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Elon Musk’s support of Alice Weidel’s party has already triggered an outcry in Germany, as the country gears for a general election. DW provides live fact-checking, explainers and reactions. Manfred Weber, leader

In a significant move to bolster its security, Sweden, the newest NATO member, is set to invest over €1.91 billion in acquiring new tanks and refurbishing its existing fleet. Sweden will  buy 44

Residents said they heard gunshots near the presidential compound, according to reports. Shortly afterward, Infrastructure Minister Aziz Mahamat Saleh said the situation was “under control.” Gunshots were heard on Wednesday evening near

Germany said borders must not be changed by force after US President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out a military takeover of Greenland. France says the EU cannot tolerate threats against its

France’s foreign minister has condemned US President-elect Donald Trump’s refusal to rule out a military takeover of Greenland. The minister said the EU would not tolerate threats against its “sovereign borders.” French Foreign

A new survey has found that many Germans have lost faith in their political leaders. The ruling SPD was seen as having “trust” and “competence” issues. A survey published Wednesday has found that four

After US President-elect Donald Trump repeated inaccurate claims that China controls the Panama Canal, Panama has again reaffirmed its sovereignty over the key Atlantic-Pacific waterway. Panama reiterated on Tuesday that the sovereignty

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused the arrested foreigners of plotting “terrorist acts” ahead of his oath-taking ceremony. He is due to be inaugurated for a contentious third term on Friday. Venezuelan authorities have

The fall of Bashar Assad to Islamist-led rebels has raised the prospect of Turkey intervening in Syria against Kurdish forces accused by Ankara of links to armed separatists. Turkey threatened on Tuesday to launch

Berlin is leading efforts within the bloc to ease sanctions imposed during Bashar Assad’s rule, the Financial Times has reported. The easing would come in return for progress on social issues. Germany is