Germany
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Russia closes German consulate in St. Petersburg amid escalating diplomatic rift
The decision where Russia closes German consulate operations in St. Petersburg was announced Monday by the Foreign Ministry. Russian authorities ordered all diplomatic staff to exit the country by September…
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EU and NATO promise increased pressure on Russia following Leipzig drone attack
Leaders from the EU, NATO, and Russia face rising geopolitical tensions after the Leipzig airport attack. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the incident on Wednesday. Specifically, von…
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Five European Countries Agree to Set Up “Return Hubs” for Rejected Asylum Seekers
Denmark, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, and Greece are moving forward with plans for return centers outside the EU. They hope to reach an agreement with a third country by early…
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Volkswagen Approves Historic Restructuring Plan, 100,000 Jobs to Be Cut by 2030
Volkswagen’s supervisory board approved a historic restructuring on Thursday, cutting 100,000 jobs over five years. That includes 50,000 already decided in Germany since 2024. Total cuts reach about 15 percent…
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In Germany, Low Gas Storage Levels Fuel Fear of a New Crisis
Germany’s gas reservoirs are only 53 percent full. That is far below previous years’ levels. The low storage revives bad memories of winter 2022, when Russian deliveries stopped. Summer storage,…
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Low Rhine Water Levels to Slow German Economy, Bundesbank Says
Rhine Shipping Disruptions Low water levels caused by recent heatwaves are expected to slow Germany’s economic growth in the third quarter of 2026. According to the Bundesbank, limited transport routes…
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One killed and 16 injured after van crashes into crowd at Berlin Pride.
Deadly incident interrupts Berlin Pride celebrations. Berlin’s Christopher Street Day (CSD) celebrations were cut short after a white van drove into a crowd near Tiergarten Park, close to the Brandenburg…
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As EU’s China trade deficit widens, Germany changes tack to join France’s Beijing pushback
As the EU China trade deficit widens to historic levels, Europe’s two largest economies are aligning to push for aggressive trade defense measures. Following the Franco-German Ministerial Council, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
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Beyond LNG: Berlin’s red-carpet diplomacy signals a bigger bet on Algeria
As European heavy industries search for reliable alternatives to pipeline gas, the expanding Germany Algeria energy partnership represents a vital geopolitical shift. Shifting away from past reliance on Eastern European energy grids,…
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European License for Patriot Missile Production Signals Strategic Defense Boost
A Landmark Shift in Continental Defense Manufacturing The structural framework governing Western military industrial production is undergoing a historic realignment. According to an extensive defense report by The New York…
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Germany Calls for Cooperation and Fair Competition in Economic Relations with China
Germany Seeks a Balanced Relationship Germany’s economy minister, Katherina Reiche, said during a visit to Beijing that a modern economic relationship with China requires both cooperation and competition. According to…