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POLITICSJul 21Aliyev visits Berlin to deepen energy and trade ties with GermanyAzerbaijan and Germany signed a strategic partnership declaration covering energy, transport and trade, with Chancellor Merz welcoming Azerbaijan's gas deliveries, expected to reach 2 billion cubic metres annually by next year, as a further step away from reliance on Moscow.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 21The Times : A secret meeting between delegations from Germany and Russia took place in BakuThe Times reported that a secret meeting occurred in Baku involving delegations from Germany and Russia. This signifies undisclosed diplomatic engagement between the two nations.news.am · Armenia
POLITICSJul 21Germany news: Merz to host Azerbaijan President AliyevTalks between the German chancellor and Ilham Aliyev will focus on energy and Armenia. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt will present a report on sexual offenses against children. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 21Germany news: Merz to host Azerbaijan's AliyevChancellor Friedrich Merz is to hold talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Berlin. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt will present a report on sexual offenses against children in 2025. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 21Germany’s Foreign Minister to visit NigeriaThe German minister is on his third trip to Africa this year. The post Germany’s Foreign Minister to visit Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 20As EU’s China trade deficit widens, Germany changes tack to join France’s Beijing pushbackFacing Europe’s ever-widening trade deficit with Beijing, Berlin is increasingly singing the same tune as Paris. The two nations displayed a united front at this year’s Franco-German Ministerial Council, which will soon be put on paper in a joint road map due by September at the request of Germany. “Our work between Germany and France is indispensable at a time when Russia threatens our security, when the People’s Republic of China challenges our economy, and when the transatlantic partnership...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 20Azerbaijan deepens ties with Germany beyond oil and gasMore than 250 German companies now operate in Azerbaijan, spanning manufacturing, logistics and construction.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 20Germany news: Resistance to Nazi terror commemoratedMonday marks 82 years since "Operation Valkyrie," the failed attempt on Adolf Hitler's life in 1944. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Wadephul is heading to Africa on official business. Follow DW.DW News [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGJul 20Germany upgrades security stance to high threat level tennesseedaily.com · United States
POLITICSBREAKINGJul 20Germany upgrades security stance to high threat level torontotelegraph.com · Canada
POLITICSJul 19Foreign minister reveals Germany tripA foreign minister has announced an upcoming trip to Germany, which represents standard diplomatic engagement. This trip is part of ongoing international relations and policy discussions.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
POLITICSJul 19Germany news: Merz moots Cabinet reshuffle after Spahn exitChancellor Merz has said he might use the forced resignation of a senior ally as a chance to reshuffle his Cabinet. Meanwhile, a train security guard was critically injured in a clash with a passenger.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 18Germany: CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid surrogacy controversySurrogacy is not permitted in Germany and the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) opposes its legalization. Spahn and his husband had their child through a surrogate mother in the US.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 18Germany to scale back renewable subsidies amid power grid strainGermany plans to scale back renewable-energy subsidies in a sweeping overhaul of its funding system, as surging solar output puts growing strain on the country’s power grid. From 2027, new renewable generators should receive support “in a way that benefits both the market and the system,” according to a draft law published by the Economy Ministry late on Friday. That means rewarding projects that respond more closely to electricity demand and do not worsen grid congestion. Fixed feed-in tariffs...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 17France and Germany deepen defence ties and push for tougher stance on ChinaGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the Noervenich air base near Cologne on Friday for the 26th Franco-German ministerial council.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 17Germany debates surrogacy and hypocrisyFormer Health Minister Jens Spahn of the conservative CDU, who opposed legalizing surrogacy in Germany, has become a father with the help of a surrogate mother in the US.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 17Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in LebanonBerlin warns against a 'security vacuum' in Lebanon's south once UNIFIL mandate expires at year's end.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 17Germany news: Macron and Merz lead bilateral cabinet talksBerlin and Paris are seeking to deepen security cooperation as ministers meet in western Germany. Meanwhile, a court has delivered its verdict on an alleged supporter of the far-right NSU terror group. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 16Germany massively expands federal police powersThe German government has expanded the powers of its federal police, especially in the use of surveillance, AI, and drone defenses. But experts warn of constitutional challenges.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 16Germany: Gender switch neo-Nazi sent to men's prisonFar-right provocateur Marla Svenja Liebich was transferred to a men's prison after being extradited from the Czech Republic. Authorities say the decision took into account the safety of prisoners at a women's facility.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 16Germany may make it illegal to deny Israel's right to existGermany's upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat, has introduced a bill seeking to ban the questioning of Israel's right to exist. It is now up to the lower house to decide whether to turn it into law.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 16Germany news: Gender switch neo-Nazi sent to men's prisonNeo-Nazi Marla Svenja Liebich has been transferred to a men's prison after extradition back to Germany, despite being legally registered as a woman. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 15Germany: Chancellor Merz makes appeal to AfD votersChancellor Friedrich Merz insists that his coalition has "regained its footing" — despite dismal poll numbers. The chancellor also cautioned against voting for a party that is in part right-wing extremist.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 15Germany news: Coalition has 'found its footing,' Merz saysGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz said recent reforms show his coalition is making progress. Meanwhile, arrests were made after police carry out drug raids in western Germany and the Netherlands. DW has the latest.DW News [en]