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POLITICS1d agoGermany news: Merz hopes for Korean reunification at DMZChancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed hope for Korean reunification during a visit to the heavily fortified border. Meanwhile, President Steinmeier has held talks with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoGermany news: Merz calls for Korean reunification at DMZChancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed hope for Korean reunification during a visit to the heavily fortified border. Meanwhile, President Steinmeier has held talks with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoGermany news: Merz in Asia warns against weaponizing tradeGerman diplomacy in Asia takes focus this week, as Chancellor Merz wraps up a three-country Asian business tour in South Korea. Meanwhile, President Steinmeier held talks with Xi Jinping in Beijing. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICS2d agoJapan and Germany become 'premium partners', but clash over car protectionMet glimlachen, buigingen en afspraken over nauwere samenwerking ontvangt de Japanse premier Sanae Takaichi de Duitse bondskanselier Friedrich Merz in Tokio. De leiders schudden elkaar de hand en noemen elkaar zelfs "premium partners", alsof ze een handelsabonnement zonder reclames hebben afgesloten. Maar tussen de hoffelijkheden door klinkt openlijke kritiek. De Europese bescherming van de auto-industrie, waarvoor Duitsland zich sterk maakt, dreigt ook Japanse fabrikanten hard te raken. Dat moet veranderen, vindt Japan. Klungelig en bukkend loopt Merz donderdag door een volgebouwde onderzoeksNOS Buitenland
POLITICS2d agoGermany news: Chancellor Friedrich Merz accuses North Korea of threatening Europe's freedomFriedrich Merz, who is visiting Seoul, said North Korea is putting Europe's security at risk by sending soldiers to fight for Russia in Ukraine. DW has more.dw · germany
POLITICS2d agoGermany news: Chancellor Friedrich Merz accuses North Korea of threatening Europe's freedomFriedrich Merz, who is visiting Seoul, said North Korea is putting Europe's security at risk by sending soldiers to fight for Russia in Ukraine. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICS2d agoSouth Korea, Germany to cooperate in economy, energy and technologySouth Korea and Germany pledged to cooperate on the economy high-tech industries and energy security South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Thursday after a summit in Seoul with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz At a joint press conference Lee said he had asked Merz for Berlins support in securing favourable treatment for South Korea under Europes Industrial Accelerator Actdevdiscourse · india
POLITICS2d agoGermany does not want China decoupling but must defend its interests, president warnsGermany is not seeking to decouple from China, but must defend its economic interests, visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in Beijing on Thursday, echoing the line taken by Chancellor Friedrich Merz during his tour of neighbouring countries. Speaking at Peking University, Steinmeier insisted that Europe’s goal was not to sever ties with the world’s second-largest economy, but to reset the relationship on a fairer footing. “Our goal as Europeans is clear. We do not want...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoGermany and Japan reaffirm commitment to continued support for UkraineGermany and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to continuing support for Ukraine and working closely together to achieve a just and lasting peace.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS3d agoGermany and Japan strengthen economic ties as global tensions riseGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi agreed in Tokyo on Wednesday to deepen cooperation on economic security and high tech. It is Merz's first visit to Japan since taking office in May 2025.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS3d agoMerz invites Japan to back trade alliance as China asks Germany to be 'rational' - ReutersMerz invites Japan to back trade alliance as China asks Germany to be 'rational' ReutersReuters World
POLITICSOct 23France ‘certain’ united front with Germany pushed China into hybrid car dealFrance is “certain” that its push with Germany for a tougher EU China policy propelled Beijing to moderate its hybrid car exports, despite warnings from the Chinese capital that the pressure did not work. “I’m certain that it played a role, and it’s very important that the German and French engine, which is very essential to the future of Europe, starts again – and I think that’s going to be the case,” French Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier said as he arrived at a ministerial meeting in Dublin...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 6Germany faces a triple threat from Russia, China and domestic far-right extremistsDW News [en]
POLITICSOct 5France, Germany call for new weapon allowing ‘immediate cut off’ of China from EU marketIn the strongest sign yet of a shifting European Union policy on China, the leaders of France and Germany have demanded a new trade weapon that would cut off access to the EU market when third countries cause severe distortions. The tool would effectively act as a kill switch, allowing Brussels to respond rapidly to systemic distortions, potentially immediately. It would grant dramatic new powers to the European Commission, the EU’s executive branch, which manages trade policy for the 27-member...South China Morning Post
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 10Far - right AfD party won big in Saxony - Anhalt . Will it affect Germany approach to China ? The far-right AfD party achieved significant electoral success in Saxony-Anhalt, raising questions about its potential impact on Germany's foreign policy towards China. This result reflects shifting political dynamics within Germany and potential foreign policy ramifications.scmp.com · China
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 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]
POLITICSJun 25UK , Germany and France express concern over Chinese actions east of TaiwanThe United Kingdom, Germany, and France have collectively expressed concern regarding recent Chinese actions observed east of Taiwan. This indicates international attention on geopolitical developments in the region.mymotherlode.com · United States
POLITICSJun 17Lee calls for efforts to advance S . Korea - Germany ties to new level Lee is advocating for initiatives to elevate the relationship between South Korea and Germany to a 'new level.' This indicates diplomatic efforts to strengthen international ties and cooperation.koreaherald.com · South Korea