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NATO official confirms that allies are looking to swap control of certain NATO military leadership centers, such as the NATO’s Joint Command Center in Norfolk, the Joint Command Center in Naples, and the Allied Maritime Command in the UK. "Allies have agreed on a new distribution of senior officer responsibility across the NATO Command Structure in which European Allies, including NATO’s newest members, will play a more prominent role in the Alliance’s military leadership. We will provide more details in due course. The decision relates to planning for future rotations," the official said. "This is a common sense move, with Europe moving to the fore and America absolutely committed to NATO," added the official.Politico first reported the proposed changes ahead of the Munich Security Conference later this week in Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the transatlantic relationship has changed, adding that no one regrets it more than he does, and that Europe must achieve greater technological independence from the United States

Germany's Merz says Iranian government's 'days are numbered'

Deutsche Bank raided by German police in money laundering probe

Germany strongly condemns DPRK’s ballistic missile launches of 27 January. They put regional security & stability at risk & exacerbate international tensions. We urge DPRK to stop the unlawful development, test & transfer of ballistic missiles, as requested by UNSC multiple times

Quattordici paesi europei hanno annunciato la chiusura del Mar Baltico alla cosiddetta flotta ombra russa, secondo una dichiarazione congiunta rilasciata dal governo del Regno Unito. I paesi hanno avvertito che le petroliere che nascondono la propria origine, cambiando bandiera, disattivando i transponder o operando senza la documentazione adeguata, saranno trattate come navi senza nazionalità. Tali navi potranno essere fermate senza rischi legali. La Russia è stata inoltre accusata di aver deliberatamente interferito con i sistemi di navigazione satellitare, rappresentando una grave minaccia per la sicurezza marittima e complicando le operazioni di soccorso in caso di incidenti. La dichiarazione è stata firmata da Belgio, Danimarca, Estonia, Finlandia, Francia, Germania, Islanda, Lettonia, Lituania, Paesi Bassi, Norvegia, Polonia, Svezia e Regno Unito.

Ministero degli Esteri tedesco: Non accettiamo spionaggio in Germania, e in particolare non sotto la copertura di uno status diplomatico. Abbiamo convocato oggi l'ambasciatore russo presso il Ministero degli Esteri federale e lo abbiamo informato che l'individuo che ha spiato per conto della Russia deve essere espulso.

Merz: We will protect Denmark and Greenland from the threat posed by Russia. We will uphold the principle of terrotorial integrity and sovereignty

Chancellor Merz: In recent days the U.S. demanded greater influence in Greenland. We welcome that the U.S. is taking the threat posed by Russia in the arctic seriously. We experience it daily. As NATO allies we must do more

On Tuesday, right next to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, farmers protested against the soon-to-be-entered EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Germany’s finance minister is throwing his weight behind France on the need for a tough counterstrike against President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to press for U.S. control of Greenland

The German military is pulling its reconnaissance team out of Greenland. Fifteen soldiers are reportedly leaving the Arctic island on a civilian flight to Copenhagen

Trump: 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%.

The 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

I leader di Italia, Germania, Francia, Canada e Regno Unito chiederanno l'approvazione personale del presidente degli Stati Uniti sulle garanzie di sicurezza per l'Ucraina - 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

Germany'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."

Il Primo Ministro canadese Carney ha parlato con il Cancelliere tedesco Merz del rafforzamento della sicurezza euro-atlantica, del sostegno all'Ucraina con solide garanzie e del mantenimento della sovranità della Danimarca, inclusa la Groenlandia. Hanno anche discusso della sicurezza artica e di una più profonda cooperazione tra Canada e Germania in materia di intelligenza artificiale, difesa, minerali essenziali ed energia.

Il cancelliere tedesco Merz: la Germania si assumerà la responsabilità della sicurezza dell'Ucraina e del continente nel suo complesso

German federal prosecutors launch terrorism investigation after suspected arson caused Berlin blackout, affecting power supplies to tens of thousands of homes and businesses

Il ministro degli Esteri tedesco Johann Wadephul: la Danimarca è membro della NATO, anche la Groenlandia sarà difesa in linea di principio dalla NATO

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.