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December 2024 - Germany Special Weapons News
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- Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and Poland on Georgia Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 31 Dec 2024
- Statement by Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Assistance at the Federal Foreign Office Luise Amtsberg on the situation in the Sudan Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Dec 2024
- Germany Says Baltic Cable Damage A 'Wake-Up Call' As Report Describes 'Spy Ship' RFE/RL 28 Dec 2024 -- Germany's foreign minister described the suspected sabotage of a Baltic Sea power cable as a "wake-up call" for the West and urged the European Union to impose new sanctions targeting what is known as Russia's "shadow fleet."
- Ringing in the new year in turbulent times: What lies ahead for foreign policy in 2025 Germany Federal Foreign Office 27 Dec 2024 -- Whether it be events in Ukraine, in the Middle East or in the Sudan - 2024 was a year spent in crisis mode. Many of these challenges extend into the new year. Read on to find out what else is on our agenda.
- Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on the situation in Georgia Germany Federal Foreign Office 26 Dec 2024
- The arms and military equipment Germany is sending to Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 23 Dec 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.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius DoD 20 Dec 2024
- Joint Statement on Afghanistan US Dept. of State 20 Dec 2024 -- Special Envoys and Representatives for Afghanistan of Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Geneva on December 16, 2024 to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.
- For a peaceful future for Syria: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Turkey Germany Federal Foreign Office 20 Dec 2024 -- Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to Ankara to talk with her Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on 20 December. The focus of her trip is the peace process in Syria.
- Foreign Minister Baerbock prior to her departure for Turkey Germany Federal Foreign Office 20 Dec 2024 -- Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock issued the following statement today (20 December) prior to her departure for Turkey:
- China FM urges Germany to stop manipulation, smears, and protect Chinese national's legitimate rights after reports of espionage probe into Chinese suspect Global Times 20 Dec 2024 -- In response to an inquiry on that German authorities are launching an espionage probe into a Chinese national who allegedly took pictures at a German naval base, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that he is not aware of the case and the Chinese government consistently urges Chinese citizens abroad to abide by local laws and regulations.
- Prime partner in the Baltics: Pistorius welcomes Lithuanian counterpart Germany - Federal Ministry of Defence 20 Dec 2024 -- Defence Minister Pistorius welcomed Dovilė Šakalienė, Lithuania's new Minister of National Defence, at the Bendlerblock on 16 December 2024. Šakalienė had been confirmed by Lithuania's parliament, the Seimas, on 12 December.
- German Military Supplies to Ukraine Amounted to $8.4Bln in 2024 Sputnik 19 Dec 2024 -- Germany's arms exports to Ukraine reached 8.13 billion euros ($8.4 billion) between January 1 and December 17, which is almost twice as much as in 2023, the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action said.
- German Parliament Approves Purchase of 4 New Type 212CD Submarines Sputnik 19 Dec 2024 -- The budget committee of the German parliament has approved the purchase of four new Type 212CD submarines, the country's defense ministry said on Wednesday.
- Norway and Germany sign agreement on space cooperation Government of Norway 18 Dec 2024 -- During a visit to Haakonsvern on 2 December, Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius signed a letter of intent aimed at strengthening space cooperation and the partnership between Norway and Germany.
- Troika renews anti-Iran accusations ahead of UNSC meeting IRNA 18 Dec 2024 -- As the UN Security Council convened Tuesday to review Resolution 2231 and the 2015 nuclear deal, three European countries - Britain, France and Germany- once again repeated their false accusations against Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
- Iran warns E3 against misusing JCPOA snapback mechanism IRNA 18 Dec 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, while emphasizing his country's commitment to diplomacy and dialogue, has warned Europe that the misuse of the snapback mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), will be met with a decisive and proportionate response from Iran.
- Iran warns E3 against misusing JCPOA snapback mechanism Press TV 18 Dec 2024 -- Iran has warned that invoking the so-called snapback by three European members of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will be reciprocated by a firm and proportionate response.
- German Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote, snap elections to follow Global Times 17 Dec 2024 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost in a vote of confidence in the Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, on Monday.
- A difficult new beginning - Syria amid hope and challenges Germany Federal Foreign Office 16 Dec 2024 -- After almost fourteen years of civil war, Syria stands at a crossroads. The German Government's eight-point plan aims to create stability in the country, support reconstruction and enable the safe return of refugees.
- Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers Condemning DPRK-Russia Cooperation European External Action Service (EEAS) 16 Dec 2024 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative of the European Union.
- PM call with G7 leaders: 13 December 2024 Gov.UK 13 Dec 2024
- Joint statement by the Ministers for European Affairs of the Weimar Triangle Germany Federal Foreign Office 13 Dec 2024 -- "On the occasion of our meeting in the Weimar Triangle format in Genshagen on 12 and 13 December 2024, we, the Ministers for European Affairs of France, Germany and Poland, reaffirm the importance of our cooperation and the pivotal role of the Weimar Triangle in shaping a strong, secure, adaptable and resilient Europe."
- Berlin Declaration Spain MFA 12 Dec 2024 -- "We, Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom as well as the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, have come together with the Foreign Minister of Ukraine today at a watershed moment in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine."
- Foreign Minister Baerbock on the situation in Syria Germany Federal Foreign Office 08 Dec 2024
- Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and Poland on Georgia Germany Federal Foreign Office 06 Dec 2024
- Joint Statement From The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board Meeting in Italy to Advance Space Security DoD 06 Dec 2024 -- The Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals' Board met from December 3-5, 2024, in Florence, Italy. Senior representatives from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States gathered for the annual meeting.
- Government question time in the German Bundestag No decisions without Ukraine's involvement Germany - Federal Government 04 Dec 2024 -- Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz answered questions from members of the Bundestag. In his introductory remarks he focused on the current situation in Ukraine. He also called for the implementation of pending legislative initiatives.
- German military deployments for peace and freedom extended Germany - Federal Government 04 Dec 2024 -- The Federal Government is continuing German involvement in international missions in Africa, the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. The Federal Cabinet has approved proposals to extend the EUNAVFOR MED IRINI, EUNVFOR ASPIDES, SEA GUARDIAN and UNMISS mandates.
- Boosting the security and defence industry Germany - Federal Government 04 Dec 2024 -- A robust security and defence industry is vital in order to maintain both national and Alliance defence capabilities. By adopting the National Security and Defence Strategy, the Federal Cabinet has established the framework required to boost the industry.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with German Foreign Minister Baerbock US Dept. of State 03 Dec 2024
- The Federal Chancellor in Kyiv - "Ukraine can rely on Germany" Germany - Federal Government 02 Dec 2024 -- In its fight against Russian aggression, Ukraine can still rely on Germany's unwavering support, said Federal Chancellor Scholz during his visit to Kyiv. He also announced further arms deliveries to Ukraine.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olaf Scholz Inspected Smart Unmanned Systems of Domestic and Joint Ukrainian-German Production President of Ukraine 02 Dec 2024
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olaf Scholz Visited Wounded Ukrainian Warriors President of Ukraine 02 Dec 2024
- Germany's Scholz Visits Kyiv Pledging New Weapons RFE/RL 02 Dec 2024 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on December 2 vowing to deliver hundreds of millions of euros in additional weapons for Ukraine's defense this month, with questions mounting among Kyiv's allies and signs of a possible diplomatic shift around the 3-year-old full-scale Russian invasion.
- Germany announces Ukraine military aid as chancellor makes Kyiv visit VOA 02 Dec 2024 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged $680 million in military aid for Ukraine as he pledged support for the country during a visit Monday to Kyiv.
- Diplomacy in turbulent times: Foreign Minister Baerbock's working visit to Beijing Germany Federal Foreign Office 01 Dec 2024 -- Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to the People's Republic of China for the second time, to hold a strategic dialogue with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on 2 December.
- Joint Statement on the Developments in Syria US Dept. of State 01 Dec 2024 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom to discuss the current situation in Syria.
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