Merz Confirms Tomahawk Missiles for Germany
Merz confirms Germany will buy US Tomahawk missiles and sets out a tougher NATO and rearmament posture for 2026.
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North Korean POWs seek South Korea
Two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces have expressed a wish to go to South Korea.
Steinmeier Africa Visit: Egypt, Ghana, Angola
German President Steinmeier visited Egypt, Ghana, and Angola to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.
Merz and Erdogan Clash Over Gaza but Deepen Defense Ties
Chancellor Merz visited Turkey for talks with Erdogan covering Gaza, migration, and defense cooperation.
Germany Afghanistan Deportation Talks Advance
Germany's Interior Ministry has confirmed active talks with Afghanistan to organize regular deportation flights.
Germany Extends Border Controls Amid Legal Dispute
Interior Minister Dobrindt has confirmed Germany's border checks will continue beyond September 15 with no fixed removal date, as legal disputes over the…
Germany Plans to Expand Safe Country List Despite EU Court Ruling
The German government plans to expand its list of safe countries of origin and limit the Bundesrat's role in the process, a major shift in asylum policy…
Only 16% of Germans Ready to Defend Country
A new nationwide poll found that just 16 percent of Germans would definitely take up arms to defend the country.
Record Number of Germans Relocating Abroad
Over 93,000 Germans emigrated in the first four months of 2025 alone, putting the country on track for a new record.
China Espionage Trial Starts in Dresden
A German-Chinese national faces espionage charges in Dresden after a 2024 arrest in what prosecutors describe as a high-profile Chinese intelligence case…
Söder Targets Bürgergeld for Ukrainians
Bavarian premier Markus Söder is calling for a full rollback of Bürgergeld payments for Ukrainian refugees in Germany, intensifying a political debate over…
EU-Israel Sanctions Standoff: Germany Withholds Support to Gaza
Germany has declined to back an EU proposal to suspend Israel from Horizon Europe research funding, deepening a bloc-wide standoff over Gaza and drawing…