Annalena Baerbock visits Israel: dispute with Netanyahu
During their visit to Israel, there was apparently a heated argument behind closed doors between Foreign Minister Baerbock and Prime Minister Netanyahu. The fact that the dispute became public at all reveals a larger problem. Even in international politics, sparks fly from time to time. Especially in this time of crisis, when the situation is […]
Baerbock finds suggestions problematic – criticism also from the SPD
The FDP is calling for cuts to pensions and citizens’ benefits. The Greens and SPD react annoyed. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock considers the FDP proposals for stricter rules for citizens’ benefits and the end of pensions at 63 to be problematic given the current world situation. “We see that this turbulent world situation is a […]
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock speaks of a “day of confidence”
After the US House of Representatives voted for further aid to Ukraine, many German politicians are feeling relieved. An overview. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has welcomed the new military aid to Ukraine approved by the US House of Representatives. “Today is a day of confidence for Ukraine + Europe’s security,” writes the Green politician on […]
Autonomous region puts pressure on Moldova
Gagauzia is a small, autonomous region in Moldova. But it plays a role in the Kremlin’s attempts to destabilize the country. An autonomous region in Moldova is the scene of new Kremlin pinpricks against the government in the capital Chișinău. Pro-Russian Gagauzia has turned to the Parliament of Moldova demanding that the Russian language be […]
Iran weighs down after Israel attack
A suspected Israeli attack on Iran gave rise to fears of the worst. But the logic of strike and counter-strike could be broken. The situation still remains delicate. The news at a glance. The violent spiral of attack and counterattack between Israel and Iran may have stopped, at least for the time being. This was […]
Foreign Minister Baerbock at the G7 meeting in Italy: Finally, hope!
The fear is great: there is a threat of escalation in the Middle East, and things are also going badly for the West in the Ukraine war. An Israeli attack on Iran, of all things, is now causing a sigh of relief. But the situation remains highly explosive. Patrick Diekmann reports from the island of […]
Dispute between Baerbock and Netanyahu?
Netanyahu is said to have shown the German Foreign Minister footage of a market filled with food in Gaza during a meeting. According to one report, this led to an argument. The Foreign Office has described a report on a dispute between Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the […]
G7 warns Israel and Iran against escalation
The last day of the meeting of the G7 foreign ministers in Capri was actually supposed to be about cyber security and China. But after reports of an Israeli attack on Iran, the Middle East is back in focus. The seven major Western industrial nations (G7) have warned of an expansion of the conflict in […]
Dead after Russian attack – including two children
The G7 foreign ministers are looking for weapons supplies. Ukraine reports two children dead after Russian attacks. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed G7 promises Ukraine more air defense systems 12:46 p.m.: The seven major Western industrial nations (G7) have promised Ukraine more help against Russian air […]
G7 agenda changed after suspected attack on Iran
The last day of the meeting of the G7 foreign ministers in Capri was actually supposed to be about cyber security and China. But after reports of an Israeli attack on Iran, the Middle East is back in focus. Israel’s alleged attack on Iran has also changed the agenda of the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting […]
