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Russia's Medvedev compares Germany's Merz to Nazi Goebbels
Russia's Medvedev compares Germany's Merz to Nazi Goebbels

Russia’s Medvedev compares Germany’s Merz to Nazi Goebbels

Former Russian President Medvedev compared Friedrich Merz, Germany’s likely next chancellor, to Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels. Meanwhile, Moscow has declared another German political organization “undesirable.” “You’re not in power yet but
3 weeks ago
Germany reopens embassy in Syria after 13-year closure
Germany reopens embassy in Syria after 13-year closure

Germany reopens embassy in Syria after 13-year closure

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reopened her country’s embassy in Damascus during a visit to the Syrian capital. The diplomatic mission was closed 13 years ago in the early days of the
3 weeks ago
US happiness ranking hits all-time low, Germany climbs
US happiness ranking hits all-time low, Germany climbs

US happiness ranking hits all-time low, Germany climbs

For the eighth consecutive year, Finland has topped the World Happiness Report, leading the rankings alongside its Nordic neighbors. The United States has fallen to its lowest happiness ranking ever, according to the annual
3 weeks ago
Deutsche Bank to slash 2,000 jobs
Deutsche Bank to slash 2,000 jobs

Deutsche Bank to slash 2,000 jobs

The German bank’s move to downsize comes due to falling profits. Deutsche Bank also plans to close several of its branches. Germany’s largest bank, Deutsche Bank, plans to cut around 2,000 jobs in
3 weeks ago
Germany updates US travel advice after citizens detained
Germany updates US travel advice after citizens detained

Germany updates US travel advice after citizens detained

The Foreign Office stressed that the new advisory does not constitute a travel warning. It comes after US immigration authorities detained multiple German nationals upon arrival. Berlin has updated its travel advice
3 weeks ago
Germany's Bundestag votes in favor of reforming 'debt brake'
Germany's Bundestag votes in favor of reforming 'debt brake'

Germany’s Bundestag votes in favor of reforming ‘debt brake’

The multibillion-euro package loosens borrowing limits and allows new investments in defense, infrastructure and climate. The plan was backed by the conservative CDU/CSU alliance, center-left SPD and Greens. Germany’s lower house of
4 weeks ago
Germany faces cuts along with financial package, Merz says
Germany faces cuts along with financial package, Merz says

Germany faces cuts along with financial package, Merz says

Germany’s likely next conservative CDU chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said cost-cutting must be discussed during coalition talks with the center-left Social Democrats. That comes after he backed a historic spending package. Conservative leader Friedrich
4 weeks ago
Germany 'monitoring' US detentions of its citizens
Germany 'monitoring' US detentions of its citizens

Germany ‘monitoring’ US detentions of its citizens

German officials are trying to determine whether three cases in which citizens were detained while trying to enter the United States signal a change in US policy. Germany is “monitoring” how its citizens
4 weeks ago
Germany: Parties reportedly agree on historic debt deal
Germany: Parties reportedly agree on historic debt deal

Germany: Parties reportedly agree on historic debt deal

The CDU/CSU bloc and the SPD have reached an agreement with the Greens on a massive increase in government borrowing, news agencies report, citing party sources. The conservative CDU/CSU bloc of German election winner
4 weeks ago
Germany: Inflation at 2.3% in February
Germany: Inflation at 2.3% in February

Germany: Inflation at 2.3% in February

Food prices have contributed to high inflation, reaching its highest rate since January 2024. German consumer prices rose by 2.3% in February compared to the same month last year, according to the Federal
4 weeks ago
Germany fined €34 million for late whistleblower protection
Germany fined €34 million for late whistleblower protection

Germany fined €34 million for late whistleblower protection

The EU’s highest court has fined Germany and four other countries for failing to create laws to boost protection for those who expose wrongdoing. The European Union’s highest court on Thursday handed Germany a fine
1 month ago
What would it cost Europe to defend itself without the US?
What would it cost Europe to defend itself without the US?

What would it cost Europe to defend itself without the US?

Donald Trump’s controversial initiative to end the war in Ukraine has reignited the longstanding issue of how Europe can fend for itself. And what would that mean for the continent economically and
1 month ago

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