"We will not reconcile with the fact that fascism in Germany is gaining strength again." Tens of thousands of people are protesting against the party congress of the "Alternative for Germany" in Erfurt
A two-day party conference of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) set to begin in the eastern city of Erfurt is being met by major protests
Germany's Chancellor Merz: We can no longer accept the extraordinarily high levels of sick leave in our companies. We are abolishing sick leave by telephone and introducing the requirement to submit a medical certificate from the very first day of illness. We know this is a tough decision. But we can no longer afford this competitive disadvantage caused by prolonged absences from work
German Government presents sweeping reform package: - scraps many corporate reporting requirements - cuts job security - cuts taxes for low and medium incomes while raising top income taxes Asked about impact on China policy, Merz stressed Germany "must become more competitive" but will "defend itself" against unfair trade practices and rare earth dependencies
AfD Leader Vows to End Russian Energy Boycott in Bid for German Chancellery AfD leader Alice Weidel called for an end to the boycott of Russian oil and gas, framing a restoration of German-Russian ties as essential to saving country's flagging economy
Germany offers to send military transport planes to help Venezuela - Statement
Germany Raids Suspect in Sabotage Probe Linked to Former Gazprom Unit. German prosecutors conducted raids Wednesday as part of an investigation into a suspected attempt to disrupt the country's gas supply. The probe is connected to a 2022 maneuver involving Gazprom's former German unit, which was later nationalized.
Zelenskyi: Ukraina on allekirjoittanut Saksan kanssa sopimuksen 600 ilmapuolustusohjuksen toimittamisesta.
2 viikko sittenUkraina ja Saksa sopivat antiballististen järjestelmien kehittämisestä ja miehittämättömien maa-alusten yhteistuotannosta
Joint statement by the leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy: The agreement between Washington and Tehran is an opportunity to restore regional stability and support the global economy.
Merz: We want the states of the Western Balkans in the EU as quickly as possible. The fact that we haven't admitted any new members in 13 years also shows shortcomings of the EU. We want to overcome those today. With this message, I have traveled to the Western Balkans Summit
Zelenskyi: Ukraina vastaanotti jälleen IRIS-T-ilmapuolustusjärjestelmän laukaisulaitteen
Ukrainan ja EU:n hätäneuvottelut ovat alkaneet Berliinissä Venäjän uusien uhkausten vuoksi.
German Foreign Minister: We are preparing to participate in securing the Strait of Hormuz under British leadership, but I do not expect a mission similar to NATO.
Trump: Puolan nykyisen presidentin Karol Nawrockin onnistuneen vaalin ja hänen kanssaan vallitsevan suhteemme ansiosta minulla on ilo ilmoittaa, että Yhdysvallat lähettää Puolaan 5 000 lisäsotilasta.
Chancellor Merz: We strongly condemn the renewed Iranian airstrikes against the United Arab Emirates and other partners. Attacks on nuclear facilities pose a threat to the safety of people throughout the entire region. There must be no further escalation of violence
Chancellor Merz: I had a good phone call with @POTUS Donald Trump on his way back from China. We agree: Iran must come to the negotiating table now. It must open the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran must not be allowed to have nuclear weapons
German Chancellor: We condemn the Iranian attacks on the UAE
Two people are dead and two others seriously injured after a car drove into several people in central Leipzig, a city spokesman says
Police: A police operation is currently underway in Leipzig city center. Please keep emergency routes clear and follow the instructions of the emergency personnel on site. A car struck several people on Grimmaische Straße and fled the scene. The driver has been arrested and is no longer considered a threat. We will provide ongoing updates.
Car crashes into crowd of people in Leipzig - several injured
NATO: Washington's decision underscores the need for Europe to continue increasing defense investment.
NATO: We are in contact with the US to learn the details of its decision to withdraw troops from Germany
The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon announced, in an apparent US rebuke to the close NATO ally amid a widening rift between President Trump and Europe over the Iran war
The Pentagon plans to withdraw about 5,000 American forces from Germany, senior defense officials say
2 kuukausi sittenReporter: You talked about possibly moving out some troops from Germany. Would you consider the same thing for Spain and Italy? Trump: Yeah, probably. Why shouldn't I Italy has not been of any help to us, and Spain has been horrible—absolutely horrible
2 kuukausi sittenTrump: The Chancellor of Germany should spend more time on ending the war with Russia/ Ukraine (Where he has been totally ineffective!), and fixing his broken Country, especially Immigration and Energy, and less time on interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran Nuclear threat, thereby making the World, including Germany, a safer place!
2 kuukausi sittenTRUMP: The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time
German Chancellor: The conflict in the Middle East is sending geopolitical shocks to energy markets in Europe, Asia, and the United States.
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights to save fuel as prices soar
