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Former lawmaker's arrest over suspected coup plot highlights Germany's extremism problem

Until recently, Berlin judge Birgit Malsack-Winkemann was giving speeches in the German parliament. This week she was arrested in a raid as part of a group suspected of plotting to violently overthrow the German government.

Reuters

German security forces loyal to constitution - interior ministry

Germany is confident in the loyalty of its own security forces, the interior ministry said on Friday, responding to claims that a far-right group with suspected plans to overthrow the state had sought to recruit soldiers and police officers.

Reuters

Everything we know about German coup leader Prince Heinrich XIII who wants to be king

German police arrested 25 members of the Reich Citizens (Reichsbürger) movement this morning, including the minor aristocrat they believe to be the ringleader - Heinrich XIII, the Prince of Reuss

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German government defends plan to ease citizenship rules

Germany's government on Monday defended a plan to make it easier for people to apply for citizenship, countering complaints from within the ruling coalition and the opposition that it might encourage illegal immigration.

Reuters

Germany set to declare starvation of Ukrainians under Stalin a genocide

Bundestag hopes move will serve as ‘warning’ to Moscow as Ukraine faces potential hunger crisis

The Guardian - UK

Germany steps up pressure for EU to impose sanctions on Iran

Germany's foreign minister said on Thursday she wanted the European Union to impose sanctions on Iran following the death of a young woman in police custody and the subsequent crackdown on protesters.

Reuters

Germany to redeploy troops to Bosnia over ‘stability’ concerns

‘We together with our European and NATO partners will not allow a security vacuum in our immediate neighbourhood.’

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Live updates | Canada's Trudeau in Ukraine to offer support

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made a surprise visit to Ukraine amid Russia’s war on the country

The Independent UK

German parliament president arrives in Kyiv

The president of the German parliament Baerbel Bas arrived in Kyiv on Sunday to commemorate victims of World War Two and to hold political talks, a parliament official said on Twitter.

Reuters

Latest Kyiv attack 'clear sign of disrespect for the UN': Germany's Franziska Brantner

Germany has been in focus this week after lawmakers in the Bundestag on Thursday overwhelmingly backed a decision to send heavy weapons to Ukraine. Meanwhile, as Russia cut off gas supplies to EU member states Poland and Bulgaria over their refusal to pay for the fuel in roubles, Germany remains…

France 24

German parliament backs heavy weapons supplies for Ukraine

Germany’s parliament approved a cross-party motion urging the government to quickly supply Ukraine with heavy weapons and other equipment to bolster its defense against invading Russian forces.

Tribune News Service

German parliament approves petition to deliver heavy arms to Ukraine

Germany's Bundestag lower house of parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a petition on support for Ukraine backing the delivery of weapons including heavy arms to the country to help it fend off Russian attacks.

Reuters

Ukraine seeks to patch up relations with Germany after snub to president

Relations strained after Kyiv said it would prefer visit from German chancellor

The Guardian - UK

Germany's Scholz says he will not make second push for vaccine mandate

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he was disappointed the lower house of parliament on Thursday voted against a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for people over 60, but would not launch a second attempt to push for a mandate.

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Germany must supply arms to Ukraine that can be used - Scholz

Germany can only supply arms to Ukraine that the country's army will know how to use, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Germany is in confidential talks over Ukraine guarantees - Scholz

Germany is in confidential discussions with Kyiv about possible security guarantees it could offer Ukraine to ensure its safety after Russia's invasion, Chancellor Olaf Scholz told the Bundestag.

The Guardian - UK

The bodies of Bucha have set a difficult test for the west

Analysis: From Ukraine’s point of view, this has to be the time to pile pressure on Germany in particular

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Old German habits of bureaucratic and political incompetence die slowly

As the NZ Prime Minister and the new German chancellor schedule their first phone call, he faces the pain and uncertainty of implementing his new foreign policy.

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EU must support Western Balkans membership to secure peace - Scholz

The European Union must support the Western Balkan countries in their bid to join the bloc as soon as possible as part of its strategy to secure regional peace, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Ukraine needs a 'Marshall Plan' - German finance minister

Ukraine needs a Marshall Plan to deal with the consequences of Russia's invasion, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Germany drops nearly all Covid restrictions

Bundestag approved the law change on Friday despite a record number of Covid infections

Reuters

Germany to hike defense spending, Scholz says in further policy shift

Germany will sharply hike its spending on defense to more than 2% of its economic output in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told an extraordinary session of the Bundestag lower house of parliament on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK

Germany’s plan for vaccination mandate losing momentum

Bundestag debate on general mandate unlikely before end of March when Covid-19 cases are forecast to fall

The Japan News/Yomiuri

COVID-19 vaccination mandate push tests German ruling coalition

BERLIN -- The Bundestag, the lower house of Germany's parliament, began a debate on making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory Wednesday. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has requested that the law be enacted, saying it is necessary for anyone over the age of 18.

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