German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said it is time to rekindle diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine. But both foreign and domestic responses to his proposal have been…
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And then the wheels of the Germans army came off
by Jose Miguelby Jose MiguelCaen (13/6 – 30). The past days saw a sway of D-Day celebration of June 6, 1944, bringing together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in…
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Germany confirms bugging of Bundeswehr Ukraine war talks
by Jose Mariaby Jose MariaChancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged a quick probe into a Russian leak of secret talks about the Ukraine war. The German military has confirmed the talks were real, but couldn’t…
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German army chief wants more money for equipment.
Berlin (2/3 – 62.50). Lt. Gen. Alfons Mais says the €100 billion committed by the government last year is insufficient. Meanwhile, an association representing soldiers says the Bundeswehr turnaround needs…
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Russians eavesdropped on secret conversations between German general’s German chancellor promises “meticulous investigation”
by Jose Miguelby Jose MiguelBerlin/Singapore (1/3 – 38.46). Russian propagandists have published a recording of a “conversation between four senior German officers”. In it, they discuss the possible supply of Taurus cruise missiles to…
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About 200,000 people protest across Germany against far-right AfD party
Chancellor says protests are ‘strong sign in favour of democracy’ as demonstrators gather in Berlin, Dresden, Hanover and other cities About 200,000 people have taken to the streets of Germany in further…
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France could face nationwide farmer protests as anger mounts
by Calvin Smithby Calvin SmithFrance’s largest farm union FNSEA is considering nationwide protests in the coming weeks, a spokesperson said on Friday, potentially expanding action by farmers in the southwest who have blocked a…
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France to reform parental leave after births hit post-war low
by Adan Siuranaby Adan SiuranaFrench President Emmanuel Macron promised on Tuesday to overhaul parental leave so it pays better after France saw the lowest number of births since World War Two last year, in…
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The United Kingdom’s Indo-Pacific Engagement
Since its unprecedented departure from the European Union, the United Kingdom has progressively moved to broaden its foreign policy outlook to take account of other critical regions in the world.…
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Danish, German Companies Sign Green Hydrogen Offtake Agreement
Danish companies have signed a declaration that they will produce green hydrogen in large quantities to satisfy the green transition-related needs of German industry. The declaration was released during a…