International Dialogue

France Introduces Sweeping Outdoor Smoking Ban France has implemented one of the strictest anti-smoking measures in Europe by extending its smoking ban to include …

Chancellor Calls for Permanent Military Readiness German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has issued a stark warning about the country’s current defense posture, stating that peace …

From Borderline to Centerpiece Germany’s role within NATO has undergone a significant transformation since the end of the Cold War. Once positioned as a …

Border Delays and Daily Life Disruptions Increase Cross-border traffic between Germany and its neighbors Austria, the Czech Republic, and the Netherlands continues to face …

Diaspora Communities in Shock as Conflict Escalates The ongoing military confrontation between Iran and Israel has deeply unsettled diaspora communities in Germany. Iranian and …

A renewed debate over compulsory military service is gaining momentum in Germany. Leading politicians from the CDU/CSU have called for structural preparations to allow …

Germany has announced the introduction of a national Veterans Day to be held annually in June, a significant move in a country long known …

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited Kyiv this week to reaffirm Germany’s military support for Ukraine and unveiled a new aid package valued at …

Concerns Resurface Over Foreign Vaults Amid Political Uncertainty A renewed political debate is unfolding in Germany over the safety of its gold reserves stored …

Sharp Decline in Bilateral Trade Signals Long-Term Economic Separation Germany’s economic ties with Russia have undergone a historic collapse since the start of the …