Germany
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Berlin Summons Russian Envoy Amid Direct Threats to Defense Firms
Germany has summoned the Russian ambassador following Moscow’s public identification of German defense firms as potential targets for retaliation.
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Germany and Ukraine Sign Defense and Reconstruction Pacts
Berlin and Kyiv have inked new defense and economic cooperation agreements, deepening strategic ties and bolstering Ukraine’s industrial recovery efforts. The pacts include enhanced military aid and joint production initiatives.
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Lufthansa Faces Four-Day Flight Chaos Amid Coordinated Strikes
Lufthansa is grappling with severe operational paralysis as consecutive strikes by pilots and cabin crew ground hundreds of flights across German hubs.
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Zelenskyy in Berlin: Ukraine Seeks Joint Air Defense System
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Berlin for crucial government consultations, aiming to advance a joint European air defense system.
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Germany Slashes Fuel Taxes as Oil Prices Spike Amid Iran Conflict
Chancellor Merz announced a 17-cent per liter tax cut on fuel for two months, aiming to mitigate economic strain from the Iran-related oil crisis.
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Global Fuel Prices Surge as U.S. Enforces Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Global energy markets face renewed volatility as a U.S.-led naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz threatens to push U.S. pump prices toward $5 per gallon.
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Union Berlin Names Marie-Louise Eta Interim Head Coach
Marie-Louise Eta takes over as Union Berlin’s interim coach, becoming the first woman to manage a men’s team in Bundesliga’s storied history.
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Germany boosts Ukraine’s medical evacuation with armored fleet
Germany has delivered five new MEDIGUARD armored medical vehicles to Ukraine, financed by a large-scale contract. These vehicles are designed with frontline soldier feedback and include protection against drone attacks.
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Germany Clarifies Travel Rules Amid Military Service Reform
The German Defense Ministry has moved to calm concerns over a little-noticed clause in the new Military Service Modernisation Act that theoretically restricted long-term travel for men aged 17 to 45.
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German FM Wadephul: EU needs majority voting to aid Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Wadephul advocates for a qualified majority voting system in the EU, arguing unanimity hinders effective aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.
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Iran Conflict Halves German Economic Growth Forecast, Fuels Inflation
Germany’s leading economic institutes have slashed their 2026 growth forecast by half, citing the Iran war’s impact on industry and consumers, while inflation is set to rise.
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Germany Proposes EU Ban on Non-Biometric Russian Passports
Germany has proposed a coordinated EU-wide cessation of recognition for non-biometric Russian passports to enhance border security. Several member states have voiced support for the initiative.
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Germany Rules Out Taurus Missiles, Notes Ukraine’s Advances
Chancellor Merz stated that Ukraine’s own long-range weapons are now more effective, leading Germany to rule out supplying Taurus missiles.
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Global Election Volatility: Referendums and Poll Bans
Political landscapes in Italy, Germany, and India are shifting as major leaders face referendum defeats, potential historic power losses, and strict new polling regulations.
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AfD achieves record result in Rhineland-Palatinate state election
The Christian Democrats have won the Rhineland-Palatinate state election, while the AfD has achieved its strongest result in western Germany. The SPD suffered significant losses.