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Merz fights back tears at reopening of synagogue in Munich
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was very moved at the reopening of a restored synagogue in Munich on Monday, appearing to be fighting…
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German president to attend Eurobasket final against Turkey
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will attend the nation's Eurobasket 2025 final against Turkey on Sunday in Riga. The presidential…
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Germany boosts NATO air patrols in response to Poland drone incursion
Germany is to boost its commitments on NATO's eastern flank with additional fighter jet surveillance after Poland said it shot down…
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Macron denounces 'unacceptable' Israeli strike in Qatar
French President Emmanuel Macron has denounced Israel's attack against the Hamas leadership in Doha on Tuesday, saying there could be no…
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AfD leader believes far-right party will govern Germany from 2029
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Top German official: wealth tax would harm the economy
Thorsten Frei, Head of the German Chancellery and German Minister for Special Tasks, takes part in a stage talk at the Open Day of the new…
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German coalition backs "game changer" budget, opposition unimpressed
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Merz: Putin is 'perhaps the most serious war criminal of our time'
Russian President Vladimir Putin is "perhaps the most serious war criminal of our time," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in an…
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Merz: Compulsory military service for women in Germany a long way off
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German social association: Merz's statements 'socially dangerous'
The Social Association of Germany (SoVD) has accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz of dividing society with his statements about the welfare…
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Macron, Merz tout renewal of close ties between Paris and Berlin
French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the restoration of close ties between Paris and Berlin as he hosted German Chancellor Friedrich…
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European leaders boost Moldova in face of 'relentless' Russia
Leaders from France, Germany and Poland have travelled to Moldova to show support for the country's accession to the EU and warn of…
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German, French and Polish leaders show support for Moldova on visit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Moldova on Wednesday in a…
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EU risks losing role in climate policy, NGOs warn
The European Union is failing to provide much-needed leadership on climate issues, a group of French and German non-governmental…
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Chancellor Merz confirms Germany will not recognize Palestinian state
Germany will not join partners such as Canada and France in recognizing a Palestinian state, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday…
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Germany partially suspends military aid to Israel over new offensive
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday announced a suspension of exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in the…
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Top German court nominee withdraws after conservative backlash
A legal scholar nominated by Germany's centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) to serve on the country's highest court has withdrawn her…
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Hundreds of German public figures urge to halt arms exports to Israel
Over 160 German artists and media figures have joined a growing call to halt German weapons exports to Israel, bringing the number of…
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Merz, Macron among leaders appalled by Hamas hostage videos
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and France's Emmanuel Macron were among international leaders expressing their condemnation on Sunday of…
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Germany's Merz, Wadephul 'appalled' by Hamas hostage videos
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Germany's top diplomat worried about Israel's increasing isolation
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Friday that the situation in the Gaza Strip has become "unbearable" and he fears this…
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Germany's Wadephul warns Israel 'increasingly isolated' over Gaza war
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has warned Israel it faces international isolation if humanitarian conditions in Gaza do not…
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Israel: Over 50 pallets of food airdropped over Gaza by Arab states
Jordanian and Emirati planes have dropped another 52 pallets of food over the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military said on Tuesday. Egyptian…
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Germany to launch Gaza aid airlift with Jordan's support, Merz says
Germany plans to establish an airlift to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip with the support of Jordan, Chancellor Friedrich Merz…