Tag: Germany

German Far-Right Alternative for Germany (AfD) Calls for American Troops Withdrawal

GERMANY – The German far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party chairman Tino Chrupalla have expressed opposition to the continued stationing of American troops in the country, demanding their withdrawal. “Let’s start putting this into practice – by withdrawing US troops from Germany,” the daily Bild cited Chrupalla as saying in a speech at the party’s […]

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius Says US-Israeli War on Iran Lacks Strategy

GERMANY – The German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday that the US-Israeli war on Iran lacks strategy, emphasizing that it isn’t Germany’s war and does not want to be dragged into it. “What really concerns me the most about that war is there was no consultation, there is no strategy, there is no […]

UK’s Telegraph Media Group to be Bought by German Axel Springer

UK – The UK’s Telegraph Media Group (TMG) will be acquired by the German Axel Springer in a £575 million ($730 million) deal. The all-cash offer outbids a rival £500 million agreement reached last November with the Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT), the media company controlled by Lord Rothermere, owner of the Daily Mail. […]

UK & France Planning Secret Nuclear Weapons Transfer to Ukraine; SVR

RUSSIA – The Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) on Tuesday said that the UK and France were planning a secret nuclear weapons transfer to Ukraine. “London and Paris are preparing to arm Kyiv with a nuclear bomb,….. the elites are not prepared to accept defeat. It is believed that Ukraine needs to be equipped with ‘wunderwaffe.’ Kyiv will be able to […]

German Broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) to Shut Down Greek-Language Service

GERMANY – The German broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) will shut down its Greek-language service, cut 160 full-time positions and consolidate parts of its German programming, following a 2026 federal government funding reduction. The decision was taken at a joint special meeting of the Broadcasting Council, Administrative Board and management, which approved a comprehensive cost-cutting package. […]

Drones Spotted Over Arrow 3 Missile Defense System in Holzdorf Germany

GERMANY – According to local reports, drones were spotted over Arrow 3 missile defense system in Holzdorf, Germany on Dec. 1, just 2 days before the official inauguration. An internal investigation said that the German Armed Forces detected three suspicious drones of an “unknown type” at around 4.40 pm on Dec. 1. They are said […]

New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Germany Leave 2 Dead

GERMANY – New Year’s eve celebrations in Germany left at least 2 people dead, with hundreds of others getting arrested according to local reports. Two 18-year-olds lost their lives while handling pyrotechnics in the western city of Bielefeld. Several others sustained injuries across Germany, some of which were serious. A hospital in Berlin’s Marzahn district […]

German’s Friedrich Merz Coalition Government Losing Voter Confidence; Poll

GERMANY – A new poll on Wednesday revealed that the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz coalition government is losing voter confidence. Trust in conservative leader Merz fell to 32% in December – down six percentage points from 38% when his conservative-left coalition government took office in May 2025 – according to the representative poll conducted by […]

Around 20,000 German Armed Forces – Bundeswehr – Ammunition Stolen

GERMANY – The German Defense Ministry on Monday confirmed that around 20,000 rounds of ammunition belonging to the armed forces, Bundeswehr, were stolen from a civilian truck. According to initial reports, unknown individuals seized around 20,000 rounds of Bundeswehr ammunition after the driver of a civilian transport company, contracted by the military for deliveries, left […]

Latest Germany News Today on Economy and Politics

GERMANY – Germany’s federal statistical authority Destatis on Tuesday announced that the German economy growth for the third quarter was zero. “Weak exports had a dampening effect on economic activity in the 3rd quarter,” Ruth Brand, president of Destatis, said. The country’s economy contracted by 0.3% in the second quarter of the year. Overall, final […]

Unarmed German Police Officers Deployed in Palestinian Territories

PALESTINE – Local media on Wednesday reported that Germany had deployed unarmed police officers in the Palestinian territories, whose tasks are to help stabilize the situation and further strengthen local civilian security forces. “A functioning police force is indispensable for lasting peace in the Middle East,” Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt told German Press Agency (dpa), […]

What are the European Airports Experiencing Disruptions After Cyberattack?

UK – Several European airports experienced disruptions on Saturday after a third-party service provider was hit by a cyberattack on Friday night, according to local authorities. Brussels Airport confirmed at least four flight cancellations on Saturday morning, including departures to Rwanda and Amsterdam, following the Friday night attack, which knocked out automated check-in and boarding […]

Alternative for Germany (AfD) Triples Vote Share in Local Elections

GERMANY – The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party have tripled its vote share in local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia according to preliminary results. The anti-immigrant AfD secured 14.5% of votes in city and county councils in Sunday’s election, nearly tripling their 5% share from the 2020 local elections. The center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led […]

Germany Won’t Recognize Palestinian Statehood in Upcoming UN General Assembly; Friedrich Merz

GERMANY – The German chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday said that Berlin won’t recognize Palestinian statehood in the upcoming UN General Assembly scheduled for next month. He said this during a joint press conference in Berlin with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. “The Canadian government and the Canadian Prime Minister are aware of the German […]