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MILITARYJul 19France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defencesThe leaders of Germany and France announced on Friday that the German military would participate in a nuclear exercise under a French initiative to deepen European nuclear cooperation. The move by both countries to deepen nuclear cooperation underscores growing European defence self-reliance amid concerns about the future of US security commitments to the continent. “We will have German conventional forces participate in a nuclear exercise conducted by the French armed forces before the end of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 19Merz pitches Germany as ‘Europe’s bedrock of stability’ to investorsChancellor aims to replicate success of Macron’s ‘Choose France’ summit with Berlin eventFinancial Times
DISASTERJul 18Security guard , 26 , falls from 75mph train in Germany after brutal attack by passenger during ticket checkA 26-year-old security guard fell from a fast-moving train in Germany after being brutally attacked by a passenger during a ticket check. This incident raises concerns about public safety and violence on transportation.mirror.co.uk · United Kingdom
MILITARYJul 18France and Germany pledge to build a European rival to Palantir military AI softwareFrance and Germany have pledged to develop a European competitor to Palantir's military AI software, signaling a move towards technological independence in defense.thenextweb.com · United States
HEALTHJul 18Reproductive medicine laws in Germany 'shockingly unjust'Infertility affects one in six women in Germany. However, access to reproductive medicine is not available to all. Surrogacy as well as egg donation are banned.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 18Germany: CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid surrogacy controversySurrogacy is not permitted in Germany and the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) opposes its legalization. Spahn and his husband had their child through a surrogate mother in the US.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 18Germany to scale back renewable subsidies amid power grid strainGermany plans to scale back renewable-energy subsidies in a sweeping overhaul of its funding system, as surging solar output puts growing strain on the country’s power grid. From 2027, new renewable generators should receive support “in a way that benefits both the market and the system,” according to a draft law published by the Economy Ministry late on Friday. That means rewarding projects that respond more closely to electricity demand and do not worsen grid congestion. Fixed feed-in tariffs...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 18Germany and France close ranks on defence after jet project collapseGermany and France are strengthening their defense cooperation following the collapse of a jet project. This indicates a realignment of European defense strategies.thelocal.fr · France
WORLDJul 18Germany news: Minister warns of high terror threatDW News [en]
BUSINESSJul 18China’s Xpeng plants a flag in Germany’s auto heartland with Mona L03 launchChinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng made its European ambitions clear on Thursday, as the firm unveiled its Mona L03 compact SUV at an event in the heart of Germany’s car industry, Munich. The launch, arguably the largest ever staged in Europe by a Chinese carmaker, was not just about introducing a new model, but also about convincing Europe that Xpeng is here to stay. “We are here not only to bring our products to Europe, but also to build them for Europe,” said He Xiaopeng, Xpeng’s chairman...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 17France and Germany deepen defence ties and push for tougher stance on ChinaGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the Noervenich air base near Cologne on Friday for the 26th Franco-German ministerial council.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYJul 17Germany to join French nuclear exercise in bid to boost defence cooperationGermany will take part in a French nuclear exercise later this year, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday after key defence talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at an air base near Cologne. Merz said the two countries would also continue to develop ​the ‌cloud solution from ‌the ​FCAS joint fighter jet project that ​collapsed ​earlier this ​year.France 24 [en]
MILITARYJul 17Germany to join French military nuclear exercise : Chancellor Friedrich MerzAccording to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Germany plans to participate in a French military exercise involving nuclear aspects. This signifies a notable instance of international defense collaboration between the two nations.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
MILITARYJul 17Germany to join French military nuclear exercise, Merz saysMerz also said Germany would take part in 'a maneuver in the autumn held on the initiative of France' as part of the 'coalition of the willing' group of Ukraine's allies.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSJul 17Germany debates surrogacy and hypocrisyFormer Health Minister Jens Spahn of the conservative CDU, who opposed legalizing surrogacy in Germany, has become a father with the help of a surrogate mother in the US.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 17Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in LebanonBerlin warns against a 'security vacuum' in Lebanon's south once UNIFIL mandate expires at year's end.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 17Germany news: Macron and Merz lead bilateral cabinet talksBerlin and Paris are seeking to deepen security cooperation as ministers meet in western Germany. Meanwhile, a court has delivered its verdict on an alleged supporter of the far-right NSU terror group. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 16Germany massively expands federal police powersThe German government has expanded the powers of its federal police, especially in the use of surveillance, AI, and drone defenses. But experts warn of constitutional challenges.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 16Germany: Gender switch neo-Nazi sent to men's prisonFar-right provocateur Marla Svenja Liebich was transferred to a men's prison after being extradited from the Czech Republic. Authorities say the decision took into account the safety of prisoners at a women's facility.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 16Germany may make it illegal to deny Israel's right to existGermany's upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat, has introduced a bill seeking to ban the questioning of Israel's right to exist. It is now up to the lower house to decide whether to turn it into law.DW News [en]
BUSINESSJul 16Fifteen homes for the price of a city flat in Germany's mini-villageIn Thuringia, Germany, an entire mini-village is up for sale for €390,000, including 15 buildings, but the dream comes with a catch.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 16Germany news: Gender switch neo-Nazi sent to men's prisonNeo-Nazi Marla Svenja Liebich has been transferred to a men's prison after extradition back to Germany, despite being legally registered as a woman. DW has more.DW News [en]
BUSINESSJul 16Germany's Delivery Hero backs €13 billion takeover by UberGerman food delivery giant Delivery Hero said it supports Uber's €13 billion takeover offer, which would significantly expand the US ride-hailing company's global food delivery network.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHJul 16East-West border death zone now Germany's biodiversity oasisMany endangered species now live in the area that once formed the border between East and West Germany. Environment Minister Carsten Schneider recently visited the "Green Belt," and DW went along for the ride.DW News [en]