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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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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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German council of Jews urges Berlin to support Israel unconditionally
The Central Council of Jews in Germany has called on the government to continue to support Israel unconditionally, as it marked 75 years…
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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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Polish President Nawrocki makes inaugural visit to Berlin
Poland's new President Karol Nawrocki is due to arrive in Berlin on Tuesday for his inaugural visit. German President Frank-Walter…
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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 and France summon Russian envoys after NATO airspace breach
Germany and France on Friday summoned Russian ambassadors following the incursion of 19 Russian drones into Polish airspace, an act Berlin…
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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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German minister: Berlin committed to Ukraine security guarantees
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is looking to dispel doubts about Germany's seriousness regarding security guarantees for Ukraine,…
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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
Germany's budget for 2025 is a "game changer" for the country, a leading conservative lawmaker said on Friday, rejecting furious criticism…
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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
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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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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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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European leaders go to Moldova to mark its Independence Day ahead of a key election
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — The leaders of France, Germany, and Poland traveled Wednesday to Moldova to mark the country’s 34 years of…
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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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German, EU leaders honour Ukraine's fight for free Europe
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz marked Ukraine's independence day on Sunday by stressing Berlin's ongoing support for Kiev in its defence…
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German defense contractor Renk considers continuing Israel exports, bypassing embargo
Delivery of weapons from Germany to Israel, package of military aid (illustrative) (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK) Renk CEO, Alexander Sagel,…
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Campaign group warns German NGOs under pressure from authoritarians
Pressure on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is growing in Germany, mirroring a global effort to delegitimize pro-democracy groups,…
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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…