France warned CNews it may face criminal proceedings if expelled former RT France chief Ksenia Fedorova appears remotely on air.
Johann Wadephul said German defense firms should benefit from Berlin’s support for Ukraine and participate in procurement tied to aid.
AfD’s projected win in Saxony-Anhalt drew alarm from Poland and France, praise from Czechia, and new political-risk questions for Europe.
AfD won 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt, but coalition barriers and BSW leverage leave the German state facing a difficult government formation process.
Kaja Kallas shelved an EU defense expert group after Germany and Italy objected, exposing governance tensions over Europe’s defense strategy.
Germany plans a broad anti-sabotage shield that would enlist critical infrastructure companies in drone and cyber defense.
Latvia says a suspect in the Leipzig airport sabotage case had lived in Russia, as the investigation deepens scrutiny of aviation, logistics and security.
Volkswagen approved a historic restructuring plan with about 50,000 job cuts, factory uncertainty and a major push to simplify models and improve returns.
Russia says it will close Goethe-Institut branches after Germany moved to end the agreement covering the Russian House in Berlin.
Foreign investment in Germany rose to 86 billion euros in 2025, but a sharp drop in U.S. capital and a surge from the UK reshaped the market.
Annalena Baerbock will join Columbia University as co-director of its Global Leadership MPA program after concluding her UN General Assembly chairmanship.
The US has removed Syria from its terrorism sponsor list, signaling a strategic shift with significant implications for business investment and Middle East geopolitics.
Russian intelligence is reportedly recruiting criminal groups to sabotage European defense firms, testing NATO’s readiness without triggering collective defense measures.
European Council President António Costa reiterates the EU's enduring support for Ukraine, emphasizing sanctions on Russia and Ukraine's future EU integration amid ongoing war and reconstruction.
Germany's wage gap between native and foreign full-time workers remains at 23.6%, with significant disparities tied to sectoral employment and qualifications.
Since 2022, hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers have deserted German military training courses, highlighting growing challenges for Western military assistance amid the Ukraine conflict.
Support for Germany's CDU/CSU has fallen to 20%, the lowest in five years, while the far-right AfD leads at 28%, signaling shifting political dynamics ahead of key state elections.
Germany records hundreds of drone incursions near Bundeswehr bases, prompting new counter-drone tech initiatives amid hybrid security challenges.
Germany intensifies counter-drone and hybrid warfare defenses following an explosive drone incident at Leipzig/Halle airport and ongoing foreign threats.
Ukraine’s Ombudsman reports over 8.4 million citizens living abroad in 2026, highlighting demographic shifts and policy challenges amid ongoing conflict.
Russia redeploys its Northern Fleet's Admiral Levchenko to the Baltic Sea near Germany, reinforcing maritime security for its shadow fleet amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
NATO is considering deploying tactical nuclear weapons in Finland, Poland, and Lithuania amid rising security concerns from Russia’s actions in Eastern Europe.
Germany reports 410 individuals posing Islamist-related threats, underscoring urgent needs to enhance counter-radicalization and law enforcement frameworks.
Germany’s Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder resigns amid internal CDU tensions; Chancellor Friedrich Merz to nominate Steffen Bilger as successor.
A Kremlin-linked bot network is spreading fabricated news to influence voter sentiment in key German state elections, targeting mainstream politicians with false accusations.
Alexander Hoffmann urges Germany to secure Ukrainian drone tech via an intergovernmental deal, boosting Bundeswehr's defense and production capabilities.
US military casualties in the Iran conflict have risen to 17, with recent fatalities occurring during explosive ordnance disposal in Iraq amid escalating retaliatory strikes.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul defends the International Criminal Court against U.S. claims of sovereignty threats amid a U.S. campaign targeting the tribunal’s authority.
Germany reports a sharp rise in military service refusal applications amid security concerns and new conscription reforms, potentially impacting defense recruitment.
Two suspects were arrested for arson after a major wildfire burned over 1,300 hectares near Paris, amid France's ongoing heatwave and rising wildfire risks.
German President Steinmeier urges Europe to respond to the 'ruthless' policies of Russia and the US, emphasizing international law, pragmatic US relations, and social reforms amid rising far-right influence.
Germany will boost its defense budget to a record €124.7 billion in 2026, increasing its NATO commitments amid broader European military spending shifts.
Germany's 2027 budget plans a 6% spending increase with record defense funding and higher borrowing, sparking industry concerns over economic growth and fiscal discipline.
Germany welcomes Canada’s decision to purchase TKMS submarines, signaling enhanced NATO defense cooperation and a major industrial contract worth up to €100 billion.
A new poll shows 45% of Germans oppose banning the far-right AfD, which leads the CDU/CSU by eight points as it claims political leadership.
A DGB study finds 40% of German workers doubt they can work until retirement due to high physical and psychological job demands, urging policy and workplace reforms.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs calls on NATO to prepare for potential escalation with Russia, highlighting the need for enhanced military capabilities and stronger transatlantic defense cooperation.
Two brothers in Germany admitted to illegally exporting industrial machinery parts to Russia via shell companies, violating EU sanctions and facing prison sentences.
The EU has cut its duty-free steel import quota by 47%, imposing a 50% tariff on excess imports to protect domestic producers amid global overcapacity concerns.
German and US foreign ministers met in Washington to reinforce their partnership, discuss NATO contributions, support for Ukraine, and regional cooperation ahead of key international summits.
German authorities have granted asylum to Russian anti-war activist Ilya Shkolny after a three-year legal battle marked by refusals and advocacy efforts.
Former US President Trump praises Zelensky’s resilience in the Russia-Ukraine war while criticizing Europe's stance, highlighting strategic challenges for US foreign policy.
Belgium granted one-day visas to five Taliban representatives for an EU meeting on Afghan deportations, raising complex security and migration policy issues within Europe.
A Russian drone strike hit a Kharkiv residential tower causing a fire, while a missile attack in Odessa resulted in casualties and damage to an agricultural enterprise.
Germany's Economy Minister urges Turkey to exclude Russian gas from future EU energy deals, highlighting geopolitical and business strategy shifts amid ongoing conflicts.
The EU has initiated confidential talks with Kremlin officials to prepare for potential peace negotiations in Ukraine, reflecting strategic diplomatic efforts amid ongoing conflict.
G7 leaders commit to new sanctions on Russian energy and expand military aid to Ukraine, aiming to intensify economic pressure and support Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Germany's labor force deficit is projected to rise by 4.3 million by 2036 due to baby boomer retirements and declining migration, challenging corporate workforce strategies.
European leaders back the US-Iran agreement, stressing swift action, nonproliferation, and restoring navigation through the strategic Strait of Hormuz to stabilize markets.
Twenty-two countries, including the US and European states, publicly condemned Iran for orchestrating attacks targeting dissidents and Jewish communities on their soil.