Politics
China has restricted or significantly delayed exports of heavy rare earth elements and other critical materials to Japan for more than four months, marking one of the most prolonged disruptions in supply between the two countries in recent years. The measures have affected licensing approvals for Japanese......
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine an “associated member” status within the European Union as the country continues its long path toward full EU membership. The proposal comes at a time when accession negotiations remain complicated by political and institutional......
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to travel to Germany on Monday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and reviving strategic discussions between the two countries. The visit will take place within the framework of the third meeting of the Türkiye-Germany......
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sparked international debate after stating that he would currently discourage his children from living or studying in the United States, citing concerns about the country’s evolving social environment and limited opportunities for young graduates. Speaking during......
Germany’s cabinet has agreed to replace a controversial heating regulation introduced in 2023 that required new building heating systems to rely heavily on renewable energy sources, marking a significant shift in the country’s climate and housing policy. The original legislation, widely......
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the country to “pull itself together” during a tense address to trade union representatives in Berlin, warning that Germany risks falling behind in an increasingly competitive global economy. The speech, delivered at a national union congress, was met......
Germany has rejected a proposal made by Russian President Vladimir Putin suggesting that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could play a mediating role in potential peace talks between Russia and the European Union over the war in Ukraine. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions in Europe......
Support for Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has continued to grow ahead of an important regional election in eastern Germany, according to recent polling data. The survey indicates that the AfD could emerge as the strongest political force in the state of Saxony-Anhalt during the......
Germany has called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route, amid escalating geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the United States, and regional allies. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated during a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi......
The United States is preparing to reduce its military presence in Germany, with former President Donald Trump indicating that the planned withdrawal of 5,000 troops could be only the beginning of a broader strategy. According to Pentagon announcements, the initial reduction represents roughly 15% of......
Top Republican lawmakers in the United States have expressed concern over a Pentagon plan to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany, warning that the move could weaken NATO’s deterrence posture in Europe. The proposed decision involves the removal of around 5,000 U.S. troops currently stationed......
Germany has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the central framework to resolve the long-running dispute over the Sahara. The position was confirmed during a high-level meeting in Rabat between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul,......
The popularity of Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has fallen to its lowest level among the country’s leading political figures, according to a recent survey published in German media. The results place him at the bottom of a ranking of the 20 most prominent politicians in Germany. The......
