Germany’s Merz Wins Crucial Vote on Pensions Reform Despite Internal Revolt

By admin December 5, 2025 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz secured an absolute majority in parliament on Friday for his controversial pensions bill, overcoming resistance from younger members of his own conservative bloc. The draft, which guarantees current pension levels until 2031, passed with 319 votes, indicating it likely succeeded without the support of opposition parties. The vote came after

Belgium Opposes EU Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine

By admin December 3, 2025 No comment

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Belgium has raised strong objections to the European Union’s plan to use frozen Russian assets to provide a “reparations loan” to Ukraine. Prime Minister Bart De Wever and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot argue that tapping €140bn of Russian state assets held in Belgium could expose the country to massive legal risks and potential bankruptcy if […]

Germany Urges Trump to Invite South Africa to 2026 G20 Summit

By admin November 28, 2025 No comment

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Germany said on Thursday it would work to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to reverse his decision to exclude South Africa from next year’s G20 summit in Florida. Trump has repeatedly accused South Africa’s black-majority government of mistreating its white population, citing widely debunked claims of attacks on white farmers. These assertions led Washington to […]

Germany Lifts Suspension on Israel Arms Sales as Ceasefire Holds

By admin November 18, 2025 No comment

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Germany has announced that it will lift its suspension on certain weapons sales to Israel starting November 24, a pause that had been in place since August due to the Gaza war. The suspension covered arms and systems that could be used in Gaza, though equipment deemed essential for Israel’s external defence was still allowed. […]

Germany Approves New Military Service Plan to Expand Bundeswehr

By admin November 14, 2025 No comment

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Germany’s coalition government has agreed on a new military service plan aimed at significantly expanding the Bundeswehr amid growing security concerns in Europe. Starting next year, all 18-year-old men will be required to complete a military service questionnaire, with women participating voluntarily. From 2027, mandatory medical examinations for men will follow. The plan

Merz Accuses Putin of Murder, Warns Against Russian Destabilisation Efforts

By admin September 17, 2025 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of murder and attempting to destabilise the West through sabotage, espionage, and border violations. Speaking during a heated parliamentary debate, Merz cited recent Russian incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace as part of a long-running campaign to test NATO’s limits. Merz warned

NATO Leaders Convene in The Hague for Historic Summit as Defence Spending Target Rises to 5%

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NATO leaders gathered in The Hague for a landmark summit that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described as “historic,” with all 32 member nations expected to commit to raising defence spending to 5% of national GDP. US President Donald Trump attended his first NATO summit since 2019, receiving public praise from Secretary General Mark Rutte for […]

Merz Secures Coalition with SPD Amid Trade War Fears and Rising AfD Support

By admin April 10, 2025 No comment

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German conservative leader Friedrich Merz has successfully formed a coalition government with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), aiming to revitalize the country’s sluggish economy amid growing global trade tensions. After weeks of negotiation following February’s inconclusive election, the deal was announced Wednesday, just as fears of a global recession mount due to

Germany: Far-right celebrate beating Scholz’s party

By admin June 11, 2024 No comment

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Alice Weidel, leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), expressed on Monday that there is a growing demand for a vote of confidence and new elections, stating that the public is frustrated. The AfD is celebrating their unexpected success in the European Parliament elections, where they secured 16%, surpassing Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s centre-left SPD.