German leader hardens on deportations amid row with far right as EU election looms Chancellor says violent, foreign-born criminals, even from Syria and Afghanistan, may be forced to leave The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2024
German chancellor vows to deport criminals following brutal attack by Afghan migrant German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vows that the country will start deporting criminals from Afghanistan and Syria again after a knife attack by an Afghan immigrant last week left one police officer dead and four more people injured The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024
Macron and Meloni appear poles apart – but what if they joined forces to save Europe? Centrists and pragmatic rightwing parties could at least compromise on the most urgent global threats The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2024
Southern Germany Floods: Death Toll Rises, Chancellor Visits Region Recent floods claim four lives in southern Germany, prompting evacuations and transport disruptions. Chancellor Scholz emphasizes the urgent need for envir... Top News · Jun 4, 2024
Scholz visits flood-hit region in southern Germany as death toll rises Chancellor says severe weather a call to action on climate crisis after at least four people die and thousands evacuated The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2024
Thousands Evacuated From German Flood Zone As Scholz Visits Rescuers battled Monday to evacuate people from flood zones in southern Germany, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz said this was a "warning" that climate change was getting worse. International Business Times · Jun 3, 2024
2 people have died in floods in southern Germany. The situation remains tense The death toll in floods across a large part of southern Germany has risen to two as the body of a missing woman was found The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024
'They Must Find Work': Germany Pushes Jobs For Ukraine Refugees Like a million of her compatriots, hairdresser Valentyna Vysotska fled Ukraine for Germany when Russia invaded. International Business Times · Jun 2, 2024
U.S., allies to let Ukraine strike Russia with western arms despite Putin threats The move greatly increases Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russia's ongoing invasion. Axios · May 31, 2024
Several Wounded In 'Terrible' Knife Attack In Germany A prominent Islam critic was among several people wounded in a knife attack Friday in Germany denounced as "terrible" by Chancellor Olaf Scholz. International Business Times · May 31, 2024
Activists hold three-day protest in EU election run-up as green agenda slips Campaign groups in 127 cities demand urgent climate action amid fears of far-right gains The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2024
German Politics In Turmoil Ahead Of European Parliament Elections Germany's European Parliament elections are influenced by government discord, economic struggles, and far-right controversies. Top News · May 31, 2024
European election tests an unpopular government and a scandal-hit far-right party in Germany An unpopular government with a reputation for constant infighting The Independent UK · May 31, 2024
Europe casts off constraints to help Ukraine, as US cautiously wobbles Putin warns France and Germany of ‘serious consequences’ as pair claim Ukraine should be able to hit Russian targets. Al Jazeera · May 30, 2024
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2024 The Guardian view on Macron, Scholz and Europe’s future: a question of ambition Editorial: On a state visit to Germany, the French president called for an EU reset to combat the threat of the radical right. He should be listened to
The Independent UK · May 29, 2024 France's Macron urges a green light for Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with Western weapons French President Emmanuel Macron says Western countries should let Ukraine strike military bases inside Russia with the sophisticated long-range weapons they are providing to Kyiv
International Business Times · May 27, 2024 Macron Calls Far-right Rise An 'Ill Wind' For Europe France's President Emmanuel Macron on Monday raised the alarm over the "ill wind" of the rise of the far right in European politics, during a state visit to Germany ahead of key EU elections.
Al Jazeera · May 26, 2024 Macron makes rare state visit to Germany to boost ties, defend democracy For the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, a French president visits Berlin to warm frosty ties.
Radio France Internationale · May 26, 2024 France's Macron begins state visit to Germany ahead of key EU elections French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Germany on Sunday for a three-day state visit as the European Union's two biggest powers try to show unity ahead of next month's EU parliamentary elections.
France 24 · May 26, 2024 Macron arrives in Germany for rare state visit as EU elections loom Emmanuel Macron on Sunday arrived in Berlin on the first state visit to Germany by a French president in a quarter century, seeking to ease recent tensions and warn of the dangers of the far right ahead of European Union elections.
International Business Times · May 26, 2024 Macron Visits Germany To Soothe Ties, Warn Of Far-right Peril Emmanuel Macron on Sunday embarks on the first state visit to Germany by a French president in a quarter century, seeking to ease recent tensions and also warn of the dangers of the far right ahead of EU elections.
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2024 Nato’s failure to save Ukraine raises an existential question: what on earth is it for? The military alliance is turning 75. But there’s little to celebrate in Kyiv, as Putin’s forces continue their bloody advance
International Business Times · May 18, 2024 Germany Cleans Up After Massive Floods German emergency workers were Saturday starting a major clean-up after heavy rains triggered massive flooding in the southwest of the country, while parts of Belgium and the Netherlands were also hit.
The Independent UK · May 18, 2024 The German chancellor tours flooded regions in the southwest in a show of solidarity German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has toured flooded regions in the southwest, where rivers have swelled and caused flash floods and landslides after heavy rain and severe weather
Top News · May 17, 2024 Germany Approves Family Name Reform, Allows Double-Barreled Surnames Germany's parliament approves reforms allowing double-barreled surnames and simplifying name changes, part of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's social reform agenda.