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April 2024 - Germany Special Weapons News
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- ICJ rejects emergency measures over German arms exports to Israel Press TV 30 Apr 2024 -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled against issuing emergency measures to halt German arms exports to Israel amid the ongoing genocidal war in the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Top UN court refuses request for Germany to halt military aid to Israel VOA 30 Apr 2024 -- The United Nations' top court on Tuesday rejected Nicaragua's request for an emergency order for Germany to halt military aid to Israel.
- War in Ukraine - The arms and military equipment Germany is sending to Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 29 Apr 2024 -- Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these come from supplies of the Federal Arms Forces and from deliveries from industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for security capacity building. An overview.
- NATO Secretary General in Berlin: Germany makes major contributions to our shared security NATO 26 Apr 2024 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Friday (26 April 2024), thanking him for Germany's leading role in NATO and its support to Ukraine. "Germany makes major contributions to our shared security," said Mr Stoltenberg.
- Alleged Chinese spy 'held key roles' in overseas democracy groups Radio Free Asia 26 Apr 2024 -- A European parliamentary aide arrested in Germany for spying for China was a familiar presence in the overseas pro-democracy movement, had visited the Dalai Lama, and was well-placed to convey sensitive information back to Beijing, activists told Radio Free Asia in recent interviews.
- Joint Statement from the Leaders of the United States, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, and the United Kingdom Calling for the Release of the Hostages Held in Gaza The White House 25 Apr 2024
- The President: The German brigade in Lithuania will enhance security across the region President of the Republic of Lithuania 25 Apr 2024 -- On Thursday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with the leadership of the German brigade's initial command element and visited the brigade's headquarters in Vilnius.
- Following Iran's attack against Israel - Federal Government strives to promote de-escalation Germany - Federal Government 24 Apr 2024 -- Following Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel's national territory, the Federal Government is making every effort to prevent a conflagration in the Middle East. Federal Chancellor Scholz spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on the phone on Sunday. At the European Council meeting, Scholz and his European counterparts initiated new EU sanctions against Iran.
- Prime Minister's conference speech in Germany: 24 April 2024 Gov.UK 24 Apr 2024
- PM meeting with Chancellor Scholz of Germany: 24 April 2024 Gov.UK 24 Apr 2024 -- Joint understanding following the meeting of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz today [24 April 2024].
- Türkiye calls for greater defense cooperation with Germany People's Daily 25 Apr 2024 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called for greater cooperation between Türkiye and Germany in the defense industry.
- Chinese spy' hype in UK and Germany aimed at souring atmosphere of cooperation: FM spokesperson Global Times 23 Apr 2024 -- In response to accusations over "Chinese spies" by the UK and Germany on Monday and Tuesday, a spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that the so-called "Chinese spy threat theory" is not new in Europe, every time before or after China-Europe high-level interactions in recent years, there would be such a hype, with a clear intention of smearing and hitting China and souring the atmosphere of China-EU cooperation.
- German prosecutors accuse aide to European lawmaker of spying for China VOA 23 Apr 2024 -- German prosecutors said Tuesday that an aide to a German lawmaker in the European Parliament had been arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
- Statement by the Federal Foreign Office on reports of the testing of several short-range ballistic missiles by North Korea Germany Federal Foreign Office 22 Apr 2024
- German warship departs Red Sea as EU 'naval mission' fails to confront Yemen Press TV 22 Apr 2024 -- Germany has withdrawn a warship that was deployed to the Red Sea as part of an EU military mission amid the failure of the alliance to confront Yemen's maritime campaign in support of the Gaza Strip.
- Yemen terms departure of German frigate from Red Sea right decision IRNA 21 Apr 2024 -- Deputy Foreign Minister of the Yemeni National Salvation Government Hussein al-Azi has described the departure of the German frigate Hessen from the Red Sea as a step in the right direction.
- German Frigate Quits Red Sea Mission Day After Houthis Offer EU Ships Safe Passage Sputnik 20 Apr 2024 -- Two separate NATO country-led coalitions were created to try to blunt the Houthis' missile and drone capabilities and restore a semblance of maritime security in the Red Sea for Israeli and Western commercial shipping.
- G7 Italy 2024 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Situation in the Middle East US Dept. of State 19 Apr 2024 -- 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.
- G7 Italy 2024 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Steadfast Support for Ukraine US Dept. of State 19 Apr 2024 -- 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.
- Joint Statement on the Islamic Republic of Iran's Attack on the State of Israel Australia DFAT 18 Apr 2024 -- The Permanent Representatives of the United States, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom to the United Nations issued the following joint statement condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran's attack on the State of Israel:
- PM Netanyahu Meets with British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock Israel - Prime Minister 17 Apr 2024
- On Israel visit, German FM urges 'restraint' after Iran's massive attack Press TV 17 Apr 2024 -- Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was in Israel. She urged "prudent restraint" against the backdrop of Iran's Operation True Promise against the occupying regime in retaliation for its April 1 bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus.
- The Federal Chancellor's visit to China - "Joint sustainable action" Germany - Federal Government 16 Apr 2024 -- Federal Chancellor Scholz visited China for the second time during his time in office. In addition to business relations, the visit focussed on geopolitical challenges and sustainability strategies. On the last day of his trip, Scholz met with the President of State Xi Jinping.
- Solidarity and political talks: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Israel once again Germany Federal Foreign Office 16 Apr 2024 -- With its major attack on Israel last Saturday, Iran has brought the Middle East to the brink. Following Israel's successful defensive measures, the aim now is to prevent a conflagration from taking hold in the region.
- German chancellor urges China to use 'influence' to end Ukraine war VOA 16 Apr 2024 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged China's leader Xi Jinping to use his country's influence to press Russia to end its war in Ukraine.
- Germany's Scholz seeks collaboration with China in 'just peace' in Ukraine Press TV 16 Apr 2024 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said he hopes Berlin and Beijing could collaborate to help achieve a "just peace" in Ukraine, during his meeting with President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital.
- Xi meets German chancellor, calls for achieving mutual success People's Daily 17 Apr 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, calling on the two sides to carry forward the distinctive characteristics of mutual benefit and win-win outcomes and achieve mutual success.
- Chinese premier holds talks with German chancellor People's Daily 17 Apr 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks with Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz in Beijing on Tuesday, calling for a new level of bilateral relations with expanded mutual understanding and win-win results through dialogue and cooperation.
- China-Germany cooperation not 'risk' but opportunity: Xi Global Times 16 Apr 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on both China and Germany to view and develop bilateral relations from a long-term and strategic perspective, and work together to inject greater stability and certainty into the world. Xi made the remarks during a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who concluded his three-day China visit in Beijing after leading a grand delegation to Chongqing and Shanghai.
- Speech by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the Paris Sudan conference Germany Federal Foreign Office 15 Apr 2024
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius DoD 15 Apr 2024
- German chancellor promotes fair competition, warns against overproduction during China visit VOA 15 Apr 2024 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is calling for fair competition in trade with China while urging the European Union to not adopt protectionist policies against Beijing. The bloc has been considering tariffs amid concerns about Chinese goods being dumped on European markets and overproduction.
- Federal Chancellor condemns attack on Israel - "Iran must put a stop to this aggression" Germany - Federal Government 14 Apr 2024 -- Speaking in Shanghai on Monday during a trip to China, the Federal Chancellor once again condemned the attack by Iran on Israel, saying it had been a serious escalation. It was now crucial for everything to be done to de-escalate the situation on the ground, Scholz said.
- Iran chides British, French, German envoys for 'irresponsible stance' on strikes against Israel Press TV 14 Apr 2024 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the ambassadors of Britain, France, and Germany to question their "irresponsible stance" regarding the Islamic Republic's retaliatory strikes on the occupied territories.
- Germany Will Provide Us With Another Patriot System, And We Are Working on an Additional IRIS-T System — Address of the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 13 Apr 2024
- The President of Ukraine Had a Phone Call with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz President of Ukraine 13 Apr 2024
- Germany detains Iraqi couple suspected of genocide against Yazidis VOA 12 Apr 2024 -- German officials are interrogating an Iraqi couple who are suspected of committing crimes that may amount to genocide while they were associated with the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria between October 2015 and December 2017.
- German chancellor heads to Beijing amid efforts to balance trade, geopolitical concerns VOA 12 Apr 2024 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will kick off a three-day visit to China Saturday, aiming to double down on Germany's deep economic ties with China amid rising trade tension between Beijing and the European Union.
- War in Ukraine - The arms and military equipment Germany is sending to Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 10 Apr 2024 -- Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these come from supplies of the Federal Arms Forces and from deliveries from industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for security capacity building. An overview.
- Federal Cabinet resolution - 15 measures for the reconstruction of Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 10 Apr 2024 -- The Federal Government aims to provide support for companies and other private-sector actors who wish to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine. The Federal Cabinet has now adopted a key issues paper to this effect.
- Landmark production contract signed for Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier vehicle export to Germany Australia DOD 10 Apr 2024 -- Australia's largest ever defence export agreement has taken its next step today, with the signing of a production contract between the Australian Government and Rheinmetall Defence Australia.
- Germany refutes claim it is enabling genocide in Gaza VOA 09 Apr 2024 -- Germany has rejected Nicaragua's accusation that Germany is violating the Geneva Conventions and international humanitarian law by supporting Israel in its war in Gaza.
- First German Brigade members arrived in Lithuania Lithuania MND 08 Apr 2024 -- Today, April 8, the first troops of the initial command element of the 45th German Brigade were welcomed to Lithuania at Vilnius International Airport.
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