Ukraine war and social issues in the “Chancellor Talk” with Scholz in focus 2024-03-01 01:52:27

MChancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) was confronted with a wide range of topics at the “Chancellor Talks” in Dresden on Thursday evening. The participants were particularly interested in dealing with the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine as well as pension policy and other social issues. The exchange of opinions remained objective throughout – there was … Read more

The housing market continues to come under pressure 2024-02-29 21:23:52

New housing development: The number of building permits continues to fall. Image: Sven Simon Although demand is increasing, new construction activity in Germany is falling. The construction industry is horrified. Meanwhile, Construction Minister Klara Geywitz warns against “black painting”. DThe need for living space in Germany is growing, but new construction activity continues to decline. … Read more

Baerbock calls on Lavrov to end the war 2024-02-22 05:32:03

AForeign Minister Annalena Baerbock addressed her Russian colleague Sergei Lavrov directly at the meeting of the G-20 foreign ministers of the leading economic powers and called for an end to the war in Ukraine. “If you care about human lives, if you care about your own people, Russian children and young people, you must end … Read more

A nuclear shield for Europe 2024-02-15 10:11:53

AWhen the French President renewed his offer for a strategic dialogue on nuclear deterrence in Munich a year ago, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) did not listen to him. He had already left the hall at the Bayerischer Hof because of other appointments. This year Emmanuel Macron himself is not coming to the Munich Security Conference. … Read more

Vladimir Putin’s Threats to Baltics, Georgia and Moldova: Defense Minister Pistorius Calls for Action

2023-12-17 12:06:23 Vladimir Putin repeatedly threatens the Baltics, Georgia and the Republic of Moldova. Defense Minister Pistorius calls for the threats to be taken seriously. Since beginning his war of aggression against Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened many other countries. Georgia, the Republic of Moldova – and also the Baltic countries of Estonia, … Read more

Israeli Military Confirms Most Hostages Alive: Latest Updates on Hamas Attack and Gaza Crisis

2023-10-20 14:28:13 According to the Israeli military, most of the approximately 200 hostages held by the radical Islamic Palestinian organization Hamas are alive. “The majority of the hostages are alive,” the army said in a statement on Friday, confirming that Hamas did not spare children and the elderly in its major attack almost two weeks … Read more

Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Historic Visit to Israel Amidst Hamas Attacks

2023-10-17 15:50:28 Foreign visit to Israel “It would be an unforgivable mistake” – Scholz warns against external intervention in the Middle East conflict As of: 5:50 p.m. | Reading time: 4 minutes “Hamas are the new Nazis,” said Netanyahu during a press statement with Scholz The Chancellor was the first European head of government to … Read more

Travel Warning for Israel: Updates, Evacuation Support, and Crisis Preparedness Information

2023-10-15 08:02:55 The Foreign Office has issued a travel warning for Israel. The travel warning also applies to the entire Palestinian territories and Lebanon, said a spokesman for the Foreign Office in Berlin. The crisis team also decided to strengthen the crisis support teams already deployed to the region. There has been a travel warning … Read more