Germany

Europe’s efforts to boost arms production and help Ukraine to fend off Russia’s invasion are facing an unexpected obstacle in a German local government. The city council in Troisdorf, which has a population close to 80,000, has for the…
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The draw for Euro 2024 takes place in the port city of Hamburg on Saturday when France, England and the other leading contenders will learn the path to potential continental glory that awaits them next summer. The Elbe Philharmonic Hall,…
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German authorities said Thursday they had arrested a French woman who allegedly committed war crimes in Syria after joining the Daesh group. Germany’s federal prosecutor said the woman, who was only identified as Samra N. in line with…
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Germany’s defense minister on Sunday announced Berlin would double its 2024 military aid for war-torn Ukraine, which is struggling to oust occupying Russian troops, to 8 billion euros ($8.5 billion). “This is a strong signal to Ukraine,…
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Germany has warned its citizens against travelling to Israel, Palestinian territories and Lebanon due to a surge in violence sparked by recent attacks by Hamas on Israel. This travel advisory, the highest level issued by the German…
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The German government on Tuesday presented a proposal for a law that will make it easier for people to legally change their name and gender, ending decades-old rules that require them to get expert assessments and a court’s authorization.…
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China’s “hopes and believes” Germany will support China’s “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan, top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi told Germany’s foreign minister Annalena Baerbock in Beijing, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement on…
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Germany will shut down its three remaining nuclear plants on Saturday, betting that it can fulfil its green ambitions without atomic power despite the energy crisis caused by the Ukraine war. The cloud of white steam that has risen since…
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Extreme weather caused by climate change could cost Germany up to 900 billion euros in cumulative economic damage by mid-century, a study showed on Monday, as Europe’s biggest economy seeks climate adaptation measures to cut the damages…
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Germany’s government plans to make it easier for people to apply for citizenship amid opposition that it might encourage illegal immigration. The government said it wants to boost immigration and training to tackle a skills shortage…
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