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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

Ledare från Italien, Tyskland, Frankrike, Kanada och Storbritannien kommer att söka den amerikanska presidentens personliga stöd för säkerhetsgarantier för Ukraina - 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."

Kanadas premiärminister Carney talade med Tysklands förbundskansler Merz om att stärka den euroatlantiska säkerheten, stödja Ukraina med robusta garantier och upprätthålla Danmarks suveränitet – inklusive Grönland. De diskuterade också arktisk säkerhet och ett fördjupat samarbete mellan Kanada och Tyskland inom AI, försvar, kritiska mineraler och energi.

Tysklands förbundskansler Merz: Tyskland tar ansvar för Ukrainas och hela kontinentens säkerhet

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

Tysklands utrikesminister Johann Wadephul: Danmark är medlem i Nato, Grönland kommer i princip också att försvaras av 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.

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

A 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.

Germany’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.

Ukrainas president Volodymyr Zelenskyj hade ett telefonsamtal med Tysklands förbundskansler Friedrich Merz

De nationella säkerhetsrådgivarna från Tyskland, Frankrike och Storbritannien kommer att vara i Miami idag för samtal med Vita husets sändebud @SteveWitkoff och Ukrainas nationella säkerhetsrådgivare @rustem_umerov, enligt två källor. Den turkiske utrikesministern och Qatars premiärminister kommer också att delta i Ukraina-samtalen i Miami idag.

Tysklands förbundskansler: Vi avser att använda ryska tillgångar för att finansiera Ukrainas väpnade styrkor i minst två år till. Detta steg handlar inte om att förlänga kriget, utan om att få kriget att sluta så snart som möjligt.

Tysklands förbundskansler: Ryssland strävar efter att utöka sitt inflytande bortom sina gränser till europeiska länder

German parliament approves €50 billion in military purchases and accelerates defense spending.

Tysklands förbundskansler: Ryssland inleder dagliga attacker mot Europa, inklusive spionage och sabotage.

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.