Gaza Strip. Footage from the Strip shows the airdrop over central Gaza
German police are investigating possible sabotage after a fire shut down a major railway line between the western cities of Düsseldorf and Duisburg on Thursday, with a letter of responsibility having since surfaced online
Poland plans to maintain its temporary checks at the border with Germany until October 4, according to the PAP news agency
German government: Humanitarian aid must be rapidly and significantly expanded in the Gaza Strip.
Bloomberg reports that the German Ministry of Defence is readying as many as 60 procurement contracts that are to be awarded by the end of the year. These include orders for: - 20 Eurofighter Typhoon; - Up to 5,000 Boxer (including 600 Skyranger SHORAD); - Up to 3.500 Patria CAVs, which will cost up to 5 billion € with production to take place at FFG in Germany.; - Several hundred Leopard 2; - Several billion € worth of drones
In Nuremberg, twelve baboons were killed due to lack of space, sparking fierce protests.
1 week agoGerman government spokesman: We are prepared to take steps to increase pressure on Israel over Gaza.
Germany has approved a delivery of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to NATO ally Turkey, sources say
According to Turkish diplomatic sources, nuclear talks between Iran and the UK, France, and Germany are scheduled to take place in Istanbul on Friday
Pride demonstrations took place in Frankfurt am Main, Mönchengladbach, Rostock, Trier, and other cities on Saturday. Right-wing extremist counter-protests attracted only minimal participation.
German government: Merz spoke by phone with Netanyahu and stressed the need not to take steps to annex the West Bank to Israel.
German Chancellor: Events in Gaza are no longer acceptable
German Chancellor: We need clarity on how US weapons are being transported to Europe and sent to Ukraine
German foreign minister Wadephul: regarding Israeli airstrikes, call on all domestic, international actors not to do anything endangering Syrian stability
Protest action in Berlin: Demonstrators demand freedom for a left-wing extremist member of the so-called "Hammer Gang," Maja T., imprisoned in Hungary
Berlin and Kabul discuss plan to repatriate Afghan migrants. The head of Germany's foreign intelligence agency, August Hanning, revealed that he met with former Afghan President Hamid Karzai to discuss Berlin's efforts to deport Afghans to their Taliban-controlled homeland
The Islamic Republic of Iran confirms it arrested Lennart Monterlos, an 18-year-old French- German tourist who was biking across Europe and Asia
German Chancellor: We are ready to purchase Patriot missile systems from the United States to send to Ukraine.
German Foreign Office: The Chinese military has targeted a German aircraft in the EU operation #ASPIDES with a laser. The endangerment of German personnel and the disruption of the operation are completely unacceptable. The Chinese ambassador was summoned to the Foreign Office today.
All border crossings with Germany have become critical infrastructure facilities, the Prime Minister said at a press conference
Party representatives in the Bundestag condemned the violence against student protests in Belgrade in an interview with DW, but at the same time pointed out the danger of nationalist tones that could be heard at the protests.
German media: Chancellor Merz spoke by phone with Trump regarding the issue of supplying air defense systems to Ukraine.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was invited to the Chancellery in Berlin this morning, where he had a short meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and also spoke to his foreign policy advisor, Günter Sautter, a government spokesperson said
