Ukraine Temporary Protection Extended to 2028
The EU extends Ukraine temporary protection to March 2028, but new rules exclude men of military age from the scheme.
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German Draft Assessment Debate Intensifies
Germany's armed forces chief is pushing to assess all eligible citizens for military service, not just volunteers.
Young Ukrainian Men in Germany: Why Arrivals are Rising
Registrations of Ukrainian men aged 18 to 22 in Germany have risen sharply since Ukraine eased exit rules.
North Korean POWs seek South Korea
Two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces have expressed a wish to go to South Korea.
Berlin Weighs Rosneft Nationalization After New U.S. Sanctions
Berlin is considering taking over Rosneft Deutschland following new US sanctions on Russian energy.
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.
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…
Kyiv Restores Anti-Corruption Agencies Independence
Ukraine's parliament has voted to restore full autonomy to the country's main anti-corruption bodies, a move that eases tensions with European partners and…
Corruption Puts Ukraine EU Accession at Risk
A new Ukrainian law placing anti-corruption bodies under prosecutor-general oversight has raised red flags in Brussels, putting Ukraine's EU accession…
Germany Speeds up Defense Procurement
Germany's cabinet approved a draft law to shorten planning and purchasing cycles for weapons and military equipment, accelerating the country's push to…
Germany Seeks U.S. Patriot Missiles for Ukraine
Germany is negotiating with the U.S. to secure Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine. Here is what the diplomatic push means for Europe's defense strategy.
Germany Plans Record Tank Order for NATO Expansion
Germany is planning its largest armored vehicle procurement since the Cold War. The order signals a major expansion of Bundeswehr capacity for NATO…