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Pistorius Says U.S. President’s Comments on NATO Allies Are “Disrespectful”
Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to apologise for remarks implying that NATO allies in Afghanistan avoided frontline...
Germany and Italy Urge EU Reforms to Protect Competitiveness
Germany and Italy, the European Union’s leading industrial powers, have warned that the bloc risks falling behind the United States and China unless EU...
Ukraine to Get Binding Security Guarantees, Draft Statement Shows
Ukraine's allies are preparing a draft statement for a summit in Paris, focusing on security guarantees that will require binding commitments to support Kyiv...
Merz Urges Europe to Assert Itself to Protect Peace and Prosperity
In his New Year’s address, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Europe faces mounting threats from Russian aggression, global protectionism and shifting relations with...
Germany Summons Russian Ambassador Amid Escalating Hybrid Threats
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Germany has summoned Russia's ambassador to formally protest a "huge increase" in hostile hybrid activities, including cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, espionage, and attempted sabotage....
U.S. Strategy Shakeup Forces Tough Questions on Germany and Japan
A startling moment at a Berlin security conference captured the anxiety now spreading across U.S. alliances. When the U.S. ambassador to NATO suggested Germany...
Germany’s New Foreign Minister Heads to Beijing as Berlin Hardens China Policy
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrives in Beijing for his first official visit as Germany adopts a tougher, more coordinated stance toward China. The...
Germany Bolsters NATO’s Eastern Flank with Arrow Air Defense
Germany has become the first European country to use the Arrow air defense system, which is designed to intercept intermediate-range ballistic missiles like Russia's...
Germany’s 2026 Budget: Key Takeaways and What Matters
Germany's parliament will approve the 2026 budget on Friday, marking a significant departure from years of strict financial discipline. The core budget will total...
Putin Has ‘No Successful Exit’ From Ukraine War, German Chancellor Says
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin must accept he has no way to leave the war in Ukraine...