German politics
German parliament votes to remove ban on ‘abortion advertising’
The ban dated back to Nazi-era abortion laws and has long been lamented by women and doctors alike.
Scholz adviser turns heads with appeal to consider future Russian relationship
Russia declares gas war on EU
German Greens confirm top brass hit by cyberattack
German Greens party’s emails compromised by hackers
Germany to bail out national Gazprom subsidiary, citing energy security
Slovakia’s PM urges Germany to accept Ukraine as EU candidate
Germany’s Habeck vows tougher antitrust law after fuel relief flop
Move could target oil companies’ profits.
Olaf Scholz gets lost in communication over war in Ukraine
The German chancellor is struggling to explain his foreign policy goals to allies and citizens.
Scholz set for Kyiv trip alongside Macron, Draghi: Report
The three leaders’ visit is likely before G7 summit on June 26, Bild am Sonntag reports.
Merkel’s return — Poland pushback — US NATO ambassador
We break down the controversy over a plan to unlock billions of euros in EU funds for Poland and debate Angela Merkel’s return to the public arena. …
‘I don’t blame myself’: Merkel defends legacy on Russia and Ukraine
Former German Chancellor claims Ukraine might have faced a full-blown war with Russia sooner had she not intervened with controversial decisions.
Germany tackles Nazi-era abortion law as women warn of growing obstacles
The country’s debate on so-called abortion advertising is paving the way to examining the legality of abortion itself, activists say.
Germany approves constitutional change to boost military
A vast majority of lawmakers voted to put a special €100 billion military makeover fund into Germany’s constitution.
Germany to supply Ukraine with air defense and radar systems
The move is announced as Germany faces sharp criticism at home and abroad over its lack of military support to Ukraine.
Germany loses EU sway as Eastern Europe turns away over Russia
Berlin diminished by Merkel’s retirement and frustration over Ukraine war policies.
Germany announces new deal with Greece to send tanks to Ukraine
Berlin has already agreed a similar tank swap deal with Prague and says it’s working to implement one with Warsaw as well after criticism.
5 things to know about Germany’s historic military investment fund
After weeks of negotiations, German politicians finally reached a deal on a massive €100B military modernization fund.
German chancellor accused of comparing climate activists to Nazis
Olaf Scholz didn’t elaborate on what he meant when saying ‘black-clad enactments’ reminded him of a bygone era.
German government and opposition agree on €100B defense spending bill
The special fund will be used to revamp the Bundeswehr, but does not commit to spending 2 percent of GDP on defense every year.
Olaf Scholz’s Ukrainian tank battle
The German chancellor is sending some heavy weapons to Ukraine but is hesitant to do more — here’s what’s behind his reluctance.
Germany ‘flabbergasted’ at Poland’s accusation of broken promise on tanks
Polish president accused Berlin of not sending tanks to Warsaw to replace the ones it sent to Kyiv.
Polish president accuses Germany of breaking promises on tanks for Ukraine
Andrzej Duda says Berlin failed to deliver modern Leopard tanks to Warsaw in exchange for Polish tanks sent to Ukraine.
German election should be rerun in parts of Berlin, ballot supervisor tells MPs
The flawed handling of September’s national vote in some parts of Berlin means not everyone could cast a ballot.
Gerhard Schröder to leave Rosneft
The Former German Chancellor said it was impossible for him to extend his mandate.
Olaf Scholz dismisses EU Parliament call to sanction Gerhard Schröder over Russia ties
German chancellor also optimistic that Turkish opposition to NATO accession of Finland and Sweden can be overcome.
EU treaty change ‘not a taboo,’ says Scholz
But German chancellor also cautions against ‘time-consuming navel-gazing on institutional issues.’
Germany set to strip Schröder of office space — but he can keep €8K monthly allowance
The former German chancellor refuses to distance himself from old friend Vladimir Putin despite the war in Ukraine.
Russia must withdraw troops as part of peace deal, say Scholz and Zelenskyy
German chancellor and Ukrainian president find common line after criticism grows that West could push for a ‘face-saving’ solution for Moscow.
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Merkel unplugged and unconvincing
Germany’s ex-chancellor was defiant that the war in Ukraine had nothing to do with her policies when in power.