Germany's 5% of GDP Defense Spending Goal to Be 'War-Ready' Will Ruin Economy – Expert

ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) – Germany would “ruin” its economy by agreeing to a blitzing raise in its defense spending, particularly the NATO-proposed target of 3.5% to 5% of GDP, Ralf Dickel, an independent German energy expert specializing in international …

Council of Europe urges Germany to uphold freedom of expression amid Gaza protests

The Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty on Thursday called on Germany to respect freedom of expression and peaceful assembly amid ongoing restrictions on pro-Palestinian demonstrations, Anadolu reports. In a letter …

Germany tops EU tariff burden rankings as trade deadline threatens US$304B hit

Germany’s projected EU tariff burden of $81.5 billion leads to potential European exposure. Tech and pharma in 10 EU countries face combined $271.2 billion in potential tariffs As the July 9 deadline approaches for renewed US-EU trade negotiations, Germany …

Germany's Merz urges moderation in call with Netanyahu, source says

England star reveals Lee Carsley gave his U21 side the hairdryer treatment at half-time of Germany defeat that saw them ...

By NATHAN SALT Published: 12:00 EDT, 19 June 2025 | Updated: 15:23 EDT, 19 June 2025 England Under-21 star Charlie Cresswell has lifted the lid on Lee Carsley's half-time hairdryer against Germany and outlined why a repeat against Spain would be game …

“Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action” initiative featured in Germany

Bonn, June 19, AZERTAC An event titled “Water as a path for societal adaptation: creating synergies across the GGA to drive action” was held on the sidelines of the 62nd Sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change ( …

14 cargo planes from US, Germany arrive in Israel with military equipment

JERUSALEM Fourteen military cargo planes from the U.S. and Germany, loaded with equipment and supplies to support the army, arrived in Israel amid its conflict with Iran, the Israeli defense ministry said on June 19. The ministry said in a statement that …

Group D: Germany hold off Sweden; Spain make statement

The official Women's EuroBasket app Download Now HAMBURG (Germany) - Group D hosts Germany had to hold off a spirited fightback from Sweden to open their FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 account, while Spain showed their teeth in a big way by breezing …

European rights watchdog raises concerns over freedom of speech in Germany amid Gaza protests

Published on 19/06/2025 - 18:53 GMT+2 The Human Rights Commissioner of the Council of Europe, Michael O'Flaherty, has expressed serious concerns regarding the conduct of German authorities in response to pro-Gaza demonstrations. In a letter …

Putin Warns Germany Against Supplying Taurus Missiles To Ukraine

Home Russia Putin Warns Germany Against Supplying Taurus Missiles To Ukraine German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Germany is not considering supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, despite Kyiv’s repeated requests for the long-range weapons. …