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German bid to close migrant boats loophole could face delay
There are growing doubts that Germany will tighten its laws this year to make it easier to prosecute small-boat smugglers, the BBC has…
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Merz's CDU aims to expand presence in German regions
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) plans to increase support in those German regions where it has to date…
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In Germany, parents concerned as conscription looms
German counselling centres for conscientious objectors say they are registering an increasing number of visits from concerned parents, as…
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In Germany, worried parents seek advice as conscription looms
German counselling centres for conscientious objectors say they are registering an increasing number of visits from concerned parents, as…
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Germany's Pistorius: Military service plans serve as deterrent
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Friday defended his military service plans as necessary for Germany's security. The proposal aims to…
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German Bundeswehr to stay in Red Sea to protect ships against Houthis
The German Armed Forces will continue to participate in an EU mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant ships from attacks by Houthi…
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Israel says one body handed over by Hamas was not a hostage
One of the bodies handed over by Hamas to Israel was not a hostage, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday, stoking fresh fears…
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German coalition reaches key agreement on electric vehicles, benefits
Germany's ruling coalition has reached important agreements on electric vehicle subsidies, pensions and a new basic income support scheme,…
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Merz hosts big meeting in bid to boost flagging German car sector
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during the German Cabinet meeting at the German Chancellery in Berlin. Michael Kappeler/dpa German…
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Merz: Germany should boycott Eurovision if Israel is excluded
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday that Germany should pull out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna if Israel…
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Germany approves €2.46m in arms exports to Israel after partial halt
Germany has approved arms exports to Israel worth at least €2.46 million ($2.9 million) since implementing a partial export halt,…
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Germany adopts short-term 2025 budget amid push for economic recovery
A general view during a session of the German Council (Bundesrat). Michael Kappeler/dpa Germany's upper house of parliament, the…
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German lawmaker warns against false sense of security at airports
The head of Germany's parliamentary intelligence oversight committee has warned against a false sense of security at German airports…
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German lawmakers elect top court judges after ugly coalition row
German lawmakers on Thursday elected three new judges to the country's top court, ending a bitter dispute that had weighed heavily on…
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Germany's SPD ups pressure on Merz to back EU sanctions on Israel
Senior figures in Germany's centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) on Thursday announced their support for EU sanctions against Israel,…
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Merz taps ex-Commerzbank CEO to attract foreign investors to Germany
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaks at the presentation of the German Chancellor's personal representative for investments in…
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Germany's Deutsche Bahn presents 'restart' as major delays hit Berlin
Germany's Deutsche Bahn is getting a "restart," Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder said on Monday, as he presented the railway…
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Germany to host European neighbours for migration talks next month
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is set to host European counterparts for talks on migration next month, as Berlin pushes for…
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Germany Weighs New Path for $100B Jet Program Amid Dassault Dispute
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Germany's defense establishment is starting to lose patience. After years of friction with…
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Merz: Germany to agree position on EU Israel sanctions by October
Germany is to set out its position on proposed EU sanctions against Israel before a European Union meeting in October, German Chancellor…
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Merz to travel to Madrid amid major differences in stance on Israel
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is due to travel to Madrid on Thursday for his inaugural visit to discuss cooperation between the two…
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Nuclear dispute: German top diplomat calls on Iran 'to build trust'
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday called on Iran to grant UN-backed inspectors direct access to its nuclear facilities,…
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German opposition slams government's budget plans
Members of Germany's opposition on Tuesday ripped into the government's plans for the 2025 budget, which are set to be at the heart of…
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Merz tries to boost industry's confidence in German government
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is appealing for Germany's manufacturing community to have confidence in his government. "We know that we have…