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POLITICSSep 28Germany news: Berlin's Left files complaint against DobrindtInterior Minister Dobrindt could be in legal trouble after he seemed to accuse the Left's Elif Eralp of antisemitism. Domestic intelligence has warned on research cooperation with China. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 27Foreign ministers of Germany and Russia discussed grain exports and the war in UkraineDe Duitse minister van Buitenlandse Zaken Wadephul heeft zijn Russische collega Lavrov aangesproken op het incident in Leipzig, waar vorige maand een drone werd aangetroffen met explosieve stoffen en een ontsteker. Duitsland zei al eerder dat Rusland achter het incident zit. Wadephul maakte Lavrov duidelijk dat Duitsland zichzelf zal verdedigen. De twee ministers spraken elkaar gisteren in de marge van de VN-top in New York. Het was voor het eerst in jaren dat de Russische en Duitse ministers van Buitenlandse Zaken elkaar spraken. De laatste ontmoeting was in januari 2022, vlak voor de RussiscNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 27‘Russian sleeper cell’: Can Germany’s far-right AfD be barred from sensitive intel?The prospect of an AfD-led government in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt has exacerbated long-standing fears that the far-right Russia-friendly party may gain access to sensitive information of interest to the Kremlin, fuelling debate as to whether and how it can be barred from classified intelligence.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 27Berlin’s ‘Russian House’ stayed open despite Russia’s war in Ukraine and EU sanctions, shielded by a reciprocal deal over Moscow’s Goethe-Institut. Germany’s sabotage accusation was the final straw.In early September, Germany’s Foreign Ministry announced the closure of the Russian House in Berlin, Russia’s largest cultural center abroad. The center had operated in the heart of the German capital for more than 40 years. It remained open after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, even as similar institutions across Europe shut down. What finally brought it to an end was a drone attack on Leipzig Airport that German authorities described as Russian sabotage. Meduza tells the center’s story.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 27Germany Political Risks Rise as Merz Faces Coalition PressurePolitical risks are increasing in Germany as a figure named Merz faces pressure regarding a coalition. This suggests potential instability within the country's government.econotimes.com · United States
POLITICSSep 26Germany’s Wadephul meets Russia’s Lavrov amid tensions over ‘escalation’The German foreign minister blames Moscow for the Leipzig drone attack but welcomes the G20 invite to Vladimir PutinPolitico Europe
POLITICSSep 26Germany's FM Wadephul meets Lavrov on UNGA sidelinesIt's the first such meeting since Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. DW has the latest on day 5 of the UN General Assembly debate.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 26China rejects 'Cold War' mentality; Germany's FM Wadephul meets Russian counterpart Lavrov. Follow DW's UN General Assembly updates.Beijing called on the US to "immediately" lift its blockade against Cuba, advocated for post-conflict reconstruction of Gaza, and said the sovereignty of Middle Eastern nations "should be respected." DW has the latest.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 26Germany news: EU ministers meet for migration showdownEuropean interior ministers hold migration talks in Munich as the bloc plans to strengthen borders and speed up deportations. Meanwhile, trade unions staged nationwide demos against health and welfare cuts. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 25Students strike across Germany in protest against military serviceA law establishing voluntary military service came into effect in January, but protest organisers fear compulsory service could follow.BBC World
POLITICSSep 25Germany news: Parliament to vote on fuel tax cutGerman lawmakers hope to drive down fuel prices by cutting taxes on gas and diesel from October 1. Meanwhile, students in many cities are set to protest against military conscription. DW has the latest.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 25Germany news: Parliament approves fuel tax cutGerman lawmakers hope to drive down fuel prices by cutting taxes on gas and diesel from October 1. Meanwhile, Germany's defense minister visited Budapest to ramp up defense and military ties.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 25Germany and Spain start paper war over "Made in Europe" interpretationBerlin strebt einen breit aufgestellten Verbund von Handelspartnern an, während Madrid ein gestaffeltes System vorschlägt, bei dem in der EU hergestellte Waren Vorrang genießen.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 24Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuelsGermany has made a commitment to gradually eliminate its reliance on fossil fuels. This represents a major national policy shift with potential environmental and economic consequences.europesun.com · Russia
POLITICSSep 24EU Parliament president urges Germany to do deal in US drug pricing disputeA deal between Washington and Berlin is needed to avoid an "impossible" race on drugs, Roberta Metsola told POLITICO.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 24105-year-old investigated for crimes at Nazi PoW camp in GermanyThe suspect is alleged to have been an accessory to murder at the Stalag 326 camp, where tens of thousands of Soviet PoWs died.BBC World
POLITICSSep 24Germany and Spain clash over who gets into ‘Made in Europe’Berlin wants a broad club for trade partners, while Madrid proposes a tiered system giving EU-made goods top billing.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 24The rise of the far-right in Germany leaves lessons for ColombiaEl ascenso de la extrema derecha en Europa y América Latina revela una crisis de representación que desafía las instituciones democráticas tradicionales. The post El auge de la ultraderecha en Alemania le deja lecciones a Colombia appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSSep 24Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in GermanyThe man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.CBS News
POLITICSSep 24Germany seeks wider 'Made with Europe' rules, setting up clash with FranceBerlin wants the EU’s “Made with Europe” rules opened to trade partners, challenging France’s push to reserve public contracts for European-made goods.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 24Germany news: Bundestag to discuss opt-out organ donationParliamentarians debate whether to change Germany's organ donation scheme amid a lack of supply. They will also consider reforms to expand the power of intelligence agencies. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 24GERMANY INTELLIGENCE FEARS : Berlin Weighs Restricting AfD Access to Secret Defense PlansGerman intelligence has expressed concerns, leading Berlin to consider restricting the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's access to classified defense plans. This move signifies worries about national security and the trustworthiness of political parties regarding sensitive information.theyeshivaworld.com · United States
POLITICSSep 23Germany's oldest party, the center-left SPD, is in a difficult position following its success in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state electionChancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has vowed to press ahead with controversial reforms, but resistance is mounting within his coalition partner, the SPD. How much dissent can a governing coalition tolerate?DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 23«A Houellebecqian scenario»: when AfD and the far-left become the only two alternatives in GermanyVU D’AILLEURS - Les élections régionales outre-Rhin dessinent une carte à deux couleurs : bleu profond de l’AfD dans les campagnes, rouge foncé de Die Linke dans les métropoles. Pour l’éditorialiste allemand Andreas Rosenfelder, cette polarisation n’est pas un accident mais le produit d’un «extrême centre» (CDU, SPD, Verts) qui a confisqué le choix électoral pendant des années.Le Figaro International