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Wolfgang Schäuble obituary

The longest-serving parliamentarian in German history, who played a pivotal role in reunification after the fall of the Berlin Wall

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023

German Political Heavyweight Wolfgang Schaeuble Dies

Wolfgang Schaeuble, one of the most important figures in German politics and an icon of budgetary rigour in the eurozone, has died aged 81, the German parliament said Wednesday.

International Business Times · Dec 27, 2023

Germany’s historical guilt haunts opponents of Israeli war in Gaza

Germany’s responsibility for the Holocaust underlines Berlin’s staunch defence of Israel and its bans on expressions of Palestinian solidarity, which authorities blame for a rise in anti-Semitism. But critics say the state is failing German Jews opposed to Israel’s policies and stifling the freedom of expression of immigrants.

France 24 · Nov 18, 2023

Germany's former chancellor Schroeder loses case to get Bundestag office back

Former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, derided by many Germans for his friendship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Thursday lost his legal bid to keep a government-funded office after being stripped of it last year.

Reuters · May 4, 2023

King Charles wins hearts in Germany with ‘very well-received’ visit

The visit came with Britain and Germany trying to rebuild frayed ties after Brexit

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023

Charles Wins Hearts in Germany as Soft Power Pays Off

King Charles III won plenty of hearts during his three-day visit to Germany, his first foreign trip since ascending to the throne following the death of his mother, Elizabeth II, last year. Charles' tour saw a number of firsts that show the importance both countries placed on it — at…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023

In Germany, King Charles honours victims of WWII allied bombings

King Charles laid a wreath in memory of the victims of the allied bombing in World War Two during a visit to Hamburg's St Nikolai memorial, the remains of a church in Germany's northern port city severely damaged by the air raids.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2023

Watch: King Charles and Camilla tour Hamburg City Hall and harbour

Watch from Hamburg as King Charles and Queen Consort, Camilla, tour Hamburg City Hall and harbour.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

King Charles Lauds Unity on Ukraine War in Bilingual Bundestag Speech

King Charles hailed the historic ties between Britain and Germany while lauding their current unity in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in an address to the Bundestag on Thursday on his first state trip overseas as monarch. The king, on the second day of a three-day trip to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2023

King Charles tells German parliament Europe's security is under threat

King Charles III called Russia's war in Ukraine a threat to Europe's democratic values in the first speech made by a monarch at the German parliament, but said allies like Germany and Britain can draw courage from their unity.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 30, 2023