Germany: Young Men Face €250 Fine for Failing to Complete Military Service Form
Since January, the Bundeswehr have been contacting young people aged 18 and over to ask about their willingness to serve...
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Iran Summons German Ambassador Amid Escalating Spying Row
Iran summoned German Ambassador Axel Dittmann on Monday to protest what it described as the "contemptible approach" of certain German...
Merz Urges EU to Tackle Unfair Trade Practices Ahead of Key Summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday called for stronger European action against unfair trade practices ahead of the upcoming EU...
Ukraine War: Wadephul Says Russia Must Take First Step Toward Energy Ceasefire
By Doris Heimann and Jörg Blank, dpa German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Tuesday insisted that Russia must "make the...
German Minister Accuses Trump of ‘Moral Bankruptcy’ Over Ukraine Policy
Germany's Education Minister Karin Prien has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump following a call he made for a change...
US-Russia Diesel Deal: Germany Maintains Sanctions Against Moscow
Germany on Saturday reiterated its firm stance on sanctions against Russia following the controversial diesel supply deal reached by US...
Merz Defies Moscow Threats in Kyiv, Vows: ‘We Will Not Be Intimidated’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday that he would not be intimidated by Russian warnings or a drone attack...
Germany Marks Unity Day as Leaders Renew Warnings Against Extremism
By Helen Hoffmann, dpa German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called for a resolute defence of democracy as the nation marks Unity...
Germany: Asylum Applications Rise, but Long-Term Downward Trend Persists
More people filed first-time asylum applications in Germany in September than in the previous month, but the longer-term downward trend...
Germany Seeks Stronger Slovak Support for EU Russia Sanctions
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on Slovakia to be more supportive of EU measures targeting Russia over the...
