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Merz says army could be involved in mine-clearing from Hormuz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he can envisage the country's Bundeswehr armed forces being deployed to clear mines in the Strait of…
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German Chancellor Merz open to more energy price reduction measures
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is open to further measures against rising energy and petrol prices as a result of the Iran war, he said…
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Germany's opposition Greens urge more support for Ukraine
The head of Germany's opposition Greens has urged the government to provide Ukraine with increased air defences in the face of increased…
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Merz: 'No hierarchy' in partners as Germany and Italy deepen ties
Germany's growing partnership with Italy does not challenge its existing relations with France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed during…
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Merz says Germany in deep upheaval, warns against pessimism
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the country is undergoing "profound change" but warned against pessimism, arguing that Germany has…
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Syrian President al-Sharaa to visit Germany for talks with Merz
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected in Berlin on Monday for a two-day visit centred on thorny issues including the repatriation…
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Ryanair announces 11 new routes in Germany after cut to ticket taxes
Europe's largest low-cost airline, Ryanair, has added some flights to its summer schedule in Germany after the government's move to lower…
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Herzog expresses concern over exodus of Christian families from Israel
President Herzog expresses concern over the exodus of young Christian families from Israel, stressing the importance of security and peace…
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Merz hopes EU-India trade agreement can be signed at January summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that he hopes an EU free trade agreement with India can be signed at a summit on January…
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Merz and Modi agree on closer German-Indian defence cooperation
Germany and India aim to expand their cooperation in the defence sector, with a corresponding declaration of intent signed by their…
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Poland open to German troops to help secure Ukraine ceasefire
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said on Wednesday that Warsaw open to the possible deployment of German troops in Poland as part…
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Germany resumes deportations to Syria after nearly 15 years
Germany has deported a convicted criminal to Syria for the first time since civil war broke out in the country nearly 15 years ago, the…
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Zelensky thanks EU for €90 billion financing package
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked European leaders on Friday following their agreement on further financing for his country,…
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EU leaders agree on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine after a plan to use Russian assets unravels
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders agreed on Friday to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and…
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Reports: Germany plans expansion of foreign intelligence powers
Germany's foreign intelligence service is to be given far more scope for taking decisive action in threatening situations under plans of…
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EU calls on Western Balkans to step up reforms for membership
The leaders of the European Union and the Western Balkans countries agreed to forge closer ties at a summit on Wednesday evening in…
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Merz campaigns for Russian assets deal ahead of key EU talks
Lars Klingbeil, Germany's Minister of Finance, and Chancellor Friedrich Merz sit during the 49th plenary session of the 21st legislative…
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Kremlin rejects Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine
The Kremlin has reaffirmed its rejection of a ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday, after German Chancellor…
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German president receives Zelensky in Berlin amid Ukraine peace push
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of ongoing talks aimed…
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Ukraine demands army of 800,000 under peace plan
Ukraine is insisting on a target strength of 800,000 troops for its military under a revised version of the US peace plan to end the…
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Merz visit highlights new strategic, and strained, Germany-Israel bond
Notably, Germany opposed various sanctions proposals in the EU. It is one of the few countries Israel can count on to at least abstain…
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Netanyahu ‘not leaving’ politics for pardon, PM says next to Germany’s Merz
Netanyahu also praised the Israel–Germany cooperation in high-tech, AI, and quantum technologies. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayhu…
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Netanyahu sees 'historical change' in German defence cooperation
German-Israeli relations have undergone "a historical change" with respect to cooperation on arms, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
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Wadephul urges Beijing to pressure Moscow over Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Sunday urged Beijing to use its influence on Moscow during consultations on a ceasefire in…