December 2021 - Germany Special Weapons News

Germany to Extend Saudi Arms Export Ban Into 2022, Reports Say Sputnik 31 Dec 2021 -- The new German government will extend a ban on weapon exports to Saudi Arabia into next year after it expires on Friday, according to the Economy Ministry's response to the media.
Germany Records 42,770 COVID-19 Cases SPA 30 Dec 2021 -- Germany recorded 42,770 new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases during the past 24 hours, pushing the total number of cases to 7,109,182.
Germany Doesn't Rule Out New Sanctions Against Nord Stream 2 Sputnik 30 Dec 2021 -- The now-completed Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which is prepared to start pumping gas from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea, still needs the approval of German and European regulators, who threatened to put off certification until mid-2022.
Europe's bid to reduce reliance on Russia complicates gas crisis People's Daily 30 Dec 2021 -- As the single largest supplier of natural gas in Europe, Russia has found itself on the receiving end of many a verbal outburst for soaring gas prices and a looming energy crisis.
Secretary Blinken's Call with French, German, and UK Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 29 Dec 2021 -- The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:
Germany will not export arms to Saudi Arabia over Yemen war, new government says Press TV 28 Dec 2021 -- A German deputy government spokesman says the country will not export weapons to Saudi Arabia over its devastating war on its impoverished neighbor, Yemen.
Over 11,000 Migrants Entered Germany Via Belarus Route In 2021 RFE/RL 28 Dec 2021 -- More than 11,000 illegal migrants have entered Germany this year after transiting through Poland from Belarus, German police said on December 27.
German Foreign Minister Vows to Tighten Arms Sales Rules Sputnik 26 Dec 2021 -- German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Sunday that a new law is in the works to revise the country's military export regulations after Angela Merkel's government was exposed to have approved a record volume of foreign arms sales this year.
German Arms Exports Hit $10Bln High During Merkel's Final Days in Office, Reports Say Sputnik 25 Dec 2021 -- Angela Merkel's caretaker cabinet waved through arms export deals worth almost 5 billion euros ($5.6 billion) in the last nine days in office, bumping this year's total to a record 9.04 billion euros, German media found.
Joint Statement on Libyan Election Process US Dept. of State 24 Dec 2021 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom:
Germany Reports 45,659 New COVID-19 Cases, 510 Deaths SPA 22 Dec 2021 -- Germany reported 45,659 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 510 deaths during the last 24 hours.
German warship in S.China Sea more 'symbolic' than 'threat' Global Times 22 Dec 2021 -- For the first time in two decades, Germany dispatched a warship to the South China Sea in an attempt to expand further military deployments in Asia.
Russia Expels Two German Diplomats In Growing Spat Over Murder Verdict RFE/RL 20 Dec 2021 -- Russia says it is expelling two German diplomats from Moscow in a tit-for-tat move following Germany's expulsion of two Russian diplomats after a court in Berlin convicted a Russian man last week of fatally shooting a former Chechen militant in Berlin on the Kremlin's orders in 2019. Berlin had expelled two Russian diplomats in response.
Russia Expels Two German Diplomats Sputnik 20 Dec 2021 -- German ambassador in Moscow Geza Andreas von Geyr has been summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry and informed about the expulsion of two German diplomats over Berlin's similar move, the ministry said on Monday.
Russia Expels 2 German Diplomats in Retaliatory Move VOA 20 Dec 2021 -- Russia expelled two German diplomats on Monday in response to Germany's expulsion of two Russian diplomats last week.
Germany Announces Quarantine for UK Travelers to Curb Omicron Variant Spread Sputnik 19 Dec 2021 -- The United Kingdom has confirmed over 90,000 new COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, bringing the national total to 11,279,428.
German Defense Minister Calls For Harsher Sanctions Against Russia Over Troop Deployment RFE/RL 19 Dec 2021 -- German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht has called for harsher sanctions against Russia over its troop deployment on the Ukrainian border, saying those responsible for any aggression must face "personal consequences."
Germany Warns Russia That Costs Would Be High If Moscow Invades Ukraine RFE/RL 19 Dec 2021 -- German ministers have reiterated EU warnings that Russia would face harsher sanctions in the event of military aggression against Ukraine, which they said could also prompt Berlin to rethink its cooperation with Moscow on the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline.
E3 back down in face of Iran demands IRNA 18 Dec 2021 -- At the end of the seventh round of Vienna talks for revival of the 2015 nuclear deal and lifting of anti-Iran sanctions, three European states (Britain, France and Germany) retreated from their stances and were convinced to accept Iranians' proposals as a basis for the next round of negotiations in the Austrian capital.
German Health Minister Warns of Massive Fifth COVID-19 Wave VOA 17 Dec 2021 -- German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach told reporters Friday he expects a "massive" fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic driven by the omicron variant of the coronavirus that causes the disease.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With German Federal Minister of Defense Christine Lambrecht DoD 17 Dec 2021
Germany Health Minister Says Boosters at Center of COVID-19 Strategy VOA 16 Dec 2021 -- New German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said Thursday he is seeking to secure additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine for a swift booster vaccine offensive, which is the center of the government's strategy for fighting off the new omicron variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
German Regulator Reportedly Says Decision on Nord Stream 2 Not Expected in First Half of 2022 Sputnik 16 Dec 2021 -- The German energy regulator has said that the decision on the Nord Stream 2 certification will not be made in the first half of 2022, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.
German warship enters South China Sea on 1st deployment to region in 20 years Radio Free Asia 15 Dec 2021 -- The frigate Bayern is sailing through the South China Sea as part of the first deployment of a German warship to the Indo-Pacific in almost 20 years.
Russia vows 'adequate response' in expulsion of diplomats from Germany Press TV 15 Dec 2021 -- Russia says it will adequately respond to the expulsion of two of its diplomats from Berlin, amid tensions between Moscow and the West.
Germany Expels Two Russian Diplomats After Court Finds Man Guilty Of Killing Ordered By Moscow RFE/RL 15 Dec 2021 -- Germany has expelled two Russian diplomats after a court in Berlin convicted a Russian man of fatally shooting a former Chechen militant in 2019 in Berlin on Moscow's orders.
Germany Expels 2 Russian Diplomats Over 2019 Killing VOA 15 Dec 2021 -- Germany is expelling two Russian diplomats over what a German court said was a Russian-ordered killing of a German citizen of Chechen origin in Berlin in 2019.
European Powers Warn Iran Nuclear Talks Nearing 'End Of The Road' RFE/RL 15 Dec 2021 -- Three European powers said on December 14 that talks with Iran to revive the 2015 nuclear deal are "rapidly reaching the end of the road," while Tehran accused Western powers of playing a "blame game."
E3 playing blame game against Iran in Vienna talks IRNA 14 Dec 2021 -- Three European powers (Britain, France, and Germany) have neglected the United States' destructive role in the current situation of the 2015 nuclear deal, trying to portray Iran as an obstacle in the way of reviving the accord.
The diplomatic door is firmly open for Iran to do a deal now UK FCDO 14 Dec 2021 -- Joint statement by United Kingdom, Germany and France ahead of Security Council meeting on the implementation of resolution 2231
Nord Stream pipeline to be suspended if Russia escalates in Ukraine, warns Germany Press TV 13 Dec 2021 -- Berlin has warned Moscow that any new "escalation" of tensions in Ukraine can directly impact the much-anticipated Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project.
German parliament passes resolution on deepening ties with Taiwan CNA 12 Dec 2021 -- The German parliament has passed a resolution calling on the government in Berlin to reassess its Taiwan policy and deepen exchanges with Taipei, but ruling out the possibility of establishing diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Russia and Ukraine US Dept. of State 12 Dec 2021 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
G-7 Warns Russia on Military Buildup Along Ukraine Border VOA 12 Dec 2021 -- The Group of Seven democratic economic powers on Sunday warned Russia to de-escalate its large-scale military buildup along the Ukrainian border or face what it characterized as "massive" economic consequences.
G7 Warns Russia Of 'Massive Consequences' If It Attacks Ukraine RFE/RL 12 Dec 2021 -- Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) have warned Russia that it faces "massive consequences" and "severe" costs if it launches a military attack on Ukraine.
G7 Leaders Pledge 'Severe Cost' in Event of Russian 'Military Aggression' in Ukraine Sputnik 12 Dec 2021 -- Concerns about Russia's "military build-up" in the vicinity of the Ukrainian border continue to arise, with Moscow repeatedly underscoring that it has no plans to attack anyone. Russian President Vladimir Putin told his US counterpart Joe Biden that Russian troops are located within the country's territory and pose no threat.
'Last Chance': UK Foreign Secretary Warns Time is Running Out for Iran Amid Nuclear Deal Talks Sputnik 13 Dec 2021 -- The United Kingdom, United States, and Germany have expressed fear that the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will fail to garner a serious resolution from Iran. The three western allies believe time is running out to come to an agreement, even as the rhetoric on both sides gets turned up.
Foreign Secretary's meeting with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock: 10 December 2021 UK FCDO 11 Dec 2021 -- A readout from Foreign Secretary Lis Truss' meeting with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with German Foreign Minister Baerbock US Dept. of State 11 Dec 2021
German Parliament Approves COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Health Workers VOA 10 Dec 2021 -- Germany's Bundestag - the lower house of parliament - approved a measure Friday requiring health care workers to be vaccinated, the first step by the country's new government to fight the latest surge of COVID-19.
Readout of President Biden's Call with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany The White House 10 Dec 2021
NATO Secretary General: NATO needs a strong Germany NATO 09 Dec 2021 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday (9 December 2021) welcomed the new German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to NATO headquarters in Brussels.
Telephone conversation with Angela Merkel President of Russia 09 Dec 2021 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Angela Merkel, who completed her term of office as Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on December 8.
Scholz takes reins from Merkel, ushers in new era for Germany People's Daily 09 Dec 2021 -- Olaf Scholz from Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) was sworn in Wednesday as the new Federal Chancellor, taking the baton from his predecessor Angela Merkel who bowed out from the political stage after a 16-year run.
Message to Angela Merkel on end of tenure as Federal Chancellor of Germany President of Russia 08 Dec 2021 -- Vladimir Putin sent a message to Angela Merkel on the end of her tenure as the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, in which he expressed his sincere gratitude for their fruitful cooperation and readiness for a mutually respectful dialogue.
Congratulations to Olaf Scholz on taking office as Federal Chancellor of Germany President of Russia 08 Dec 2021 -- Vladimir Putin sent a message to Olaf Scholz congratulating him on taking office as Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Taiwan looks to closer ties with new German government: MOFA CNA 08 Dec 2021 -- Taiwan looks forward to more exchanges with Germany's three-party coalition government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Wednesday, congratulating Olaf Scholz of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) on becoming the country's new chancellor.
Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Macron of France, Chancellor Merkel of Germany, Prime Minister Draghi of Italy, Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom The White House 07 Dec 2021
Washington Hopeful of Close Relations With Germany's Scholz VOA 07 Dec 2021 -- U.S. officials are hopeful of developing a good working relationship with Germany's incoming chancellor, Olaf Scholz, whose new coalition government featuring the Social Democrats, the Greens and the neoliberal Free Democrats, has already indicated it will observe a longstanding nuclear sharing arrangement allowing the U.S. to continue to deploy 20 atomic bombs at an airbase in western Germany.
Germany Records 27,836 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 06 Dec 2021 -- Germany recorded 27,836 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 81 deaths during the last 24 hours.
Berlin Dismisses Tehran's Proposals On Nuclear Talks As Unacceptable RFE/RL 06 Dec 2021 -- Germany's Foreign Ministry has said that it does not consider Iran's proposals regarding its nuclear program acceptable and expects Tehran to return to international negotiations with "realistic" bargaining positions.
Germany's Expected Next Chancellor Names Epidemiologist New Health Minister VOA 06 Dec 2021 -- Germany's presumptive new chancellor, Olaf Scholz, Monday named epidemiologist Karl Lauterbach, known for his support of strong COVID-19 precautions, as his nominee to be the next health minister.
Germany Records 42,055 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 05 Dec 2021 -- Germany recorded 42,055 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 94 deaths during the last 24 hours.
Joint Statement on Reports of Summary Killings and Enforced Disappearances in Afghanistan US Dept. of State 04 Dec 2021 -- The text of the following statement was released initially by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine.
German Minister Warns Omicron Could Make Bad Situation Worse VOA 03 Dec 2021 -- Top German health officials Friday warned that the omicron variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 was likely to worsen the fourth wave of infections the nation is facing and was threatening to overwhelm the health care system.
Germany to Tighten COVID-19 Restrictions on Unvaccinated VOA 02 Dec 2021 -- Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her likely successor, current Finance Minister Olaf Scholz, Thursday announced new restrictions on the nation's unvaccinated in an effort to fight the surge in new COVID-19 infections.
Maritime Forces from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan and the U.S. Conclude ANNUALEX 2021 US Navy 01 Dec 2021 -- Naval forces from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan and the U.S. concluded a nine-day multilateral, multinational annual exercise in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 30, 2021.
Australian Navy completes exercise with Canada, Germany, Japan and US Australia DOD 01 Dec 2021 -- Two Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessels have finished nine days of maritime warfare training with four nations during ANNUALEX 2021.

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December 2021 - Germany Special Weapons News