Heaviest rainfall in a century devastates parts of Western Europe
posted in: Earthquakes, Famines, Pestilence, Disasters, News
Macron Dismisses Putin Demand for Gas Payments in Rubles
posted in: European Union, News
BRUSSELS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demand for Europe to pay for gas in rubles as he accused Moscow of trying to sidestep sanctions over its war on Ukraine. Macron told journalists after … Read More
Germany says NATO not a party to war in Ukraine
Chancellor Olaf Scholz promises support for Ukraine, but rules out NATO peacekeeping mission or creating no-fly zone. Germany on Wednesday promised continued support for Ukraine in their war with Russia, but ruled out NATO’s direct involvement in the conflict. Addressing … Read More
Ukraine: Nick Robinson on how Germany is reversing decades of closer ties with Russia
Just over three decades ago I stood on top of the Berlin Wall which – for almost three decades before – had torn friends and families apart, split a country and set the division of Europe in concrete. I watched … Read More
Iran deal could collapse on Russian demands, say France, UK, Germany
posted in: Middle East, News
Russia demanded protection from Western sanctions for future Russian business with Iran. The U.K., France and Germany warned on Saturday that last-minute Russian demands for protection from sanctions could sink a nuclear deal with Iran that is ready to be … Read More
Germany plans ‘freedom day’ as COVID-19 curbs to be lifted from March 20
Germany will start rolling back most of its coronavirus restrictions in three stages as falling infection rates suggest the Omicron-fuelled wave has peaked, Chancellor Olaf Scholz says. Media-dubbed “freedom day” is slated for March 20. The country will ease COVID-19 … Read More
Kamala Harris Makes Last-Ditch Appeal for Peace Putin Is Poised to Ignore
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Vice President Kamala Harris warned Russia against invading Ukraine on Saturday during a trip to Germany that marks an opportunity for her to stand out on the world stage and show her foreign policy skills at a critical moment. But … Read More
American unity is key to a Europe whole and free
posted in: European Union, News
After years of relentlessly pushing the EU to diversify and improve energy security, we most recently traveled to Germany in 2020 for the last in-person Munich Security Conference. As representatives of the U.S. Department of Energy, our goal was to … Read More
Germany’s FM, Bennett meet in Israel, discuss Iran nuclear deal
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met on Thursday with German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock, who is visiting Israel for the first time since taking office in December. The two discussed various regional security challenges, with the Iran nuclear talks top of … Read More
Scholz warns Russia of ‘serious consequences’ if it invades Ukraine
Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned Russia of “serious” economic and political consequences should it ramp up military aggression toward Ukraine, while adding that Germany and its allies were ready for dialogue with Moscow and wanted peace. With Russia holding military exercises … Read More