Germany's Merz pitches making Ukraine EU 'associate member'
Germany's Merz pitches making Ukraine EU 'associate member' - CNA
“What I envisage is a political solution that brings Ukraine substantially closer to the European Union and its core institutions immediately,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wrote in a letter to EU leaders.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/germany-ukraine-eu-merz-associate-member-6134186
Germany warns tax revenues to be hit by Iran war
Germany warns tax revenues to be hit by Iran war - CNA
Tax revenues are expected to fall sharply in the coming years, with Germany’s finance minister blaming the “irresponsible war” in Iran for the drop.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/germany-tax-revenue-trump-iran-us-war-irresponsible-finance-minister-klingbeil-6107906
Two dead as car ploughs into crowd in Germany's Leipzig
Two dead as car ploughs into crowd in Germany's Leipzig - CNA
At least two people were killed and several others injured after a car-ramming attack on a central shopping street in the German city of Leipzig.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/germany-car-crash-leipzig-two-killed-6099211
Germany says US troop drawdown should spur Europe, but top Republicans worried
Germany says US troop drawdown should spur Europe, but top Republicans worried - CNA
"We're going to cut way down and we're cutting a lot further than 5,000," US President Donald Trump said in remarks to reporters in Florida on Saturday when asked about the plan.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/germany-says-us-troop-drawdown-should-spur-europe-top-republicans-worried-6096511
Germany urges stronger European defence after US reduces troops
Germany urges stronger European defence after US reduces troops - CNA
"We Europeans must take on more responsibility for our own security," says Germany's defence minister after Washington announced it would withdraw 5,000 soldiers.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/germany-us-troop-reduce-stronger-european-defence-6095911
Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany
Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany - CNA
BERLIN: A rescue team on Saturday (May 2) released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said.Nicknamed Timmy by German media, the whale was spotted swimming near Germany’s Baltic Sea coast on Mar 3, far from its n..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/humpback-whale-timmy-released-north-sea-stranded-germany-6095891
US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany
US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany - CNA
During both of his terms in office, US President Donald Trump has made a number of threats to slash US troop numbers in Germany and other European allies.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-us-withdraw-5000-troops-germany-friedrich-merz-6095461
Trump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany
Trump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany - CNA
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump, who has criticised Germany and other NATO allies for not sending their navies to help open the Strait of Hormuz, said on Wednesday (Apr 29) his administration is
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-says-us-reviewing-potential-reduction-its-troops-in-germany-6090561
Germany aims condescending putdown directly at Trump: 'Entire nation is being humiliated'
Germany aims condescending putdown directly at Trump: 'Entire nation is being humiliated' - Raw Story
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday warned that the United States is being “humiliated” by Iran and risks getting trapped in a quagmire there like it did in Afghanistan and Iraq.“The Iranians are clearly stronger than expected and the Americans clearly have no truly convincing strategy in the..
https://www.rawstory.com/germany-delivers/
Germany to dispatch minesweeper for possible Hormuz mission
Germany to dispatch minesweeper for possible Hormuz mission - CNA
BERLIN: Germany will soon send a minesweeper to the Mediterranean for a possible mission in the Strait of Hormuz after the end of the US-Iran war, a defence ministry spokeswoman told AFP on Saturday (Apr 25).Several countries have said they are ready to take part in a "neutral" mission to ..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/germany-hormuz-strait-minesweeper-mission-iran-us-war-6080766
Trump says Germany helping with Iran strikes, meets Merz at White House
Trump says Germany helping with Iran strikes, meets Merz at White House - CNA
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to the White House on Tuesday (Mar 3), thanking the German leader for his support of the widening US-Israel
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/germany-war-iran-us-trump-friedrich-merz-5968471
Merz says Germany, China must overcome trade gaps 'together'
Merz says Germany, China must overcome trade gaps 'together' - CNA
HANGZHOU: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ended his two-day visit to China on Thursday (Feb 26) in the tech hub of Hangzhou, identifying "challenges that we must overcome together" after meeting President Xi Jinp
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/merz-germany-china-trade-gaps-5955391
Germany's Merz hails China ties as he seeks reset with Beijing
Germany's Merz hails China ties as he seeks reset with Beijing - CNA
On his first trip to Beijing, the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said to Chinese President Xi Jinping that he wants to deepen "comprehensive strategic partnership".
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/germany-china-merz-jinping-talks-beijing-5953371
Germany's Merz urges US to repair ties with Europe
Germany's Merz urges US to repair ties with Europe - CNA
At the Munich Security Conference, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the United States and Europe to "repair and revive" ties.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/munich-merz-rubio-us-europe-germany-5930166
China pitches closer ties to Germany in strategic industries to ease rare earth strains
China pitches closer ties to Germany in strategic industries to ease rare earth strains - CNA
BEIJING: China pitched stronger ties in its highest-level talks with Germany's new government as Beijing's top European trade partner seeks to smooth tensions over rare earth curbs that have choked German production lines and prompted calls for de-risking.Beijing has staged an uncharacteri..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-germany-closer-ties-strategic-industries-rare-earth-g20-5486176
