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- Iran must take the necessary steps to address the international community's serious concerns over its nuclear programme: Joint statement on the decision to trigger the snapback mechanism to end sanctions relief against Iran UK FCDO 29 Aug 2025 -- Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
- European Powers Trigger Mechanism To Snap Back UN Sanctions On Iran RFE/RL 29 Aug 2025 -- Britain, France, and Germany have triggered the so-called snapback mechanism of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to reinstate UN sanctions against Tehran.
- NATO Secretary General visits new ammunition factory, addresses German parliamentary group conference NATO 28 Aug 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte travelled to Germany on 27-28 August to speak at the opening ceremony of a new Rheinmetall artillery plant and address a conference of the CDU/CSU and SPD parliamentary groups from the German Bundestag.
- German Chief of Defence visits Iceland Government of Iceland 28 Aug 2025 -- Carsten Breuer, General and Chief of Defence of Germany, visited Iceland this week and held meetings with Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir and Jónas G. Allansson, Director General of the Defence Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday.
- E3 joint statement on Iran: Initiation of the snapback process UK FCDO 28 Aug 2025 -- Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK on the initiation of the snapback process
- The Iranian nuclear programme Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Aug 2025 -- The E3 countries have triggered the JCPoA snapback mechanism. UN sanctions against Iran will re-enter into force within 30 days if a negotiated solution is not reached before then. This is in response to long-standing violations by Iran of its obligations under the JCPoA.
- The United States Welcomes the Initiation of Snapback US Dept. of State 28 Aug 2025 -- "This morning, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom initiated a process under UN Security Council resolution 2231 (2015) to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran."
- Risch Statement on the European Snapback of UN Sanctions against Iran US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 28 Aug 2025 -- U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after the United Kingdom, France, and Germany initiated the snapback of UN sanctions on Iran at the Security Council today.
- US secretary of state consults with Israel, E3, and IAEA over Iran in Washington IRNA 28 Aug 2025 -- In a series of diplomatic meetings, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has engaged with his Israeli and European counterparts, as well as the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in Washington to coordinate their positions on Iran.
- Iran's UN mission: E3at a decisive moment over snapback mechanism IRNA 28 Aug 2025 -- The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations says that the UN Security Council now faces a defining moment, as the European Troika moves to trigger the snapback mechanism.
- Tehran warns E3 that snapback activation will threaten Iran-IAEA ongoing cooperation IRNA 28 Aug 2025 -- Following the European Troika's announcement of triggering the "snapback" mechanism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement condemning the move, warning that the decision by France, Germany, and Britain will severely undermine the ongoing cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Araghchi says Iran will respond to E3's 'illegal' move to reinstate UNSC sanctions IRNA 28 Aug 2025 -- Foreign minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says Iran has acted responsibly and in good faith, adding that Tehran will defend its national rights and interests by responding appropriately to the European Troika's "unlawful and unjustified" decision to reinstate UN Security Council sanctions.
- Triggering 'snapback' will affect Iran's interaction with IAEA: Gharibabadi IRNA 28 Aug 2025 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has emphasized that if the E3 —the UK, France, and Germany—triggers the "snapback mechanism," it will impact Tehran's relationship with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Statement by High Representative Kaja Kallas on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) European External Action Service (EEAS) 28 Aug 2025 -- In my role as Coordinator of the Joint Commission of the JCPoA, I was informed by letter today that the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom - the E3 - have notified the United Nations Security Council that they believe Iran is in significant non-performance of its commitments under the JCPoA, thereby invoking the process known as the "snapback" mechanism in accordance with paragraph 11 of the UNSCR 2231.
- Russia, China rally behind Iran against E3 misuse of UN resolution Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned a move by France, Germany, and the UK to trigger the reimposition of UN sanctions under the 2015 nuclear accord, calling it "legally baseless" and warning of a halt to its cooperation with the UN nuclear agency.
- Speech by Foreign Minister Wadephul at the Estonian Ambassadors' Conference in Tallinn Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Aug 2025
- Foreign Minister Wadephul prior to his departure for Estonia and Denmark Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Aug 2025
- Security in the Baltic Sea region: Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to Estonia and Denmark Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Wadephul is setting out on Thursday morning to visit two important partners in the Baltic Sea region: The trip will first take him to Estonia and then to Denmark. Read on to find out more.
- President: Bulgaria Expects the Partnership with Rheinmetall to Lead to the Creation of New Jobs, the Modernisation of the Bulgarian Defence Industry and the Expansion of its Markets President of the Republic of Bulgaria 27 Aug 2025 -- Rumen Radev is on a visit to Germany at the invitation of Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger to attend the opening of a new plant of the German defence concern
- Germany gets a National Security Council Germany - Federal Government 27 Aug 2025 -- The Federal Cabinet has decided to set up a National Security Council chaired by the Federal Chancellor. The aim is to combine and utilise the wealth of expertise and knowledge available in relation to security issues even more effectively in future. The most important facts at a glance.
- Military service is being modernised Germany - Federal Government 27 Aug 2025 -- Cabinet has approved the draft of a new law on the modernisation of military service. The aim is to strengthen the Federal Armed Forces' active and reserve forces in order to reflect current security threats. The most important facts at a glance.
- SACEUR briefs German cabinet on security environment NATO SHAPE 27 Aug 2025 -- At the request of Germany's Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), U.S. Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, briefed the German cabinet today in Berlin on the security environment.
- Iran urges E3, UNSC to 'give diplomacy time and space' IRNA 27 Aug 2025 -- Deputy Foreign Minister of Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says Iran calls on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and Britain, France, and Germany, also known as the E3, to give diplomacy time and space.
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Foreign Minister Barrot of France, Foreign Minister Wadephul of Germany, and Foreign Secretary Lammy of the United Kingdom US Dept. of State 27 Aug 2025
- President praises Foreign Ministry's negotiation efforts IRNA 27 Aug 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has commended the Foreign Ministry for its efforts in negotiations with the European troika-- Britain, France, and Germany.
- The Chancellor's press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Carney Expanding the transatlantic partnership Germany - Federal Government 26 Aug 2025
- Germany will not recognize Palestine, Chancellor says Press TV 26 Aug 2025 -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Berlin will not join a growing initiative by Western allies to recognize the state of Palestine.
- German Army Fires 100 Soldiers for Right-Wing Extremism in 2024; Up 50% — Reports Sputnik 26 Aug 2025 -- Almost 100 soldiers were dismissed from the Bundeswehr in 2024 for right-wing extremism, by half more than in the previous year, the portal of the German public television program Tagesschau reported, citing the German government's response to a request from Bundestag member Zada Salikhovic from the Left faction.
- Prime Minister Carney meets with Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz Prime Minister of Canada 26 Aug 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, in Berlin, Germany.
- Denys Shmyhal met with the Federal Minister of Finance of Germany to discuss development of joint ventures and strengthening of air defense Ukraine MOD 25 Aug 2025
- Finance Ministers of Ukraine and Germany discuss Ukraine's budgetary needs for 2026 in Kyiv Ukraine Government 25 Aug 2025 -- On August 25, Minister of Finance of Ukraine Sergii Marchenko and Vice Chancellor, Federal Minister of Finance of Germany Lars Klingbeil met in Kyiv to discuss the state of Ukraine's financial system, its budgetary needs for 2026 and cooperation with the IMF.
- Yulia Svyrydenko meets with German Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil Ukraine Government 25 Aug 2025 -- Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko met with German Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil, who visited Kyiv for the first time.
- Strengthening Air Defense, Financing Defense Production, and Security Guarantees: President Met with Germany's Vice Chancellor President of Ukraine 25 Aug 2025
- EU enlargement and its geopolitical dimension: Foreign Minister Wadephul visits Croatia Germany Federal Foreign Office 25 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is travelling to Zagreb today. His talks while visiting our European partner will focus on the European Union's trade and competitiveness, as well as EU enlargement.
- Speech by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the Croatian Ambassadors' Conference in Zagreb Germany Federal Foreign Office 25 Aug 2025
- Foreign Minister Wadephul prior to his departure for Zagreb Germany Federal Foreign Office 25 Aug 2025
- The G7 Foreign Minister's Telephone Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 24 Aug 2025 -- On August 24, the G7 Foreign Ministers' Telephone Meeting was held for approximately 60 minutes from 9:00 pm.
- Russia: E3 lacks strategy to exit 'deadlock' once snapback activated against Iran IRNA 23 Aug 2025 -- Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna has once again warned Britain, France, and Germany—collectively known as the E3 or European Troika— against triggering the snapback mechanism stipulated in the 2015 nuclear deal or the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
- Europe lacks strategy to break snapback 'deadlock': Russia envoy Press TV 23 Aug 2025 -- A senior Russian diplomat says the European troika—Britain, France, and Germany—lack a clear strategy to break the "deadlock" they are poised to create if they follow through on their threat to invoke the "snapback" mechanism against Iran.
- Iran says ready for talks, warns EU over triggering snapback Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is open to any diplomatic solution that safeguards its national rights, while warning Europe that triggering the JCPOA snapback mechanism would carry serious consequences.
- Foreign Minister Araghchi to talk with E3 over phone on removal of sanctions IRNA 22 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will hold a joint telephone call on Friday with his counterparts from Britain, France, and Germany, which also known as the E3.
- Iran, IAEA hold 'progressive' talks about new framework for cooperation: Envoy Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have held progressive talks about setting a new framework for bilateral cooperation, the Iranian envoy to the agency has said.
- G7: Statement of the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group European External Action Service (EEAS) 21 Aug 2025 -- We, the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group, seek a safer, more prosperous world, with undiminished security for all. We are convinced that, in an increasingly uncertain security environment, meaningful progress on disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control will require sustained engagement and mutual understanding from all concerned parties. We also recognize the value of incorporating a variety of perspectives in disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control decision-making processes. We pledge to lead by example, fostering dialogue, cooperation, and transparency as we collectively confront these challenges. We invite all States who share our vision to join us in these efforts.
- Ukrainian Arrested In Connection To 2022 Nord Stream Explosions RFE/RL 21 Aug 2025 -- A Ukrainian national has been arrested in Italy in connection with explosions, carried out in 2022, that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
- Ukrainian Suspect in Nord Stream Sabotage Arrested in Italy - German Prosecutors Sputnik 21 Aug 2025 -- German prosecutors have announced the arrest of Ukrainian citizen Sergei K. in Italy, suspected of coordinating the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines in 2022.
- Defence production and battlefield needs: Denys Shmyhal holds meeting with Chair of Bundestag Defence Committee Ukraine Government 21 Aug 2025 -- Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed defence production, military training, and the use of frozen russian assets with Thomas Röwekamp, Chair of the Defence Committee of the German Bundestag.
- Speech by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia in Jakarta Germany Federal Foreign Office 20 Aug 2025
- Political directors of the Baltic and Germany Foreign Ministries underline the need for strengthening the transatlantic link and ensuring comprehensive support to Ukraine Latvia MFA 19 Aug 2025 -- On 19 August 2025, the political directors of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Baltic states and Germany gathered for consultations in Riga.
- Talks Were Held in Washington Between the Leaders of Ukraine, the U.S., France, Finland, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, the EU, and NATO President of Ukraine 19 Aug 2025
- Statement by the Chancellor in Washington, D.C. - Together for peace in Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 18 Aug 2025 -- Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has travelled to Washington, D.C.- District of Columbia for consultations. The talks with US President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelensky and several European partners centred on efforts to bring peace to Ukraine.
- Chinese FM spokesperson urges relevant parties not to hype up tensions following German foreign minister's remarks on Taiwan, East and South China Seas Global Times 18 Aug 2025 -- In response to the criticism made by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul during his visit to Japan, who claimed that China has repeatedly issued public threats in the Taiwan Straits, the East China Sea, and the South China Sea to unilaterally change the status quo, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that the Taiwan question is China's internal affair. The one-China principle is the political foundation for China to establish and develop diplomatic relations with countries around the world, a basic norm of international relations, and a broad consensus within the international community.
- German foreign minister calls China "aggressive" on Taiwan question ahead of trip to Japan; 'a provocative move that violates political consensus,' experts say Global Times 18 Aug 2025 -- Ahead of his first trip to Asia since taking office in May, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul claimed that "China's behavior in the Taiwan Straits is aggressive," Reuters reported on Sunday. A Chinese expert on European affairs called such a statement highly discourteous in diplomatic practice, negatively impacting China-Germany and China-EU relations.
- Visiting key partners in Asia: Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to Japan and Indonesia Germany Federal Foreign Office 17 Aug 2025 -- His first trip to Asia will take Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to key partners in the region. The main issues on the agenda will be matters relating to economic and security policy. Click here for more information on the Foreign Minister's trip.
- Foreign Minister Wadephul prior to his departure for Japan and Indonesia Germany Federal Foreign Office 17 Aug 2025
- Exclusive | E3 has no right to trigger 'snapback' of sanctions against Iran: Russia IRNA 16 Aug 2025 -- Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna has warned that Britain, France, and Germany—collectively known as the E3 or European Troika— have no right to activate the snapback mechanism stipulated in the 2015 nuclear deal or the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
- Iran working with China, Russia to stop 'snapback', plays down sanctions Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is actively collaborating with China and Russia to prevent the reactivation of UN sanctions through the so-called "snapback" mechanism threatened by European countries.
- Foreign Minister Wadephul on the fourth anniversary of the Taliban's seizure of power in Afghanistan Germany Federal Foreign Office 15 Aug 2025
- Federal Foreign Office on the announcement of the Israeli Government's settlement plans Germany Federal Foreign Office 14 Aug 2025
- Araghchi: Europeans have no authority to discuss or implement any part of JCPOA IRNA 14 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the Europeans, due to their positions, including their emphasis on zero enrichment, which recognizes Iran's right to enrich uranium in the JCPOA, have no authority to speak and implement any part of the JCPOA.
- Ukraine Open to Territory Talks With 'Contact Line' as Starting Point — Merz Sputnik 13 Aug 2025 -- Ukraine is ready for negotiations on territorial issues, and the so-called "contact line" should become the starting point, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday.
- Statement of the Co-chairs of the Coalition of the Willing: 13 August 2025 UK FCDO 13 Aug 2025 -- President Macron, Prime Minister Starmer and Chancellor Merz today co-chaired a virtual meeting of a grouping of 'Coalition of the Willing' Leaders.
- Germany to fund $500m PURL package for Ukraine NATO 13 Aug 2025 -- Germany announced today (13 August 2025) that it will fund a $500 million package of military equipment and munitions for Ukraine sourced from the United States, under NATO's new Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the announcement as a strong demonstration of Germany's enduring commitment to Ukraine's defence.
- Statement by the President of Ukraine at a Joint Press Conference with the Federal Chancellor of Germany President of Ukraine 13 Aug 2025
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Friedrich Merz Held a Meeting in Berlin President of Ukraine 13 Aug 2025
- France, Germany and UK Send Iran an Ultimatum on the Nuclear Deal Sputnik 13 Aug 2025 -- The E3 countries - the United Kingdom, France and Germany - told the United Nations that they are ready to reimpose sanctions against Iran if Tehran does not agree to a nuclear deal by the end of August, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing a letter it had seen.
- Ukraine and Germany updated the status of joint defence contracts Ukraine MOD 11 Aug 2025
- Joint Leaders' Statement on Peace for Ukraine President of Ukraine 10 Aug 2025
- Western states strongly reject Israel's Gaza takeover plan IRNA 10 Aug 2025 -- Foreign ministers of Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom, alongside the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, have issued a joint statement strongly condemning the Israeli regime's decision to launch a new large-scale military operation to take over Gaza City, according to the European External Action Service (EEAS).
- Interview with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in the Jüdische Allgemeine Germany Federal Foreign Office 10 Aug 2025
- Iran nuclear: letter from E3 foreign ministers, 8 August 2025 UK FCDO 08 Aug 2025
- Germany halts military exports to Israel for use in bloody Gaza onslaught Press TV 09 Aug 2025 -- Germany has suspended all military exports to Israel that could be used in its brutal war on Gaza, in a swift response to the decision by the occupying regime's so-called security cabinet to approve a plan aimed at taking over Gaza City.
- Iran envoy says Germany's decision to halt arms exports to Israel 'too late' IRNA 09 Aug 2025 -- Majid Nili Ahmadabadi, Iran's ambassador to Germany, has criticized Berlin's decision to suspend military exports to Israel as "too late," given the depth of the humanitarian disaster in the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Foreign Minister, German Counterpart Discuss Gaza Development SPA 08 Aug 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah spoke by phone with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul today
- Statement by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the development in Gaza Germany Federal Foreign Office 08 Aug 2025
- Germany Suspends Issuing Permits for Export of Weapons to Israel - Merz Sputnik 08 Aug 2025 -- Germany is suspending issuing permits for export of weapons to Israel, which can be used in the Gaza Strip, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday.
- Germany to halt military exports to Israel over Gaza City occupation plan Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Germany has suspended military exports to Israel over its planned occupation of Gaza City, marking a rare rift after months of steadfast support for Tel Aviv's genocidal war on Gaza.
- Joint Statement on Hong Kong Arrest Warrants US Dept. of State 08 Aug 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and other members of the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Union) as well as G7 RRM associate members (Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden) regarding Hong Kong arrest warrants.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Friedrich Merz Coordinated a Joint Position and Next Steps President of Ukraine 07 Aug 2025
- Foreign Minister Wadephul on the 80th anniversary of the atom bombs being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki Germany Federal Foreign Office 06 Aug 2025
- Chinese FM responds to Chinese descent on trial for espionage charges in Germany Global Times 06 Aug 2025 -- When asked to comment on media reports that a former assistant of Chinese descent to a politician for the Alternative for Germany, who is charged with spying for China's intelligence agency, has gone on trial and that a woman identified as Chinese national is also on trial being charged with helping him by providing information about flights, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Wednesday that China always opposes peddling the so-called spying threat from China.
- Press release on the protest lodged with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Russia Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Aug 2025
- EU Frets Over Air Defense Gaps After Sending Patriots to Ukraine Sputnik 04 Aug 2025 -- EU countries are wary of a long-term gap in their air defense due to the transfer of EU Patriot systems to Ukraine, Euractiv reported on Monday, citing a European diplomat.
- NATO Eyes Baltic Build-Up, Extending Its Military Footprint Toward Russia Sputnik 03 Aug 2025 -- NATO is mulling deploying a German-Dutch corps in the Estonian city of Parnu, the ERR broadcaster reported on Sunday, citing Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur.
- E3 has no legal right to snap back UN sanctions: Gharibabadi IRNA 03 Aug 2025 -- Kazem Gharibabadi, the deputy for legal and international affairs at Foreign Ministry has presented a report to the Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on the recent meeting with the three European countries on several issues, including the so-called "snapback mechanism."
- European troika failed to fulfill nuclear obligations, has no right to trigger snapback: Iran deputy FM Press TV 03 Aug 2025 -- An Iranian negotiator says the European troika - Britain, France, and Germany - has failed to fulfill its obligations as per the 2015 nuclear agreement and therefore has no right to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism against Iran.
- Germany Accuses Israel of Not Doing Enough to Improve Humanitarian Situation in Gaza Sputnik 02 Aug 2025 -- Israel is not doing enough to improve the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, German government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said on Saturday.
- Denys Shmyhal: Germany to supply Ukraine with two more Patriot systems Ukraine MOD 01 Aug 2025
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