1 kuukausi sittenTrump: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown. This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet. These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable. Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question. Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%.
1 kuukausi sittenThe German government spokesperson stated that Chancellor Friedrich Merz will discuss several issues with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Berlin next Tuesday, including the return of Syrian refugees to their country.
Berlin confirms the release of three Germans detained in Venezuela: "It's a step in the right direction"
Germany may send a small Bundeswehr advance team to Greenland as early as this week, with the effort reportedly coordinated via Copenhagen rather than NATO structures - BILD reports
Italian, Saksan, Ranskan, Kanadan ja Britannian johtajat hakevat Yhdysvaltain presidentin henkilökohtaista tukea Ukrainan turvallisuustakuille - FT
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he assumes Iran's leadership is in its "final days and weeks" as it faces widespread protests
1 kuukausi sittenGermany's Merz says he shares Trump's security concerns about Greenland and wants a NATO-based solution, not confrontation. "We share the American concerns that this part of Denmark needs to be better protected I hope that we will reach a mutually acceptable solution within NATO”
Bloomberg News: Lufthansa plans to resume flights to Iran this week despite protests
Iran's ambassadors to Britain, Germany, and France condemned what they called "foreign interference in Iran's internal affairs."
Germany Chancellor: We are deeply concerned about reports of violence by Iranian security forces, and strongly condemn the killing of protestors. @EmmanuelMacron, @Keir_Starmer and I urge the Iranian authorities to refrain from violence, and to uphold the fundamental rights of Iran’s citizens
German FM: "I condemn the excessive use of force against peaceful demonstrators and urge Iran’s rulers to adhere to their international obligations."
Kanadan pääministeri Carney keskusteli Saksan liittokanslerin Merzin kanssa euroatlanttisen turvallisuuden vahvistamisesta, Ukrainan tukemisesta vankoilla takuilla ja Tanskan – mukaan lukien Grönlannin – itsemääräämisoikeuden puolustamisesta. He keskustelivat myös arktisen alueen turvallisuudesta ja Kanadan ja Saksan välisen yhteistyön syventämisestä tekoälyn, puolustuksen, kriittisten mineraalien ja energian aloilla.
2 kuukausi sittenSaksan liittokansleri Merz: Saksa ottaa vastuun Ukrainan ja koko mantereen turvallisuudesta
German federal prosecutors launch terrorism investigation after suspected arson caused Berlin blackout, affecting power supplies to tens of thousands of homes and businesses
2 kuukausi sittenSaksan ulkoministeri Johann Wadephul: Tanska on Naton jäsen, Nato puolustaa periaatteessa myös Grönlantia
German police are investigating more than 250 individuals believed to have exchanged criminal content online
Senator Iris Spranger has declared a state of emergency in connection with the power outage in Berlin. This means that declaring a state of emergency facilitates the enlistment of third-party support. Assistance forces, such as the German Armed Forces, the Federal Police, and aid organizations, can be more easily deployed to provide the fastest and best possible assistance to those affected.
Berlin expresses its concern about the situation in Venezuela, which it is watching very closely.
The German Foreign Office said it is closely reviewing reports of violent treatment of protesters by security forces in Iran and voiced deep concern over any serious human rights violations
2 kuukausi sittenA widespread power outage on Saturday paralyzed around 50,000 households and 2,000 businesses in southwest Berlin. The fire department is working in large numbers to supply power to care homes. The incident is reminiscent of a previous politically motivated attack on the power grid.
2 kuukausi sittenGermany’s military now treats cyberattacks, sabotage and disinformation as possible early acts of war. The Operational Plan for Germany (OPLAN) warns that hybrid attacks may be used to prepare a full military confrontation. As NATO’s main logistics hub, Germany expects to be targeted early in any major conflict, including attacks on both military and civilian infrastructure.
2 kuukausi sittenUkrainan presidentti Volodymyr Zelenskyi keskusteli puhelinkeskustelussa Saksan liittokanslerin Friedrich Merzin kanssa.
Kahden lähteen mukaan Saksan, Ranskan ja Ison-Britannian kansalliset turvallisuusneuvonantajat ovat tänään Miamissa keskustelemassa Valkoisen talon lähettilään @SteveWitkoffin ja Ukrainan kansallisen turvallisuusneuvonantajan @rustem_umerovin kanssa. Myös Turkin ulkoministeri ja Qatarin pääministeri osallistuvat tänään Miamissa käytäviin Ukrainan-neuvotteluihin.
Saksan liittokansleri: Aiomme käyttää Venäjän varoja Ukrainan asevoimien rahoittamiseen ainakin kahden vuoden ajan. Tämä askel ei ole sodan pitkittämiseksi, vaan sen lopettamiseksi mahdollisimman pian.
Saksan liittokansleri: Venäjä pyrkii laajentamaan vaikutusvaltaansa rajojensa ulkopuolelle Euroopan maihin
German parliament approves €50 billion in military purchases and accelerates defense spending.
Saksan liittokansleri: Venäjä hyökkää Eurooppaan päivittäin, mukaan lukien vakoilua ja sabotaasia.
A spokesman for the German Foreign Ministry announced that the country's government attaches importance to preventing the escalation of the crisis in Venezuela and the region.
Osana sotilaallista apuaan Saksa on toimittanut Ukrainalle kaksi Patriot-ilmatorjuntajärjestelmää, jotka se lupasi jo elokuussa, sekä yhdeksännen IRIS-T-järjestelmän. Saksan puolustusministeri Boris Pistorius kertoi tästä Ramstein-ryhmän kokouksessa.
2 kuukausi sittenAssociated Pressin mukaan presidentti Zelenskyin ja yhdysvaltalaisten neuvottelijoiden Witkoffin ja Kushnerin tapaaminen alkaa pian Berliinissä.
