Russia is playing for time in Ukraine peace negotiations, Germany says
Published on 20/05/2025 – 13:03 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Tuesday accused Russia of playing…
Germany’s Pistorius warns draft may return if troop numbers fall short – POLITICO
Germany suspended compulsory military service in 2011. Reinstating it would mark a major policy reversal, driven by the…
Is Germany’s powerful finance minister in over his head? – POLITICO
“When somebody concentrates all power into their hands, then of course that person will be held responsible for…
Germany’s next cabinet under leader-in-waiting Merz takes shape
Germany’s conservatives under chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz on Monday announced their cabinet ministers, including an outspoken Ukraine backer as…
Europe shows withdrawal symptoms after 75 years of addiction to US troops – POLITICO
“I am sure that there will be some reduction of U.S. presence in Europe,” said retired Lt. Gen.…
Germany bets on volunteers to fix a hollowed-out army — but will it work? – POLITICO
It’s a challenge that’s rooted not just in recruitment numbers, but in decades of political decisions that pushed…
Russia warns Germany against supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine
Russia said on Thursday it would treat Ukrainian strikes on transport infrastructure using German Taurus long-range missiles as…
Merz’s missile for Ukraine proposal sparks support abroad and hesitation at home
ADVERTISEMENT CDU leader Friedrich Merz’s remarks that he would consider sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine have sparked optimism…
Who will lead Germany’s key ministries? – POLITICO
Currently a CDU deputy parliamentary group leader, Spahn is not a foreign policy specialist, but his strong U.S.…
Allies pledge €21B in weapons for Ukraine while denouncing Russian attacks – POLITICO
The U.K. earlier gave details of new support worth £450 million for Ukraine, about £350 million of which…