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War in Ukraine
Scholz agrees with Trump that the war has lasted “too long”, but will his government last?; Russia arrests two on charges of planned terrorism for Ukraine; EU tells members to “step up” aid to Kyiv.
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Germany
On Monday the majority of the members of the German parliament withdrew its confidence in Chancellor Olaf Scholz, officially clearing the way for new elections on 23 February.
Dec. 17
Germany
Following charges that Moscow interfered in recent elections in Moldova, Georgia and Romania, authorities in Berlin fear that the February 23 vote will also be a ripe target for pro-Russian propaganda
Dec. 17
Germany
Scholz will face parliament Monday to trigger the process towards February 23 elections.
Dec. 16
Germany
Germany has convicted several Assad government officials under the principle of universal jurisdiction, which allows for trials regardless of where the offences were committed.
Dec. 15
War in Ukraine
German trade with Ukraine had grown from some eight billion euros ($8.4 billion) in 2021 to almost 10 billion euros in 2023, Scholz said.
Dec. 12
War in Ukraine
Germany’s trade with Russia thrives despite EU sanctions, with loopholes in oil, gas, and steel sectors continuing to fund Putin’s war.
Dec. 11
War in Ukraine
German opposition leader calls on Scholz to prepare for Trump’s Ukraine policy change
Dec. 11
War in Ukraine
A German-Russian citizen, born in 2003, has been arrested by Russian police for allegedly preparing to "sabotage" a rail line on orders from Kyiv, the FSB security services said Tuesday.
Dec. 10
Germany
Ukraine’s President urged German opposition leader Friedrich Merz to advocate for more robust support for Ukraine to defend itself against the continuing Russian onslaught.
Dec. 9
Germany
Merz has previously advocated for Berlin to provide Ukraine with more advanced weaponry, including urging Scholz to approve the delivery of the long-range Taurus missile system.
Dec. 9
Germany
Germany’s Helsing defense company announced on Monday that the final production versions of its HX-2 AI attack drone were rolling off the production line and would soon be on their way to Kyiv.
Dec. 4
War in Ukraine
US announces $725M for Kyiv with seven weeks left for Biden; Kremlin boosts military spending to 33% of budget as economy fails; ISW describes a zero-sum game of Shahed production and EW innovation.
Dec. 3
War in Ukraine
Scholz seeks to understand Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s perspective on the situation.
Dec. 2
War in Ukraine
65% of Ukrainian refugees have decided to stay in Germany, which has welcomed over 1.1 million Ukrainians who are integrating, learning the language, and seeking jobs.
Nov. 30
Germany’s trade with Russia thrives despite EU sanctions, with loopholes in oil, gas, and steel sectors continuing to fund Putin’s war.
Dec. 11