2020 Germany Special Weapons News

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December

Russia blacklists Germany's top security, intelligence officials Press TV 29 Dec 2020 -- Russia has blacklisted Germany's top security and intelligence officials and barred them from entering the country in response to recent restrictive measures imposed by the European Union (EU) over an alleged cyber attack and the purported poisoning of a Russian opposition figure.
Russia Blacklists Germany's Top Security, Intelligence Officials Over Bundestag "Hacking" Sanctions Sputnik 29 Dec 2020 -- The officials' entry ban was introduced in relation to Germany's claims of "Russian trace" in the cyberattack on the German federal parliament in 2015.
Russia Adds German Officials Barred From Entry In Tit-For-Tat Over 2015 Cyberattack RFE/RL 29 Dec 2020 -- Moscow says it has added several senior German security officials to its list of those barred from the country in response to the European Union's decision to place travel bans on Russian officials over a 2015 hacking attack on the German parliament.
German MEP Says Orban's 'National-Populist' Approach Will Not Fix Societal Problems RFE/RL 27 Dec 2020 -- The chairman of the European People's Party (EPP) - the largest group in the European Parliament - has sharply criticized the policies of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in an opinion piece published on December 27 by a German newspaper.
Kremlin decries US sanctions on Russia-German gas pipeline as 'cowboy' attack Press TV 27 Dec 2020 -- The Kremlin says US sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which will carry natural gas from Russia to Germany, are a blatant "cowboy-like" attack on the project jointly developed by Russian and European companies.
Kremlin: US Sanctions Against Nord Stream 2 Blatant 'Cowboy-Like Raid' on Pipeline Sputnik 27 Dec 2020 -- The US Congress previously passed a Defence Authorisation Bill that included sanctions against the joint project by Russia's Gazprom and European energy giants. President Donald Trump, however, refused to sign it, dismissing the bill for lacking pandemic relief efforts and being a "gift" to Russia, China, and Big Tech.
First new COVID-19 variant case reported in Germany People's Daily 26 Dec 2020 -- Germany reported its first case of the new COVID-19 variant on Thursday in a woman who flew in from Britain, local health authorities said.
Germany Reports Case of British Coronavirus Vriant SPA 24 Dec 2020 -- A new variant of the pandemic SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that has been spreading rapidly in Britain has been found in Germany, Reuters quoted the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg as saying today, on Thursday.
Germany's daily COVID-19 deaths set new record at 962 People's Daily 24 Dec 2020 -- Germany counted 962 deaths related to COVID-19 within one day, setting a new record and bringing the official death toll to 27,968, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced on Wednesday.
Germany extends UK travel ban despite EU urging to scap restrictions People's Daily 23 Dec 2020 -- Germany on Tuesday extended its travel ban from Britain until Jan. 6 amid concern over a highly infectious new COVID-19 variant, despite a European Commission recommendation earlier for member states to lift the ban.
German Hospital's Final Statement Says Navalny Poisoned With Novichok Nerve Agent RFE/RL 23 Dec 2020 -- The German hospital that treated Aleksei Navalny has posted its final statement on the case of the Russian dissident's acute illness, saying he was poisoned with the chemical nerve agent Novichok.
German Records 19,528 New Cases, 731 Deaths of COVID-19 SPA 22 Dec 2020 -- German reported 19,528 new cases and 731 deaths within one day.
German Health Official Suggests New Coronavirus Strain Already in the Country VOA 22 Dec 2020 -- The head of Germany's Robert Koch Institute, the country's national public health organization, says it is likely the variant of the coronavirus recently identified in Britain has already made its way to Germany.
Germany wants to restrict travel with UK and South Africa: spokesperson People's Daily 21 Dec 2020 -- A German government spokesperson announced on Sunday that Germany plans to limit travel possibilities with the UK and South Africa.
Germany Says Unified European Response Needed to Coronavirus Variant VOA 21 Dec 2020 -- Germany's foreign minister said Monday a coordinated response from the European Union (EU) is needed to prevent a new strain of the coronavirus from spreading outside of Britain, where it was recently discovered.
Germany Repatriates Three IS Women, 12 Children From Syria VOA 20 Dec 2020 -- The German government has brought home three women and 12 children from refugee camps that hold families of Islamic State (IS) fighters in northeastern Syria.
German Health Ministry Sets COVID-19 Vaccine Priorities VOA 18 Dec 2020 -- German Health Minister Jens Spahn announced Friday the order in which COVID-19 vaccinations will be carried out, starting with the most vulnerable, more than a week before any vaccine is expected to be approved for use.
Influential Eastern Ukrainian Mayor Dies In Germany After COVID Battle RFE/RL 17 Dec 2020 -- One of Ukraine's most influential and outspoken politicians, Hennadiy Kernes, the mayor of the eastern city of Kharkiv, has died of complications from COVID-19.
German vaccine enters late-stage testing People's Daily 17 Dec 2020 -- German biotechnology company CureVac has begun enrolling participants into late-stage trials for a COVID-19 vaccine candidate that remains stable at standard refrigeration temperature for three months.
Germany Enters Strict Monthlong Lockdown to Curb Escalating Coronavirus Cases VOA 16 Dec 2020 -- A new set of tight restrictions took effect Wednesday in Germany in an attempt to curb a rising number of coronavirus infections and deaths.
Germany reports 27,728 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 16 Dec 2020 -- Germany reported on Wednesday 27,728 more COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the national tally to 1,379,238, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI).
German Health Minister Promises Coronavirus Vaccine Within Days VOA 15 Dec 2020 -- Germany's health minister said Tuesday he expects a coronavirus vaccine to be approved for use in the country by December 23 and for inoculations to begin before the end of the year.
German President: COVID-19 Situation 'Bitterly Serious' VOA 14 Dec 2020 -- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged Germans Monday to abide by strict new lockdown measures to be implemented Wednesday, saying the situation regarding the coronavirus was "bitterly serious."
Germany to impose stricter lockdown over "exponential growth" in COVID-19 cases People's Daily 14 Dec 2020 -- Germany will go into stricter lockdown from Wednesday, closing non-essential shops and limiting the size of private gatherings, Chancellor Angela Merkel and regional leaders agreed on Sunday.
Germany enters partial lockdown to curb 'exponential growth' of virus Press TV 13 Dec 2020 -- Germany has announced plans to go into a partial lockdown from Wednesday, as Europe's largest economy battles a surge in coronavirus infections.
Germany to Introduce Stricter Lockdown Measures Ahead of Christmas Season Sputnik 13 Dec 2020 -- The country has been in partial lockdown for six weeks, with bars and restaurants closed, while stores and schools have remained open. While the COVID-19 cases continue to rise, some regions have imposed tougher measures to curb the infection.
Iran summons German envoy over EU sympathy for executed propagandist Press TV 13 Dec 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned Germany's ambassador to Tehran after the European Union expressed strong sympathy for the former administrator of an anti-Iran website, who was executed earlier for a crime punishable by death under Iranian law.
Iran Summons German, French Envoys Over EU Condemnation Of Journalist's Hanging RFE/RL 13 Dec 2020 -- Iran has summoned the German and French ambassadors to Tehran after the European Union condemned the execution of an Iranian journalist whose online work helped inspire anti-government protests in 2017, Iranian state media report.
Germany's daily COVID-19 infections hit new high People's Daily 12 Dec 2020 -- The daily COVID-19 infections and deaths kept climbing in Germany and reached new highs on Friday, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI).
China not likely to resume pork trade with Germany over COVID-19 and swine fever concerns Global Times 11 Dec 2020 -- Germany, one of the biggest pork suppliers in Europe, is reportedly continuing talks with China in hopes to resume pork trade between the two countries, after its products were banned from entry to the Chinese market after the discovery of African swine fever (ASF), according to a report by Reuters.
Germany reports 23,679 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 10 Dec 2020 -- Germany has reported 23,6792 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, bringing the nation's total to 1,242,203, the federal Robert Koch Institute (RKI) said on Thursday.
German government extends ban on exporting arms to Saudi Arabia Press TV 10 Dec 2020 -- Germany has decided to extend until the end of next year an embargo on exporting weapons to Saudi Arabia, which was adopted due to the Saudi-led war against Yemen and the 2018 killing of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
German Chancellor Calls for Tighter COVID-19 Restrictions as Nation Sets New Daily Death Record VOA 09 Dec 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel Tuesday called for tougher COVID-19 restrictions as the nation set daily record for deaths from the virus and infection numbers continue to rise.
European trio: Iran plan to ramp up enrichment 'deeply worrying' Press TV 07 Dec 2020 -- France, Germany and Britain say they are worried by an Iranian plan to install additional, advanced uranium-enriching centrifuges at Natanz nuclear facility.
European Powers 'Deeply Worried' By Iran's Uranium Enrichment Plans RFE/RL 07 Dec 2020 -- Britain, France, and Germany say Iran's apparent plan to install additional advanced centrifuges at its main nuclear enrichment facility is "deeply worrying" and contrary to the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
France, Germany & UK 'Concerned' Over Iran's Plan to Set Up New Centrifuges at Natanz Nuclear Site Sputnik 07 Dec 2020 -- Iran stopped adhering to the requirements of the 2015 nuclear deal in May 2019 after the US withdrew from the accord and imposed sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
Congress moves to block US troop pullout from Afghanistan, Germany Press TV 06 Dec 2020 -- US President Donald Trump's controversial move to pull out 2,000 American troops out of Afghanistan and 12,000 more from Germany would be blocked by the major defense policy bill, a report has said.
Germany Committed to Hosting US Troops Within Its Borders, Foreign Minister Says Sputnik 04 Dec 2020 -- Germany is not aware of an alleged US decision to stop the withdrawal of its troops and will fulfill its obligations to host US forces in the country, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Friday.
Germany: US Troops Welcome Here VOA 04 Dec 2020 -- Germany's foreign minister said Friday he is glad the U.S. Congress appears to believe U.S. troops should stay in his country at current levels.
COVID-19 Numbers Still Too High, German Health Officials Say VOA 03 Dec 2020 -- The head of Germany's disease control agency said Thursday that while COVID-19 infection rates have stabilized, they are still too high.
Germany extends COVID-19 restriction measures till January People's Daily 03 Dec 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced Wednesday that the federal and state governments have agreed to extend the country's current COVID-19 restriction measures till Jan. 10.
Germany May Receive 7Mln Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine in Q1 2021, Merkel Says Sputnik 02 Dec 2020 -- Germany may receive 7 million doses of vaccines from BioNTech and Moderna in the first quarter of 2021, but the prospects for the supply of vaccines from AstraZeneca are not yet clear, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday.
Most European Governments to Ease Pandemic Rules Over Christmas Holiday, But Fearfully VOA 01 Dec 2020 -- All Europeans want is a merry and bright Christmas season, just like the ones they used to know. And under public pressure some governments are easing their pandemic restrictions in a bid to salvage something of the holiday spirit.
EU Leader Hopes COVID-19 Vaccinations Start in December VOA 01 Dec 2020 -- The European Union said Tuesday it could be vaccinating citizens against COVID-19 by the end of the month if medical officials grant emergency approval of two vaccines candidates.

November

Israeli Prosecutor Reportedly Asks to Delay Submarine Purchase Probe Over Prejudice Concerns Sputnik 30 Nov 2020 -- The prosecutor general of Israel, Avichai Mendelblit, has asked Defence Minister Benny Gantz to pause the work of the inspection committee, recently formed to investigate the purchase of submarines and corvettes from German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp, to avoid prejudicing the inquiry, the Haaretz newspaper reported.
In Defiance Of U.S. Sanctions, Construction On German Section Of Nord Stream 2 To Resume In December RFE/RL 29 Nov 2020 -- Construction on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline running under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany will resume in early December after a one-year pause due to U.S. sanctions.
Germany's COVID-19 cases surpass 1 mln People's Daily 27 Nov 2020 -- Germany reported 22,806 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the national tally to 1,006,394, the Robert Koch Institute said on Friday.
Merkel confirms extension of partial COVID-19 lockdown in Germany People's Daily 27 Nov 2020 -- Addressing the Bundestag, the lower house of the German parliament, Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday confirmed the extension of the partial COVID-19 lockdown in the country into December.
Top German Court Rules Berlin Can't Force US Drones Using Ramstein Base to Refrain From War Crimes Sputnik 27 Nov 2020 -- Since 2002, the Pentagon and the CIA have waged much of their Middle Eastern drone warfare campaign using flight control data relayed via German soil, with local activists and opposition politicians criticizing successive governments' passivity and calling for an immediate end to "illegal drone war" operations.
Ankara Starts Probe After German Warship Attempts to Search Turkish Cargo Vessel Off Libya Sputnik 27 Nov 2020 -- Germany and other European nations have suspected Ankara of violating the United Nations Security Council's arms embargo against civil-war-torn Libya. On Monday, German authorities confirmed that an attempted inspection of a Turkish-flagged cargo ship bound for the North African nation was stopped following a vocal protest by Turkish authorities.
German Defense Minister Justifies High Military Spending by 'More Explicit' Russian Threat Sputnik 25 Nov 2020 -- According to Moscow, NATO takes advantage of the European countries that promote this rhetoric to deploy more troops and military hardware near the Russian border.
Germany to start COVID-19 vaccinations by mid-December Global Times 24 Nov 2020 -- In light of "encouraging developments" in clinical trials and the expected regulatory approval of a COVID-19 vaccine, vaccination centers across Germany would be operational by mid-December, Minister of Health Jens Spahn said in a press conference here on Monday.
China ready to boost COVID-19 vaccine cooperation with Germany: Xi PLA Daily 24 Nov 2020 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China stands ready to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Germany on COVID-19 vaccines and push for the vaccines to be fairly distributed as a global public good, especially for the benefit of developing countries.
Turkey summons EU, Germany, Italy envoys to protest search of Libya-bound vessel Press TV 24 Nov 2020 -- The Turkish Foreign Ministry has summoned the ambassadors of Germany, Italy and the European Union (EU) to protest the interception of a Turkish-flagged commercial ship bound for Libya in the Eastern Mediterranean by an EU-led mission.
Germany's COVID-19 cases rise by 23,648 to 879,564 People's Daily 20 Nov 2020 -- Germany's COVID-19 cases rose by 23,648 to 879,564, said the federal government agency for disease control and prevention Friday.
Five nations join forces to develop the Next Generation of Medium Multi-Role Helicopters NATO 20 Nov 2020 -- France, Germany, Greece, Italy and the United Kingdom announced the launch of a multinational project on Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities on 19 November 2020.
Bundeswehr to Invest $59Mln in New Afghanistan Bases Despite Potential Troop Exit, Reports Claim Sputnik 20 Nov 2020 -- The German Armed Forces, Bundeswehr, continues to invest in military facilities in Afghanistan and plans to allocate nearly 50 million euros ($59 million) for the construction of bases, despite a possible withdrawal of troops in the foreseeable future, Der Spiegel reported on Friday, citing internal Bundeswehr documents.
Germany's daily COVID-19 count continues rising People's Daily 19 Nov 2020 -- Germany registered 17,561 new COVID-19 infections in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 833,307, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) said on Wednesday.
Germany still has too many new COVID-19 infections, health official says SPA 19 Nov 2020 -- The number of new COVID-19 infections in Germany is still much too high and is causing a serious pandemic situation, the head of the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases (RKI), Lothar Wieler, said on Thursday, according to Reuters.
German Health Official Says Coronavirus Restrictions Are Working VOA 19 Nov 2020 -- The head of Germany's disease control agency said Thursday that while the coronavirus infection rate in the country remains serious, there are signs a partial lockdown is working.
Thousands in Berlin Protest COVID-19 Restrictions VOA 18 Nov 2020 -- Thousands of demonstrators rallied Wednesday in central Berlin to protest the parliamentary vote that would give Chancellor Angela Merkel's government powers to enforce restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Germany tallies 833,307 COVID-19 cases People's Daily 18 Nov 2020 -- Germany's confirmed COVID-19 cases rose by 17,561 to 833,307, said the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the federal government agency for disease control and prevention, on Wednesday.
Germany's daily COVID-19 count continues rising People's Daily 19 Nov 2020 -- Germany registered 17,561 new COVID-19 infections in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 833,307, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) said on Wednesday.
Defense Minister: Germany, Europe Must Still Rely on US, NATO for Security VOA 17 Nov 2020 -- Germany's defense minister said Tuesday that while Germany and Europe must do more to ensure their own security, she believes they will not be able to provide for their own security without the help of the United States and NATO for decades to come.
German prosecutors charge 12 with plot to attack mosques, kill Muslims Press TV 14 Nov 2020 -- Twelve men in Germany have been charged with hatching a well-funded plot to stage armed attacks on mosques with the intent of killing or injuring as many Muslims as possible, say German prosecutors.
Readout of Acting Secretary of Defense Mr. Christopher C. Miller Phone Call With German Federal Minister of Defence Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer DoD 13 Nov 2020
France, Germany Laud Ukraine's Opening Of New Crossing Points To Separatist-Held Territory RFE/RL 13 Nov 2020 -- France and Germany have welcomed Kyiv's opening of new crossing points along the contact line with separatist territory in Ukraine's east, and have called on separatist authorities and their ally Russia to respond in kind by opening crossing points to separatist-controlled areas.
Germany angered by Russia's plan to slap retaliatory sanctions in Navalny case Press TV 13 Nov 2020 -- Germany has criticized Russia's plan to slap retaliatory sanctions on Berlin over the case of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny.
Germany Criticizes Russia's Tit-For-Tat Sanctions As 'Unjustified' RFE/RL 13 Nov 2020 -- The German government has sharply criticized tit-for-tat sanctions imposed by Moscow in retaliation to EU sanctions related to the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny.
Germany reports 18,487 new COVID-19 cases as dynamics slow down People's Daily 12 Nov 2020 -- Germany reported 18,487 new COVID-19 cases within a day, bringing the total to 705,687, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced on Wednesday.
Germany Sees Signs for Cautious Optimism in COVID-19 Cases VOA 12 Nov 2020 -- The head of Germany's infectious disease institute said Thursday that while the COVID-19 threat in the country remains high, and some hospitals are reaching capacity, he is cautiously optimistic.
Lavrov Says Moscow To Announce Tit-For-Tat Sanctions Against Top German, French Officials RFE/RL 12 Nov 2020 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow is going to be announcing retaliatory measures against top German and French officials in tit-for-tat sanctions sparked by the poisoning of outspoken Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny with a nerve agent in August.
Russia to impose sanctions on German, French officials in tit-for-tat move over Navalny: Lavrov Press TV 12 Nov 2020 -- Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Russia will soon impose retaliatory sanctions on German and French officials over the alleged poisoning of the Russian opposition figure, Alexei Navalny.
Will Border Security Solve Europe's Terror Threat? VOA 11 Nov 2020 -- France and Germany have called for much stronger external border security following recent terror attacks in Europe. Experts say, however, that such measures alone are unlikely to solve the problem.
Merkel Calls On Balkans To Overcome Differences As Bulgaria Holds Up North Macedonia EU Talks RFE/RL 11 Nov 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on Balkan states to bury historical tensions as she expressed optimism EU accession talks could be launched with North Macedonia and Albania by the end of the year.
German Chancellor Congratulates Biden, Harris on Election Victory VOA 09 Nov 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday congratulated the new U.S. president-elect and his running mate on their projected election victory and said the U.S. and its European partners must stand together to deal with the challenges of our time.
German MPs Greenlight $6 Bln Contract on Purchase of Advanced Eurofighter Warplanes Sputnik 08 Nov 2020 -- The agreement on buying Eurofighter Typhoon warplanes is part of the German Defence Ministry's effort to replace its ageing Tornado fighter jets, which entered service with the Luftwaffe back in 1983.
Germany has to pull "emergency brake" to control COVID-19 pandemic: minister People's Daily 04 Nov 2020 -- Germany has to "pull the emergency brake" to keep the COVID-19 pandemic in the country under control, said Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn during a press conference on Tuesday.
Germany reports 12,097 new COVID-19 cases as country enters second lockdown People's Daily 03 Nov 2020 -- New COVID-19 infections in Germany increased by 12,097 within one day to a total of 545,027 as the country entered its second partial lockdown, the federal government agency for disease control and prevention Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced on Monday.
Merkel Defends Latest Coronavirus Restrictions as Cases Surge in Germany VOA 02 Nov 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel says new coronavirus restrictions that took effect Monday were implemented because the country has seen "exponential growth" in cases in recent weeks, and officials are facing an acute emergency in the nation's hospitals.

October

France, Germany Impose New Lockdown Measures as COVID-19 Cases Soar VOA 29 Oct 2020 -- A rising tide of new coronavirus cases has prompted the leaders of France and Germany to impose a new round of lockdowns to stop the spread of the virus.
Merkel Defends German Coronavirus Restrictions VOA 29 Oct 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel Thursday defended new coronavirus restrictions to lawmakers and lashed out at those who tried to dismiss the infection as harmless as the number of cases hit a new high.
Germany reports record daily increase with over 16,000 COVID-19 infections People's Daily 29 Oct 2020 -- Germany on Thursday reported 16,774 new COVID-19 infections, the highest daily increase since the pandemic hit the country, according to Germany's disease control agency the Robert Koch Institute (RKI).
Germany to implement tighter COVID-19 restrictions People's Daily 29 Oct 2020 -- Effective Nov. 2, Germany's federal and state governments have agreed to introduce sweeping contact restrictions on everyday life to curb the steep rise of COVID-19 infections, the German Press Agency (dpa) reported on Wednesday.
Russia's Su-27 Intercepts German Patrol Aircraft and US Spy Plane Over Baltic Sea, MoD Says Sputnik 26 Oct 2020 -- Last week, the Russian Defence Ministry stated that Russian fighters had intercepted two strategic bombers of the US Air Force over the Bering Sea.
Merkel: COVID-19 Spreads in Germany Faster Than in Early 2020, Hard Months Ahead Sputnik 24 Oct 2020 -- The COVID-19 infections in Germany are spreading more rapidly than at the beginning of the year, which indicates that the country is yet to face its most difficult months, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday during her regular television address to the nation.
German Health Minister Predicts Vaccine by Early 2021 VOA 23 Oct 2020 -- German Health Minister Jens Spahn says he expects a viable vaccine to be available to Germans by early next year and enough for "a large number of those want to be vaccinated" within six or seven months.
German Health Institute Sounds Alarm on COVID-19 VOA 22 Oct 2020 -- The head of Germany's disease control institute sounded an alarm Thursday, warning of a possible uncontrollable spread of COVID-19 as the country reported a daily record of 11,287 new infections.
NATO Chief: Alliance to Build Space Center at Ramstein Airbase in Germany VOA 22 Oct 2020 -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed Thursday that the military alliance would establish a space center at the Allied Air Command base in Ramstein, Germany.
UK enforces new sanctions against Russia for cyber attack on German Parliament UK FCDO 22 Oct 2020 -- UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab welcomes decisive action to hold perpetrators to account for Fancy Bear cyber attack in 2015.
EU, U.K. Slaps Sanctions On Two Russians, Entity Over Bundestag Cyberattacks RFE/RL 22 Oct 2020 -- The European Union and Great Britain have imposed sanctions against the head of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency, a unit within the agency, and one of its officers for their involvement in a 2015 cyberattack on Germany's lower house of parliament.
NATO Secretary-General Confirms Germany's Ramstein Base Will Host New Allied Space Centre Sputnik 21 Oct 2020 -- A new space centre that will give NATO member states the chance to observe outer space and satellites, as well as collect data on possible threats, and monitor how space debris moves is planned to be built in Germany, according to NATO's Secretary-General.
NATO Set To Approve German Space Center Amid Concern Over Russian, Chinese Moves RFE/RL 21 Oct 2020 -- NATO defense ministers are expected to agree this week on setting up a space center in southwestern Germany amid concerns about what the Western military alliance sees as increasingly aggressive behavior by Russia and China.
NATO Military Budgets Rise, But Germany Lags Behind Alliance Defense Spending Goal Sputnik 21 Oct 2020 -- A new report by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) shows that more member nations are increasing their defense budgets to reach the alliance's spending goals, but Germany, which has attracted US President Donald Trump's ire, has yet to do so.
COVID-Stricken European Countries Focus on Breaking Up Parties VOA 19 Oct 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been urging Germany's young people to observe tightening pandemic restrictions. "Do without a few parties," she has told them.
German Foreign Minister Maas Says Turkey's Latest Seismic Surveys 'Very Bad Surprise' Sputnik 19 Oct 2020 -- Turkey's decision to conduct new seismic exploration surveys of the seabed near the Greek island of Kastellorizo comes as a "very bad surprise," German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has told the Greek newspaper Kathimerini in an interview as tensions remain high in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Germany Grants Political Asylum to Chinese University of Hong Kong Student Radio Free Asia 19 Oct 2020 -- A former university student who fled Hong Kong after riot police surrounded their university campus in November 2019 has been granted political asylum in Germany, a rights group said on Monday.
France and Germany Tell Turkey to Stop Provocations SPA 15 Oct 2020 -- France and Germany accused Turkey today, on Thursday of continuing to provoke the European Union with its actions in the eastern Mediterranean, and urged it to clarify its positions in the coming weeks, Reuters reported.
German Foreign Minister Maas Says 'Extremely Surprised' by Turkey's Actions Sputnik 14 Oct 2020 -- German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said he was "extremely surprised" by the latest actions of Turkey after successfully bringing the contradictions between Turkey and Greece onto the path of diplomacy.
Merkel on second wave: Europe must show it has learned its lesson SPA 13 Oct 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday referred to Europe's second wave of coronavirus infections as "serious," adding that the bloc had to show it had learned its lesson from the onset of the pandemic earlier this year, according to dpa.
Germany's Merkel: Brexit Trade Deal in Everyone's Interest VOA 13 Oct 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel told European Union (EU) members that a Brexit trade deal with Britain is "in the interest of all," but added that they must be prepared in case an agreement is not reached.
Germany warns Turkey against 'provocation' in Mediterranean Press TV 13 Oct 2020 -- Germany has urged Turkey to refrain from "provocation" in the Eastern Mediterranean, following Ankara's decision to send a seismic research ship back to disputed waters with Greece.
Germany reiterates full commitment to Iran nuclear deal, regrets US withdrawal Press TV 12 Oct 2020 -- Germany has reiterated its full commitment to a multilateral nuclear agreement signed between Iran and major world powers in 2015, saying the United States' move to pull out of the agreement is "regrettable."
Germany Calling for EU Sanctions on Belarusian President VOA 12 Oct 2020 -- Germany is calling for European Union sanctions on Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko.
Germany Donates $1 Million in Medical Equipment to Peru Amid Coronavirus Outbreak VOA 09 Oct 2020 -- Germany has donated just over $1 million in medical equipment to Peru to help people in remote sections of the Amazon cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
Germany Sees 'Worrying' Jump in COVID-19 Cases VOA 08 Oct 2020 -- Germany's health officials said Thursday new COVID-19 cases are spreading at the fastest rate since April.
Russia denounces French-German 'blackmail' over Navalny Press TV 08 Oct 2020 -- Russia has denounced as "unacceptable" a recent statement by France and Germany accusing the Kremlin of poisoning opposition figure Alexei Navalny, saying it amounts to "blackmail."
Moscow Says Navalny Case Used as Pretext for New Round of Russia Sanctions, Vows Reciprocal Response Sputnik 08 Oct 2020 -- Previously, France and Germany promised they would send suggestions for targeted sanctions against Russia relating to the Navalny case to their European Union partners in the near future should Moscow not "explain" why and how the political activist had been poisoned.
Germany, France To Propose Sanctions Targeting Specific Russians Over Navalny Poisoning RFE/RL 07 Oct 2020 -- Germany and France say they will seek European Union sanctions targeting individuals held responsible for the poisoning of Aleksei Navalny, after a global chemical watchdog confirmed that a banned nerve agent was used against the Russian opposition leader.
'Russian Hitman' Trial Opens In Berlin RFE/RL 07 Oct 2020 -- The trial of a Russian man began on October 7 over the assassination of a former Chechen commander in a Berlin park, allegedly on Moscow's orders.
German Study: Extremism Not Systemic in Country's Security Forces VOA 06 Oct 2020 -- Germany's Interior Ministry Tuesday released a new report showing that right-wing extremism is not a systemic problem among the nation's security forces.
EU, Germany Discuss Future Relations with Britain VOA 05 Oct 2020 -- Germany's foreign minister met with the European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Monday to discuss the future relations of the 27-member group with Britain after a transition period ends on December 31, 2020.
Russian Fighter Intercepts German, Swedish Aircraft Over Baltic Sea, Defence Ministry Says Sputnik 05 Oct 2020 -- A Russian fighter jet intercepted a German patrol aircraft and a Swedish reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea, the Russian Defence Ministry's National Defense Control Center (NDCC) said in a statement.
Germany's coronavirus cases rise by 2,279 to 299,237 People's Daily 04 Oct 2020 -- COVID-19 cases in Germany rose by 2,279 to 299,237 over the past 24 hours, the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases said Sunday.

September

Pandemic shows international cooperation 'delivers results', says German Foreign Minister UN News 29 Sep 2020 -- The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed how international cooperation "delivers results" in efforts to resolve conflict, though there is still a long way to go, Germany's Foreign Minister told the UN General Assembly in a pre-recorded speech broadcast on Tuesday.
COVID-19 fight requires global cooperation: German chancellor People's Daily 23 Sep 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for global cooperation to fight the coronavirus pandemic in a video message for the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN), CNN reported Monday.
E3 Foreign Ministers' Statement: 20 September 2020 UK FCDO 20 Sep 2020 -- Statement by the United Kingdom, France and Germany on the JCPoA.
E3: US claim on snapback sanctions on Iran lacks legal effect Press TV 20 Sep 2020 -- The three European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the E3, say a claim by the United States that it has restored Iran sanctions through the so-called snapback mechanism has no legal effect.
Britain, France, Germany say U.N. sanctions relief for Iran to continue beyond Sept. 20 ISNA 19 Sep 2020 -- Britain, France and Germany told the U.N. Security Council on Friday that U.N. sanctions relief for Iran - agreed under a 2015 nuclear deal - would continue beyond Sept. 20, when the United States asserts that all the measures should be reimposed.
In outright rejection of US unilateralism, E3 tells UNSC Iran sanctions relief to continue beyond Sep. 20 Press TV 19 Sep 2020 -- Britain, France and Germany have told the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that the sanctions relief provided by the world body for Iran – agreed under a 2015 nuclear deal – will continue beyond September 20 in outright rejection of assertions by the United States that the bans will snap back then.
Germany, France, U.K. Rebuke Beijing Over South China Sea Radio Free Asia 17 Sep 2020 -- The United Kingdom, France and Germany have signed a joint note denouncing China's claims in the South China Sea, in a sign of growing European interest in the maritime disputes there and China's militarization of occupied islets.
COVID-19 vaccine not widely available before mid-2021: German minister People's Daily 16 Sep 2020 -- A vaccine against the novel coronavirus would not be widely available before the middle of next year, Germany's Minister of Education and Research Anja Karliczek said on Tuesday.
Germany Wants More Information About Russian COVID-19 Vaccine, Health Minister Says Sputnik 15 Sep 2020 -- Germany would like to get more information about the Russian vaccine against COVID-19, Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Tuesday.
German, Swedish Labs Confirm Navalny Poisoned by Russian Nerve Agent VOA 14 Sep 2020 -- The German government said Monday two more laboratories in France and Sweden have independently confirmed that Kremlin critic and opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with the Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok.
Siemens says it respects China's sovereignty after CEO's remark over HK drew anger Global Times 13 Sep 2020 -- German industrial conglomerate Siemens stated that it always respects China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and it will continue to uphold the "one country, two systems" principle.
Russia prepares additional request to Germany on Navalny case Press TV 11 Sep 2020 -- Moscow has prepared an additional request to demand legal assistance from Germany in the case of Alexei Navalny, amid groundless accusations about Russia's involvement in purported poisoning of the opposition figure.
Russian Interior Ministry Wants To Question Navalny In Germany RFE/RL 11 Sep 2020 -- Russia's Interior Ministry wants to question opposition politician Aleksei Navalny in Berlin, where he is being treated after German doctors reported "unequivocal evidence" that he was poisoned with the military-grade nerve agent Novichok, contradicting their Russian counterparts who said they had found no trace of poison.
What Does Beijing Want From Berlin? VOA 10 Sep 2020 -- China has announced that its head of state will hold a virtual "tone-setter" meeting next week with the heads of Germany and the European Union, providing an opportunity for Xi Jinping to deepen ties with Berlin and Brussels.
Germany extends travel warning for around 160 countries until end of September People's Daily 10 Sep 2020 -- The German federal government on Wednesday extended its travel warning for more than 160 non-European Union (EU) countries due to COVID-19 until the end of September.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 1,176 to 253,474 SPA 09 Sep 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 1,176 to 253,474, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday, Reuters reported.
US, Germany to reduce military presence in Iraq Press TV 10 Sep 2020 -- The United States and Germany have announced they will reduce military presence in Iraq, months after Iraqi lawmakers passed a resolution calling on the government to end the presence of all Washington-led troops in the Arab counry.
Russia summons German envoy over assertions about Navalny Press TV 08 Sep 2020 -- Russia has summoned the German ambassador to Moscow over assertions by German officials about the alleged poisoning of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny.
Germany: Navalny out of coma, responding to verbal stimuli Press TV 08 Sep 2020 -- Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has come out of a medically-induced coma, says the German hospital where he is being treated, less than a week after Berlin claimed he had been poisoned with a lethal nerve agent.
Pressure Grows on Merkel to Scrap Multi-Billion-Dollar Gas Pipeline VOA 07 Sep 2020 -- Leading German politicians are calling on the country's Chancellor, Angela Merkel, to abandon the multi-billion-dollar natural gas pipeline known as Nord Stream 2, linking Russia with Germany, because of the poisoning of Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny.
Russia: Germany stalling Navalny probe 'on purpose' Press TV 06 Sep 2020 -- Russia has accused Germany of stalling the process of an investigation into the condition of opposition figure Alexi Navalny after Berlin failed to respond to a request for his medical records by Russian prosecutors.
German Foreign Minister Adds To Pressure On Moscow To Clarify Navalny Poisoning RFE/RL 06 Sep 2020 -- Germany's foreign minister has signaled that Berlin will push for new sanctions against Russia if Moscow fails to explain the poisoning of Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny, and rejected Moscow's allegations that Berlin was delaying investigation efforts.
Germany Threatens Sanctions on Russia over Navalny Poisoning VOA 06 Sep 2020 -- Germany's foreign minister has held out the possibility of sanctions on Russia if the Kremlin does not provide information soon about the suspected poisoning of opposition leader Alexey Navalny.
Trump Says No Reason To Doubt German Assessment Russian Opposition Leader Poisoned RFE/RL 05 Sep 2020 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said he has seen "no proof" of Russian state involvement in the poisoning of gravely ill Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny but he has no reason to doubt a German assessment that he was poisoned.
Germany Expects Russia to Act on Navalny Case in Coming Days, Foreign Minister Says Sputnik 05 Sep 2020 -- Russia should take action with regard to the alleged poisoning of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny in the next few days or else Germany will resort to discussing an appropriate response with its partners, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 1,311 to 246,166 SPA 03 Sep 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 1,311 to 246,166, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Thursday, Reuters reported.
Pressure Grows For Merkel To Reconsider Germany-Russia Pipeline After Navalny Poisoning RFE/RL 03 Sep 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel is facing growing pressure to toughen her stance toward Russia after her government announced that it had "unequivocal evidence" showing gravely ill Kremlin-critic Aleksei Navalny had been poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent.
Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 1,256 to 244,855 SPA 02 Sep 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 1,256 to 244,855, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday, Reuters reported.
German Gov't Spokesman Claims Tests Show Navalny Was 'Poisoned by Novichok Group Nerve Agent' Sputnik 02 Sep 2020 -- Russian opposition figure and blogger Alexei Navalny was flown to Germany from Omsk, Russia, where he was hospitalised on 20 August after falling gravely ill. Russian doctors waged an interrupted battle for 44 hours to save his life.
Germany Says Navalny Poisoned By Novichok Nerve Agent RFE/RL 02 Sep 2020 -- The German government says tests on blood samples taken from Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny showed the presence of a chemical nerve agent from the Novichok group, a poison suspected of being used in other attempts to silence outspoken Kremlin opponents.
Putin Critic Poisoned by Soviet-Era Nerve Agent, Germany Says VOA 02 Sep 2020 -- Germany said Wednesday that tests performed on specimens taken from Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny showed the presence of the Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok.

August

Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 610 to 242,381 SPA 31 Aug 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 610 to 242,381, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Monday, Reuters reported.
Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 785 to 241,771 SPA 30 Aug 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 785 to 241,771, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Sunday, Reuters reported.
CBI: US lawsuit to seize Iran's assets in Germany doomed to failure IRNA 29 Aug 2020 -- The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) dismissed a lawsuit filed in the United States to force a European financial provider to transfer Iranian assets to the US.
Germany's Merkel Expects More Difficult COVID-19 Fight VOA 28 Aug 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Friday she expects managing the COVOD-19 pandemic will become more difficult as the year progresses.
Germany Mulls Russia Response As Navalny's Condition Remains 'Serious' RFE/RL 28 Aug 2020 -- The Berlin hospital treating Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny after a suspected poisoning says the Kremlin critic is still in an induced coma but his condition is stable and his symptoms are improving.
Germany's COVID-19 cases increase by 1,507 to 237,936 People's Daily 27 Aug 2020 -- Germany's COVID-19 cases rose by 1,507 within one day to 237,936, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) said on Thursday.
NATO Secretary General and Chancellor Merkel discuss current security challenges NATO 27 Aug 2020 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg held a series of high-level meetings in the German capital Berlin on Wednesday and Thursday (26-27 August).
Germany to End Mandatory COVID-19 Tests for Travelers VOA 26 Aug 2020 -- The German health ministry announced Wednesday the country will end its mandatory virus testing for travelers returning from foreign risk areas and focus its testing strategy on people with symptoms or possible exposure to COVID-19 instead.
Russian jet intercepts US, Swedish, German reconnaissance planes over Baltic Sea Global Times 25 Aug 2020 -- A Russian Su-27 fighter jet was scrambled to intercept reconnaissance planes from the United States, Germany and Sweden over the Baltic Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said Monday.
Russian MiG-31 Fighter Jet Scrambled to Intercept Norwegian Aircraft Over Barents Sea Sputnik 25 Aug 2020 -- Earlier this week, a Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet was scrambled to intercept military aircraft from the US, Germany and Sweden over the Baltic Sea.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 711 to 233,575 SPA 24 Aug 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 711 to 233,575, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Monday, Reuters reported.
Defence Secretary's speech at meeting of UK, German and French defence ministers UK MOD 21 Aug 2020 -- Ben Wallace gave a speech at his first in-person meeting with the German and French defence ministers since the coronavirus outbreak.
France, Germany and UK do not support U.S. in seeking to reimpose sanctions on Iran: joint statement People's Daily 21 Aug 2020 -- France, Germany and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement on Thursday saying that they cannot support the United States in seeking to reimpose sanctions on Iran.
E3 not to support US snapback invocation IRNA 21 Aug 2020 -- France, Germany and the United Kingdom (E3) in a statement announced that they will not support the US in snapback invocation against Iran which is incompatible with current efforts to support Iran nuclear deal.
Iran Defiant AS European JCPOA Members Refuse To Support US Move To Return UN Sanctions Radio Farda 21 Aug 2020 -- Reactions from Iran have ranged from defiant to gleeful as Britain, France and Germany, the three European partners to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, refused to support the United States move to reactivate all previous United Nations sanctions against Iran.
Germany, Israel Conduct Their First Joint Combat Exercises in German Airspace VOA 21 Aug 2020 -- The German and Israeli air forces conducted their first joint combat exercises in German airspace Thursday, as the cooperation between the two countries increases.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 1,707 to 228,621 SPA 20 Aug 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 1,707 to 228,621, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday, according to Reuters.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 1,390 to 225,404 SPA 18 Aug 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 1,390 to 225,404, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
Merkel Urges Germans to Follow COVID Restrictions as Cases Surge VOA 18 Aug 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel Tuesday urged citizens to wear masks and abide by social distancing and other COVID-19 prevention rules if they want to see restrictions lifted in the country.
As Poland Hails US Troop Deal, Germany Fears Weakening of NATO VOA 17 Aug 2020 -- Poland has hailed a deal struck with the United States to base more troops in the country, saying it enhances the "deterrence potential" against Russian aggression.
Sensitive Data Breach Possible as Germany's Bundeswehr Transport Service Hacked Sputnik 16 Aug 2020 -- The attack on the German company was reported to have occurred last week, with no clear details regarding the extent of the breach and its impact.
European Three Explain UNSC Iran Vote Abstention, Russia And China Call US Move 'Futile' And 'Unilateral' Radio Farda 15 Aug 2020 -- Following the United Nations Security Council's rejection on Friday of the United States-led resolution to extend an arms embargo on Iran, the three European members of the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran - Britain, France and Germany - explained their reasons for abstaining from the vote, while Iran's allies, China and Russia, called the proposed U.S. resolution "futile" and a "unilateral" move.
German Foreign Minister Says Russia Not Cooperating On Berlin Murder Probe RFE/RL 11 Aug 2020 -- German authorities have made a total of 17 requests for information to Russia in connection with the murder in a Berlin park of a Georgian citizen, but to no avail, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in Moscow on August 11.
Germany Struggles to Set COVID-19 Rules as Schools Reopen VOA 09 Aug 2020 -- German students go back to school Monday even as federal and state leaders are still trying to figure out how to keep half a million children, their teachers, and other staffers safe from the coronavirus.
German, French Arms Manufacturers Aiming to Reduce US Technologies in Military Production Sputnik 02 Aug 2020 -- Military-industrial enterprises of Germany and France are looking for ways to phase out dependence on US technologies in the production of military equipment, including for data protection, according to the German publication Welt am Sonntag.
Germany Dissolves Elite Army Unit Over Far-right Activity VOA 01 Aug 2020 -- Germany's defense ministry officially disbanded a company of its Special Forces Command (KSK) on Saturday, following reports that it had been exposed to far-right and neo-Nazi ideology.

July

U.S. Africa Command developing plans to move headquarters AFRICOM 31 Jul 2020 -- As part of the U.S. European Command Review, the Secretary of Defense publicly announced plans to make U.S. force adjustments within the European area of operations during a press briefing in Washington D.C., July 29.
US Pulling Africa Command from Germany VOA 31 Jul 2020 -- The United States is preparing to pull more troops from Germany, days after President Donald Trump criticized the country for being "delinquent" on defense spending.
US Africa Command Starts Process of Moving Headquarters From Germany Sputnik 31 Jul 2020 -- US Africa Command has started what will likely be a months-long process of moving its headquarters from the German city of Stuttgart to another location, AFRICOM Commander Army Gen. Stephen Townsend said in a statement on Friday.
U.S. to withdraw 11,900 troops from Germany: Pentagon People's Daily 30 Jul 2020 -- The United States plans to withdraw 11,900 military personnel from Germany, reducing U.S. troops there from some 36,000 to 24,000, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said on Wednesday.
Department of Defense Statement: U.S. European Command Force Posture Review DoD 29 Jul 2020 -- Today the Secretary of Defense announced an update to the status of our U.S. European Command Force Posture review as a part of the department's continued efforts to implement the National Defense Strategy.
U.S. European Command Force Posture Policy Press Conference: Secretary Esper's Opening Statement (as prepared) DoD 29 Jul 2020
Department of Defense Senior Leaders Brief Reporters on European Force Posture DoD 29 Jul 2020 -- Secretary Of Defense Mark T. Esper; Joint Chiefs Of Staff Vice Chairman General John Hyten; General Tod Wolters, Commander, U.S. European Command, And Supreme Allied Commander Europe
DOD Proposes Removing More Than 11,000 Troops From Germany DoD News 29 Jul 2020 -- The United States will bring some American service members home from their forward stationed assignments in Germany, while other service members will move to other locations in Europe to improve the commitment to NATO and the defense of Europe, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said, adding that the proposed changes are firmly in line with the National Defense Strategy.
US to pull about 12,000 troops from Germany, half to stay in Europe Press TV 29 Jul 2020 -- The US says it will withdraw about 12,000 of its troops from Germany and place them in other European countries to counter Russia.
U.S. To Move Troops From Germany, In Shift That Esper Says Will Strengthen NATO Against Russia RFE/RL 29 Jul 2020 -- The United States will move almost 12,000 troops out of Germany, relocating some of them to Belgium and Italy, in a strategic shift the Pentagon says will help deter Russia.
US Pulling Almost 12,000 Troops From Germany VOA 29 Jul 2020 -- The United States is pulling almost 12,000 troops from Germany, unleashing a torrent of criticism against U.S. President Donald Trump, both at home and abroad, even as senior U.S. and NATO officials defended the move as a strategic necessity.
Germany to Stop Exporting Weapons, Dual-Use Products to Hong Kong, Foreign Minister Maas Says Sputnik 28 Jul 2020 -- Germany, as part of the European Union's reaction to China's national security law for Hong Kong, will stop exporting weapons and dual-use goods to the region, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said.
Germany Rejects U.S. Proposal For Russia's Return To G7 RFE/RL 27 Jul 2020 -- German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has rejected allowing Russia's return to the Group of Seven (G7), after U.S. President Donald Trump raised the prospect of Moscow rejoining the club of leading economic powers.
Kremlin on Maas' G7 'Statement': Russia Not Seeking to Rejoin Group Sputnik 27 Jul 2020 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has not put forward any initiatives related to joining the G7, and the country does not actually seek being a member of the group, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday, commenting on German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas' fresh statement against Russia's reincorporation into the format.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 305 to 205,269 SPA 26 Jul 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 305 to 205,269, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Sunday, Reuters reported.
After Britain, Germany Emerges as Next 5G Battleground VOA 24 Jul 2020 -- Following Britain's decision to ban Chinese tech firm Huawei from its 5G telecom network, Germany is emerging as the next potential battleground to check China's expansion of influence in world affairs, which is increasingly seen as a serious challenge to democratic institutions worldwide.
EU Agrees on Germany's Coronavirus Proposal for Air Travel VOA 23 Jul 2020 -- The European Union agreed Thursday on Germany's proposal for coronavirus-preventative common hygiene standards at airports and on aircraft.
German FM welcomes extension of EU summit to agree on COVID-19 crisis package People's Daily 21 Jul 2020 -- German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has welcomed the renewed extension of the EU summit in Brussels to agree on a COVID-19 crisis package and called for solidarity among all EU member states.
EU Leaders Agree on $857B for Coronavirus Relief VOA 21 Jul 2020 -- European Union leaders reached an agreement early Tuesday on a $2.1 trillion budget and coronavirus relief package.
EU leaders finally agree on post-coronavirus recovery plan Press TV 21 Jul 2020 -- European Union (EU) leaders have reached an agreement on a massive post-coronavirus recovery plan after almost five days of tough talks.
EU leaders reach 2.1-tln-USD deal for post-pandemic recovery Global Times 21 Jul 2020 -- Leaders of the European Union reached a landmark deal on Tuesday after four days of intensive negotiations over a budget for the next seven years and a massive recovery fund amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Turkish drilling in Mediterranean can affect relations with EU, Germany warns Press TV 21 Jul 2020 -- Germany says Turkey's failure to halt drilling activities in contested waters in the eastern Mediterranean Sea would affect relations between Ankara and the European Union (EU).
France, Germany, Italy threaten sanctions on violators of Libya's arms embargo Press TV 19 Jul 2020 -- France, Germany and Italy have threatened to impose sanctions against countries that are violating a United Nations (UN) arms embargo on conflict-torn Libya.
France, Germany and Italy threaten sanctions over arms for Libya SPA 19 Jul 2020 -- The leaders of France, Germany and Italy on Saturday threatened to use sanctions against countries that continued to violate a United Nations arms embargo on Libya, Reuters reported.
Germany, France, Italy Threaten Sanctions Over Libya Arms Ban Violations Sputnik 18 Jul 2020 -- The German, Italian and French leaders said in a joint statement on Saturday they were ready to consider sanctions as a response to violations of the UN arms embargo on Libya.
Russia, Germany criticize U.S. threat to sanction Nord Stream 2 as disregard for Europe's energy sovereignty People's Daily 17 Jul 2020 -- U.S. Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act -- was enacted in late December 2019.
Putin and Merkel Say There is 'No Point' in Sanctions Pressure Against Iran - Kremlin Sputnik 15 Jul 2020 -- On Wednesday, Russian president Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel had a phone conversation, during which they discussed various issues, including resolving the conflict in Ukraine and efforts to maintain the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in relation to Iran's nuclear program.
Merkel: EU Has to Reconsider Defence Policy as US Assistance is 'No Longer Self-Evident' Sputnik 14 Jul 2020 -- Last week, Berlin expressed its "regret" after the Pentagon approved the withdrawal of 9,500 US troops from Germany over its alleged failure to commit a significant enough portion of its GDP to defence spending.
German Health Minister Expresses Concern Over Tourists in Mallorca VOA 13 Jul 2020 -- Germany's health minister Monday expressed concern about reports of German tourists partying on a Mediterranean island without masks or apparently, any regard for coronavirus-related social distancing.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 395 to 198,178 SPA 10 Jul 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 395 to 198,178, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday, Reuters reported.
Kosovo, Serbia To Restart Talks After Video Summit With Merkel, Macron RFE/RL 10 Jul 2020 -- Kosovo and Serbia have agreed to resume EU-backed normalization talks at a video summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Employee of Angela Merkel's Press Office Suspected of Spying for Egypt - Report Sputnik 09 Jul 2020 -- An employee at German Chancellor Angela Merkel's press office is suspected of spying for Egypt's intelligence service, AFP reported Thursday, citing a police report.
Germany - MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes (LWT) DSCA 09 Jul 2020 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Germany of sixty-four (64) MK 54 All Up Round Lightweight torpedoes, ten (10) MK 54 Conversion Kits and related equipment for an estimated cost of $130 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Germany Sees Right-Wing Extremism as Top Security Threat VOA 09 Jul 2020 -- Germany's interior minister said Thursday right-wing extremism represents the biggest security threat to the nation, as Germany saw a significant increase far-right activities in the past year.
Merkel Says Coronavirus Crisis Will Shape Germany's EU Presidency Sputnik 08 Jul 2020 -- The coronavirus outbreak is a historic challenge that will determine Germany's presidency of the European Union in the next six months, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday.
Berlin 'Regrets' US Decision to Withdraw Troops From Germany, Defence Minister Says Sputnik 08 Jul 2020 -- Berlin regrets Washington's decision to pull out US troops from Germany, but believes that redeploying the troops within Europe would show the United States' commitment to the Transatlantic partnership, German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said on Wednesday.
China suspends meat imports from more foreign plants due to COVID-19 spread Global Times 07 Jul 2020 -- China customs has issued a revised import suspension list, adding a number of contaminated meat suppliers from Germany, Brazil and the UK, where the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 422 to 196,096 SPA 04 Jul 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 422 to 196,096, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Saturday, Reuters reported.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 446 to 195,674 SPA 03 Jul 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 446 to 195,674, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday, Reuters reported.
Germany Disbands Elite Army Unit With 'Toxic Leadership Culture' Amid Far-Right Sympathy Uptick Sputnik 02 Jul 2020 -- Germany's defense minister revealed on Wednesday that a unit of the Kommando Spezialkraefte (KSK), the country's elite commando force, would be disbanded. The dissolution follows a report published in January revealing that hundreds of soldiers may embody far-right extremist ideologies.
Readout of Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper's Phone Call With German Federal Minister of Defense Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer DoD 02 Jul 2020

June

Statement by Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs on U.S. Troop Levels in Germany DoD 30 Jun 2020 -- The Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff briefed the President yesterday on plans to redeploy 9,500 troops from Germany.
Pentagon Clears Plan to Withdraw 9,500 US Troops From Germany Sputnik 30 Jun 2020 -- US President Donald Trump has approved the Pentagon's plan for withdrawing 9,500 troops from Germany after Trump said the country was failing to live up to its spending obligations as a NATO partner.
Pandemic Stalls Deliveries of Submarines, Helicopters to Singapore - Defense Ministry Sputnik 30 Jun 2020 -- Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore's military will have delivery of German submarines and French and American helicopters delayed by several months. Its F-35 order, however, remains on schedule.
Decision to Reduce Troops in Germany Aims to Tackle Chinese Threat to India, East Asia - Pompeo Sputnik 26 Jun 2020 -- While addressing the Brussels Forum in a virtual format, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stressed that "China's expansionist policies" are the real challenge in the contemporary world.
Russia Baffles German Historians With Request They Supplement Lectures With An Article By Putin RFE/RL 25 Jun 2020 -- When Julia Obertreis, a professor at a university in Bavaria, Germany, checked her e-mail on June 22, she was surprised to see a message from the Russian Embassy in Berlin.
Trump Says Some US Troops Cut in Germany Will 'Probably' Move to Poland Sputnik 24 Jun 2020 -- US President Donald Trump claims that some of the US troops removed from Germany over Berlin's alleged delinquent payments to NATO will be relocated to Poland.
US May Send Thousands of Troops Withdrawn From Germany to Pacific - National Security Adviser Sputnik 23 Jun 2020 -- Following news that US President Donald Trump intends to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany, White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien suggested they might be headed for the Pacific instead.
US Reportedly Planning to Transfer 30 F-16s to Poland From Germany, Beef Up Troop Contingent Sputnik 23 Jun 2020 -- Earlier this month, after the Trump administration announced plans to pare down the number of US troops in Germany from 34,500 to 25,000 over Berlin's "delinquency" on NATO spending obligations, Moscow warned that Russia-NATO relations could worsen if these forces were moved east to Poland.
Coronavirus Outbreak Threatens Germany's 'Local' Lockdown Strategy RFE/RL 22 Jun 2020 -- There's been a huge COVID-19 outbreak in Germany in the cramped company-provided housing for Romanian and Bulgarian slaughterhouse workers.
Germany, France criticize Israel over West Bank annexation plans Press TV 21 Jun 2020 -- Germany and France have called on Israel to halt its plans to annex large swathes of the occupied West Bank which Palestinians consider as part of their future independent state.
E3 foreign ministers' statement on the JCPoA: 19 June UK FCO 19 Jun 2020 -- France, Germany and the UK reiterate commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to bring Iran back to full compliance with the JCPoA.
Germany, France Trying to Prevent Israel's Annexation of Palestinian Territories, Maas Says Sputnik 19 Jun 2020 -- Germany and France are worried about Israel's plan to take control of the Palestinian territories, they want to prevent this violation of international law, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Friday.
Some 400 workers test positive for coronavirus at German slaughterhouse Global Times 18 Jun 2020 -- Some 400 out of 500 employees have tested positive for the novel coronavirus at a slaughterhouse of the Toennies Group in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) since the beginning of this week and the results of another 400 tests are pending, German media ARD reported on Wednesday.
US Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Block Troop Pullout From Germany Sputnik 18 Jun 2020 -- US lawmakers have introduced a bill in both chambers of Congress to block the Trump administration from using any federal funds for a troop pullout from Germany, according to the text of the legislation published on Thursday.
German Prosecutors Accuse Russian Government Of Ordering Killing In Berlin RFE/RL 18 Jun 2020 -- Prosecutors in Germany have filed murder charges against a Russian national accused of the slaying of a Georgian man in Berlin last year and said the Russian government ordered the killing.
Germany Says Kremlin Behind Murder of Ethnic Chechen VOA 18 Jun 2020 -- Germany's federal prosecutors Thursday charged a Russian national for the killing last year of a Georgian rebel fighter in Berlin and said Moscow ordered the assassination. The development is likely to further strain Berlin's already rocky relations with the Kremlin, according to diplomats.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Hong Kong US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2020 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union.
NATO Defense Ministers to Discuss Reduction of U.S. Forces in Germany DoD News 17 Jun 2020 -- NATO defense ministers will discuss a U.S. decision to withdraw about 9,500 American service members from Germany during a virtual defense ministers meeting, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels.
NATO Chief: 'No Final Decision' Made on Trump's 9,000-Plus Troop Pullout From Germany Sputnik 16 Jun 2020 -- NATO's top official says that while US President Donald Trump intends to withdraw some 9,500 US troops from Germany due to Berlin's alleged debts, the logistics of Washington's pullout are far from finalized.
Trump announces cutting U.S. troops in Germany to 25,000 People's Daily 16 Jun 2020 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the number of U.S. troops deployed in Germany would be reduced to 25,000 due to Germany's insufficient defense spending.
Trump: US Will Continue to Reduce Troop Presence in Germany Until Berlin Covers NATO Bill Sputnik 15 Jun 2020 -- Citing Berlin's alleged delinquency "in their payments to NATO," US President Donald Trump declared on Monday that Washington will reduce its military presence in Germany by more than half.
Germany's Heiko Maas Not Surprised by Uncoordinated US Move to Pull Troops, Sees Relations as Tough Sputnik 15 Jun 2020 -- German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas expressed the belief on Monday that it was not surprising that the United States had not coordinated with Berlin the decision to withdraw troops, qualifying the bilateral relations as "difficult".
Germany Says Further U.S. Sanctions Over Nord Stream 2 Would Interfere With EU Energy Security RFE/RL 14 Jun 2020 -- The German government has "noted with regret" a U.S. proposal to expand sanctions over the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline between Russia and Germany.
Drugmaker Strikes Coronavirus Vaccine Deal With European Countries VOA 13 Jun 2020 -- A European pharmaceutical giant reached agreement Saturday with an alliance of European countries to supply those nations with up to 400 million doses of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine.
AstraZeneca agrees to supply Europe with 400 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccine SPA 13 Jun 2020 -- AstraZeneca Plc has signed a contract with European governments to supply the region with its potential vaccine against the coronavirus, the British drug maker's latest deal to pledge its drug to help combat the pandemic, according to Reuters.
Europe's Covid Vaccine Race: France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands Sign AstraZeneca Contract Sputnik 13 Jun 2020 -- Earlier this month France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands joined forces to form the "Inclusive Vaccine Alliance", in order to have a stronger negotiating position in the race for a coronavirus vaccine. The contract agreement with AstraZeneca is the alliance's first result in securing a potential coronavirus vaccine for European countries.
US Says Will Engage Up to 1,000 Troops for Drills in Germany This Summer Sputnik 12 Jun 2020 -- The United States plans to engage up to 1,000 troops in the second phase of the DEFENDER-Europe 20 exercise in Germany this summer, a US Army spokesperson said on Friday.
Russia welcomes US plans to pull back thousands of troops from Germany Press TV 12 Jun 2020 -- Russia has welcomed US plans to pull out thousands of its troops from Germany, saying the move could help easing military and political tensions in Europe.
Germany Says US Considering Troop Reduction VOA 10 Jun 2020 -- The German government Wednesday said it has received official confirmation from the U.S. of plans to reduce the number of American forces in Germany.
Scientists prove efficacy of face masks in preventing virus transmission in Germany Global Times 09 Jun 2020 -- The obligation to wear face masks has considerably helped reduce the spread of the coronavirus infection in Germany, according to a discussion paper published by four universities in Germany and Denmark on Monday.
US House Republicans Urge Trump to Reject US Troop Pullout From Germany Sputnik 09 Jun 2020 -- More than 20 Republicans of the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee sent a letter to President Donald Trump on Tuesday urging him to reject reported plans to draw down the number of US troops stationed in Germany.
German Defense Minister: No Official Confirmation of US Troop Withdrawal VOA 08 Jun 2020 -- Germany's Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said Monday she has received no official confirmation on the reported U.S. decision to withdraw more than a quarter of American troops stationed in Germany.
Germany records 301 new cases of COVID-19 virus SPA 07 Jun 2020 -- Data issued by Robert Koch Institute for Infectious Diseases in Germany showed today, Sunday, that the number of confirmed infection cases of COVID-19 virus increased 301 cases to a total of 183,397 cases.
Report: German Neo-Nazis Training At Russian Terrorist Camp RFE/RL 06 Jun 2020 -- German neo-Nazis are conducting paramilitary training with a Russian ultranationalist group at a camp near St. Petersburg, German magazine Focus reported on June 5.
Trump directs U.S. troops reduction in Germany: media People's Daily 06 Jun 2020 -- U.S. President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon to reduce U.S. military presence in Germany by September, U.S. media reported on Friday.
Trump Orders Pentagon to Reduce US Troops in Germany by 9,500 Soldiers - Report Sputnik 05 Jun 2020 -- Currently, the number of US troops permanently assigned in Germany is 34,500.
Germany Reports 394 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 04 Jun 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 394 to 182764 data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Thursday, according to Reuters.
Germany to Lift COVID Travel Warning June 15 VOA 03 Jun 2020 -- The German government announced Wednesday it will lift its COVID-related travel warning for European countries on June 15 but that it will still advise against travel to some areas where quarantine rules remain in effect.
Germany Says Coronavirus Infections Rise by 342 to 182,370 SPA 03 Jun 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 342 to 182,370, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday, according to Reuters.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 213 to 182,028 SPA 02 Jun 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 213 to 182,028, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Tuesday, according to Reuters.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 333 to 181,815 SPA 01 Jun 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 333 to 181,815, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Monday, Reuters reported.

May

Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 286 to 181,482 SPA 31 May 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 286 to 181,482, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday, Reuters reported.
Germany Reports 738 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 30 May 2020 -- Germany reported 738 new COVID-19 cases in the previous 24 hours, taking the total number of infections in the country to 181,196 cases.
Germany Registers 741 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 29 May 2020 -- Germany reported 741 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of infections in the country to 180,458 cases.
Russian Ambassador Summoned to German Foreign Ministry Over Hacking Attack on Bundestag Sputnik 28 May 2020 -- Earlier in May, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Germany still hasn't presented any evidence that Russia was involved in the 2015 hacking of emails from computers in the Bundestag.
Germany Threatens Sanctions Against Russian National Over Bundestag Hacking RFE/RL 28 May 2020 -- Germany's Foreign Ministry has threatened EU sanctions against "those responsible" for a 2015 hacking attack on the German parliament, including a Russian national, as a diplomatic row between the two countries intensifies.
Germany Registers 353 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 28 May 2020 -- Data by Robert Koch Institute for Infectious Diseases in Germany today, showed the number of new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country increased by 353 to a total of 179,717 cases.
Germany Registers 362 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 27 May 2020 -- Data by Robert Koch Institute for Infectious Diseases in Germany today showed an increase in the number of new confirmed cases of Covid-19 to 362, taking the total number of the infected patients to 179,300 cases.
Germany to extend contact restrictions untill June 29 Global Times 27 May 2020 -- The German federal government and the 16 states have agreed in principle to keep coronavirus contact restrictions in place until June 29, the Federal Press Office announced Tuesday night.
Germany, Spain, France Approve Performance Benchmarks for Future Combat Air System Sputnik 27 May 2020 -- An agreement has been reached by the air forces of Germany, Spain and France regarding performance standards for a collection of 10 possible system architectures under the Next-Generation Weapon System (NGWS), according to a recent military statement from Berlin.
Germany Extends Contact Restrictions for Citizens Over COVID-19 Until 29 June - Cabinet Sputnik 26 May 2020 -- The German authorities have extended restrictions on social contacts for citizens in connection with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak until 29 June, the German cabinet said in a statement.
Germany registers 431 Coronavirus new cases SPA 24 May 2020 -- Data by Robert Koch Institute for Infectious Diseases in Germany today, Sunday, showed the number of new confirmed cases of Covid-19 virus in the country increased by 431 to a total of 178,281 cases.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 460 to 177,212 SPA 22 May 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 460 to 177,212, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday, Reuters reported.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 745 to 176,752 SPA 21 May 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 745 to 176,752, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Thursday, Reuters reported.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 797 to Over 176,000 SPA 20 May 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 797 to 176,007, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday, Reuters reported.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 513 to 175,210 SPA 19 May 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany rose by 513 to 175,210, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Tuesday, with new infections accelerating after decelerating the previous four days, Reuters reported.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 342 to 174,697 SPA 18 May 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 342 to 174,697, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Monday, Reuters reported.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 583 to 174,355 SPA 17 May 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 583 to 174,355, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Sunday, Reuters reported.
Iran exports serology test kits to Germany, Turkey IRNA 16 May 2020 -- Iran has exported two cargoes of serology test kits to Germany and Turkey during the past two weeks, Chief Executive of the Equipment and Medical Device Directorate Hossein Safavi announced on Saturday.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise By 620 to 173,772 SPA 16 May 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 620 to 173,772, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Saturday, Reuters reported.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise By 913 to 173,152 SPA 15 May 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 913 to 173,152, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday, Reuters reported.
German Energy Regulator Deals Fresh Blow To Nord Stream 2 Project RFE/RL 15 May 2020 -- Germany's energy regulator has declined to grant an exemption of rules governing the EU's internal gas market to the operators of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to carry gas from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea.
Russia rejects allegations of spying on Germany's Merkel in 2015 Press TV 15 May 2020 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has rejected claims by German Chancellor Angela Merkel that Russian hackers spied on her in 2015.
Germany's Coronavirus Infections Rise by 933 Cases to 172,239 SPA 14 May 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany rose 933 to stand at 172,239, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Thursday, Reuters reported.
A credible nuclear deterrent remains needed U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Germany 14 May 2020 -- By Richard A. Grenell, US Ambassador to Germany
Germany Hopes to Open Borders by Mid-June VOA 13 May 2020 -- Germany's interior minister said Wednesday the country wants to end some COVID-19 checks at land borders by the middle of next month.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise By 798 To 171,306 SPA 13 May 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 798 to 171,306, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday, Reuters reported.
Germany Has 'Hard Evidence' Of Russian Cyberattack On Parliament RFE/RL 13 May 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel says there is "hard evidence" of the involvement of "Russian forces" in a 2015 cyberattack on the German parliament in which documents from her own parliamentary office were reportedly stolen.
Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 933 to 170,508 SPA 12 May 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 933 to 170,508, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
Germany's support for nuclear sharing is vital to protect peace and freedom NATO 11 May 2020 -- This op-ed article was originally published by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on 11 May 2020.
WHO rebuts German reports of China-WHO withholding COVID-19 info Global Times 10 May 2020 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday refuted a report from media outlet Der Spiegel regarding the details of information-sharing on COVID-19 between China and the organization, slashing false reports that distract global efforts in fighting the pandemic as the report also contradicted the official timeline of the epidemic response that the Chinese government had earlier released.
Germany Reports 1251 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 09 May 2020 -- Germany reported 1251 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number to 168,551 cases.
Germany's Foreign Minister warns hard Brexit increasingly likely to happen as UK-EU talks stall Press TV 09 May 2020 -- German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has warned that the risk of a hard Brexit is increasingly likely for the United Kingdom as London has so far made almost no progress in talks with the European Union (EU) on the future trade relationship, criticizing Britain for disregarding the agreed political agreement.
German intelligence doubts US theory about Chinese lab origin of COVID-19: report Global Times 08 May 2020 -- Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND) is having doubts regarding Washington's claims that the coronavirus originated in a Chinese laboratory, German magazine Der Spiegel reported. The country's government has not commented on the report yet.
Experts Split on Impact of Germany's Hezbollah Ban VOA 06 May 2020 -- Germany's recent decision to ban the political activities of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has sparked a debate among experts, with some believing the move was necessary while others arguing it would have little impact on Hezbollah's terrorist activities.
We Have Put the First Phase of COVID-19 Pandemic Behind Us, Merkel Says Sputnik 06 May 2020 -- Earlier this week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Germany will contribute €525 Mln for coronavirus response purposes, while vaccines against the disease that the European Union is planning to develop will be available globally.
German Intelligence is Reportedly Among Mediators in Secret Israel-Hamas Swap Talks Sputnik 06 May 2020 -- Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND), a high-ranking Swiss diplomat and a retired Egyptian army general have been mediating between Israel and Hamas on a possible prisoner swap for nearly two years, German newspaper Die Zeit reported Wednesday.
Iran sends first batch of COVID-19 test kits to Germany Press TV 05 May 2020 -- An Iranian biomedicine company has supplied a large batch of coronavirus test kits to Germany amid reported surge in the production of the diagnostic tool in the country.
Official: 63 more Iranian COVID19 patients die over past 24 hours IRNA 05 May 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Tuesday that some 63 more Iranians died of coronavirus over the past 24 hours and that 80,475 people out of a total of 99,970 infected with the coronavirus have survived and recovered while unfortunately total number of deaths reached 6,340.
Germany Reports Continued Drop in New COVID-19 Cases VOA 05 May 2020 -- The head of Germany's disease control institute said Tuesday the rate of new COVID-19 infections in that country continues to drop but says a second – or even third wave of infections is likely.
Iran to export coronavirus test kits to Germany, Turkey ISNA 04 May 2020 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran will start exporting homegrown diagnostic test kits for the novel coronavirus disease to Germany and Turkey in the coming weeks, Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has announced.
Iran to export coronavirus test kits to Germany, Turkey Press TV 04 May 2020 -- The vice president for science and technology says Iran is to export diagnostic kits that it has indigenously produced for identification of the new coronavirus patients to Germany and Turkey.
Germany Will Contribute €525 Mln for Coronavirus Response - Merkel Sputnik 04 May 2020 -- Earlier, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that vaccines against the coronavirus disease that the European Union is planning to develop will be globally available.
Germany's Merkel pledges 525 million euros to global coronavirus vaccine hunt SPA 04 May 2020 -- Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday that Germany would contribute 525 million euros ($573.51 million) to a global fund-raising push to search for vaccines and for a treatment for the novel coronavirus, according to Reuters.
Germany 'Succumbed to US Will' By Banning Hezbollah - Movement Leader Sputnik 04 May 2020 -- Last Thursday, the German Interior Ministry announced that Hezbollah had been designated a terror organisation and its activities effectively banned in the country.
Nasrallah: Germany bowing to US will in blacklisting Hezbollah as terrorist org. Press TV 04 May 2020 -- The secretary general of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has roundly denounced Germany's banning of his group and its designation as a terrorist organization, saying the move was taken under pressure from Israel and the United States.
Berlin Hostel Allegedly Owned by North Korea to Close 'Permanently' After Order From German Court Sputnik 03 May 2020 -- The North Korean government is rumoured to have a network of fronts across Europe which syphon funds to the government from unknowing customers. Any business secretly serving as a cash cow for Pyongyang is said by US and German authorities to be a violation of international sanctions.
Merkel calls for global cooperation in coronavirus vaccine development People's Daily 03 May 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday called for global cooperation in developing a vaccine against coronavirus, stressing the goal of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the fight against the pandemic.
Islamic Jihad censures Germany's blacklisting Hezbollah Press TV 02 May 2020 -- The Gaza-based Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement has denounced Germany's move to blacklist Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah, saying Berlin behaved in "compliance" with the United States and the Israeli regime.
Germany labeling Hezbollah terrorist out of fear from 'child-killing' Israel: Iran's security chief Press TV 02 May 2020 -- The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has lambasted Germany for blacklisting Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah out of fear of the "child-killing" Israel while highlighting Berlin's own terrorist actions.
Syria, Iran, Yemen slam Germany for complying with US, Israeli dictates to ban Hezbollah Press TV 02 May 2020 -- Syria, Iran and Yemen have slammed the German government's decision to designate Hezbollah a "terrorist organization", saying Berlin has complied with the dictates of Washington and Tel Aviv to ban the resistance movement.
Germany's Decision to Prohibit Hezbollah Movement Activities Slammed by Iran Sputnik 01 May 2020 -- Tehran condemns Germany's decision to designate the Lebanese Hezbollah movement as a terrorist organization and ban its activities, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Thursday.
Syria, Yemen slam Germany for complying with US, Israeli dictates to ban Hezbollah Press TV 01 May 2020 -- Syria and Yemen have slammed the German government's decision to designate Hezbollah a "terrorist organization", saying Berlin has complied with the dictates of Washington and Tel Aviv to ban the resistance movement.

April

German blacklisting of Hezbollah only serves Israel interests: Iran Press TV 30 Apr 2020 -- Iran has vehemently condemned the German government's decision to designate the Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah a "terrorist organization", saying Berlin must be held to account for the "consequences" its decision will have for the fight against terrorism in the region.
United States Commends Germany for Banning Hizballah US Dept. of State 30 Apr 2020
U.S., Israel Hail German Move Banning Iran-Backed Hizballah RFE/RL 30 Apr 2020 -- Germany has banned Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hizballah's activities on its soil and designated it a terrorist organization, a move welcomed by Tehran's rivals the United States and Israel.
Germany Bans Hezbollah Activities on Its Soil Sputnik 30 Apr 2020 -- In December 2019, German lawmakers approved a non-binding initiative calling on the government to ban from Germany the political and militant group Hezbollah, which forms part of the Lebanese government.
Europe Coronavirus Updates: Germany reports over 156,000 confirmed cases, Austria set to ease restrictions in May People's Daily 29 Apr 2020 -- Italy's coronavirus cases top 200,000, death toll at 27,359;
Germans urged to stay home as coronavirus infection rate edges up SPA 28 Apr 2020 -- Germany's coronavirus infection rate has edged up from earlier this month and people should stay at home as much as they can despite a lockdown relaxation last week, the head of the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases said on Tuesday, according to Reuters.
German Health Experts Urge Public to 'Stay Disciplined' VOA 28 Apr 2020 -- Germany's disease control agency is urging the public to "stay disciplined" as data regarding the COVID pandemic in the nation remains mixed, even as the country begins to ease public restrictions.
Germany reports 1,018 new cases of COVID-19, raising total to 155,193 Global Times 27 Apr 2020 -- Germany reported 1,018 cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the country's case tally to 155,193, according to data from disease control agency Robert Koch Institute.
German Military Spending Up by Double Digits as World Total Hits Highest Level Since Cold War Sputnik 27 Apr 2020 -- The Trump administration has repeatedly pressured Berlin to ramp up its military spending, threatening to pull troops out of the country and station them in Poland if the country doesn't meet NATO's 2 percent of GDP spending guidelines.
Coronavirus hits German businesses with 'full fury' Press TV 24 Apr 2020 -- The coronavirus pandemic, which continues to take its toll on the world's population and the economy, has hit businesses in Germany "with full fury," according to a survey.
US Allies Condemn Iran's Satellite Launch As Russia Defends The Move Radio Farda 24 Apr 2020 -- Following strong condemnation by the Unites States two of its major European allies, France and Germany, have also criticized Iran's launch of a military satellite into space.
German Defence Minister Reveals Reason to Buy US F-18 Jets - Reports Sputnik 24 Apr 2020 -- Last year, Berlin scrapped plans to buy Lockheed Martin's F-35 stealth combat aircraft in order to replace the Tornado fighter-bombers that have been in service in the German Armed Forces since the early 1980s.
Merkel Warns Against Easing Restrictions Too Quickly VOA 23 Apr 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned German lawmakers some regions in the nation were moving too quickly to ease COVID-19 restrictions, risking a setback to the progress the country has made in getting the virus under control.
Tajik Father Stunned By Son's Arrest In Germany On Terror Charges RFE/RL 22 Apr 2020 -- Vali Karimov, a taxi driver from the southern Tajik district of Muminobod, thought his son was living a respectable life in Germany with a wife he met there and the two children they've had together.
German Cabinet Agrees Plan to Deploy Up to 300 Troops to Uphold Arms Embargo on Libya Sputnik 22 Apr 2020 -- The German cabinet agreed on Wednesday to send up to 300 troops to patrol the waters off the coast of Libya as part of the new EU mission to stop arms smuggling, the government spokesman said.
German Gov't Split Over Move to Replace Tornado Jets With US Nuclear-Capable F-18s Sputnik 21 Apr 2020 -- The German Armed Forces have long been searching for a suitable replacement for the aging Tornado jets, which entered service with the country's Air Force back in 1983.
Merkel: Germany Must Stay Vigilant in Coronavirus Fight SPA 20 Apr 2020 -- Germany must stay cautious and disciplined in its fight against the Coronavirus outbreak to avoid a relapse in the coming weeks, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday.
Germany's coronavirus cases surpass 140,000, fatality rate at 3.1 pct Global Times 20 Apr 2020 -- Germany reported 1,775 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the country's cumulative number of infection to 141,672, fresh figures showed on Monday.
Germany's coronavirus cases rise by 3,609 to 137,439 - RKI SPA 18 Apr 2020 -- Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases have risen by 3,609 to 137,439, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Saturday, marking a fourth straight day of a spike in new infections.
Germany Staggers World With Low COVID-19 Death Rate VOA 18 Apr 2020 -- While countries around the world struggle with a lack of hospital beds and equipment for coronavirus patients, German cities such as Bremen have taken in patients from neighboring countries.
Germany's Major Shipbuilders Are Reportedly Negotiating Merging Into Naval Conglomerate Sputnik 18 Apr 2020 -- It was earlier reported that two major shipbuilders in the country, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and German Naval Yards Kiel, had lost a multi-billion-euro defence contract to the Dutch-led consortium, allegedly calling the competitive potential of the national industry into question.
Virus outbreak in Germany can now be controlled, says health minister SPA 17 Apr 2020 -- The outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Germany is now "manageable" thanks to the measures put in place to contain the virus' spread, Health Minister Jens Spahn says.
German Health Minister Says Coronavirus Now 'Manageable' VOA 17 Apr 2020 -- Germany's health minister said Friday the COVID-19 outbreak in that country has become manageable, because the number of patients who have recovered from the virus is greater than the number that are newly infected.
Germany Criticizes US Move to Halt WHO Funding VOA 16 Apr 2020 -- Germany's foreign minister Thursday sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to halt U.S. funding the World Health Organization (WHO) during the coronavirus pandemic, comparing it to throwing a pilot from a plane in mid-flight.
Merkel Says Germany's 'Curve Is Flatter' But Remains Cautious VOA 16 Apr 2020 -- Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany has made significant progress in fighting the coronavirus, but the situation remains fragile, and "caution should be the order of the day."
Germany extends social distance restrictions to early May People's Daily 16 Apr 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on Wednesday generally extending the country's nationwide social distance restrictions which have been in force for weeks, until at least May 3.
Germany Reports 1,900 Novel Coronavirus Infections SPA 15 Apr 2020 -- Germany has reported 1,900 confirmed cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), during the past 24 hours, raising the total number of registered cases to 128,500.
Germany arrests 5 Daesh members planning attack on US bases Press TV 15 Apr 2020 -- Germany says it has arrested five members of Daesh terrorist group allegedly planning to carry out a series of attacks on US military bases.
Germany Arrests Four Tajik Nationals Suspected Of Plotting Terrorist Attack RFE/RL 15 Apr 2020 -- Germany has detained five suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group alleged to be planning an attack on U.S. military facilities and an unidentified individual.
Germany Arrests 5 in Plot Against US Bases VOA 15 Apr 2020 -- German prosecutors announced Wednesday the arrest of four Islamic State members accused of planning attacks against U.S. military sites in Germany.
US Reportedly Modernized Nuclear Weapon in Germany in Secret Operation in 2019 Sputnik 11 Apr 2020 -- In 2010, the Bundestag voted to remove US nuclear bombs from Germany. In 2017, the German government's deputy spokeswoman, Ulrike Demmer, advocated nuclear weapons on the country's territory, saying that there "remains a need for nuclear deterrence".
COVID-19: Montenegrin Detained Over Patient Data Release; Thousands Of Romanians Leave For Jobs In Germany RFE/RL 09 Apr 2020 -- The global death toll from the coronavirus is more than 89,000 with more than 1.5 million infections confirmed, causing mass disruptions as governments continue to try to slow the spread of the new respiratory illness.
COVID-19 cases in Germany up 4,974, deaths up 246 People's Daily 09 Apr 2020 -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Germany rose by 4,974 over the past 24 hours to 108,202 on Thursday, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases.
German Chancellor Expresses Cautious Hope over Latest Coronavirus Data VOA 09 Apr 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that the nation's latest coronavirus statistics give some reason for hope but cautioned against a "false sense of security."
Germany reports over 90,000 COVID-19 cases, call for more aid package People's Daily 06 Apr 2020 -- The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Germany climbed to 91,714 as of 0:00 local time on Sunday, with a death toll of 1,342, according to data from Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the country's disease control authority.
Germany reports third straight drop in daily rate of new coronavirus infections SPA 05 Apr 2020 -- Germany's confirmed coronavirus infections rose by 5,936 in the past 24 hours to 91,714 on Sunday, the third straight drop in the daily rate of new cases, according to data from the government's Robert Koch Institute. Sunday's figure amounted to a drop of 146 cases compared with 6,082 new infections recorded on Saturday, itself a fall from 6,174 new infections on Friday, according to Reuters.
US method of sourcing protective gear baffling world amid coronavirus crisis Press TV 04 Apr 2020 -- The Trump administration's method of sourcing protective equipment to tackle the coronovirus pandemic has baffled the world, with France and Germany leveling the harshest criticism at Washington.
US using wild west methods to divert German medical orders: Berlin's top security official Press TV 03 Apr 2020 -- Berlin's top security official has accused Washington of using "wild west methods" to divert and obtain a delivery of face masks originally destined for the German capital.
Germany reports over 1,000 deaths of COVID-19 People's Daily 03 Apr 2020 -- Germany reported 1,017 total deaths of COVID-19 infection on Friday morning as its confirmed cases have risen to 79,696, according to Rober-Koch-Institut, the country's disease control agency.
Number of Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Germany Surges to 79,696, Death Toll Reaches 1,017 Sputnik 03 Apr 2020 -- The worldwide number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease has reached 900,306, with 45,693 having died of COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on late Thursday.
German FM Warns NATO of 'Disinformation' During Coronavirus Crisis VOA 02 Apr 2020 -- Germany's foreign minister Thursday warned NATO members against taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to spread "disinformation," "propaganda" and "fake news."

March

Germany confirms first INSTEX transaction IRNA 31 Mar 2020 -- The Federal Foreign Office of Germany in a tweet confirmed the first transaction with Iran through the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX) on Tuesday.
European States Send Medical Goods to Iran in First INSTEX Transaction Sputnik 31 Mar 2020 -- The INSTEX trading mechanism was previously created by European countries to bypass unilateral restrictions, imposed against the Islamic Republic by Washington, as the US threatened to hit those trading with Tehran via secondary sanctions. Iran, however, has repeatedly criticised INSTEX for not functioning properly.
Iran Gets Medical Aid Through US Sanctions Workaround VOA 31 Mar 2020 -- Germany, Britain and France have facilitated exports of medical goods to Iran in the first use of a mechanism designed to get around U.S. sanctions, Germany said Tuesday.
Europe sends medical supplies to Iran in first INSTEX transaction: Germany Press TV 31 Mar 2020 -- Germany says the three European signatories to the 2015 Iran deal have registered the first transaction under a trade system set up last year to protect companies doing business with Iran from US sanctions, delivering medical supplies to the Islamic Republic amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Germany will not ease shutdown until at least April 20 - paper SPA 28 Mar 2020 -- Germany will not ease measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus before at least April 20, Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff told a German newspaper, according to Reuters.
Germany's Luftwaffe Looks to Replace Tornado Aircraft With Eurofighters, Super Hornets Sputnik 27 Mar 2020 -- The German air force has settled on replacements for its aging Panavia Tornado fleet, agreeing to buy Eurofighter Typhoons and Boeing F/A-18E/F Hornets in both Super Hornet and Growler configurations. However, the Hornets will need a new certification to wield the nuclear weapons the Tornados once carried.
wMerkel in self-quarantine after doctor she met tests positive for coronavirus People's Daily 23 Mar 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has put herself in quarantine after a doctor she met Friday tested positive for coronavirus, government spokesman Steffen Seibert said Sunday.
Germany Bans Gatherings of More Than Two People SPA 22 Mar 2020 -- Germany bans public gatherings and meetings of more than two people as the nation works on slowing the spread of the Covid-19 Coronavirus.
Germany introduces tough measures to contain coronavirus People's Daily 17 Mar 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday announced new tough measures to contain the outbreak of the coronavirus, closing all shops except pharmacies and supermarkets.
Joint Statement on the Ninth Anniversary of the Syrian Uprising US Dept. of State 15 Mar 2020 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Trump luring German firm into developing COVID-19 vaccine only for Americans: Report Press TV 15 Mar 2020 -- US President Donald Trump is trying to lure a German company, which is developing a vaccine against the new coronavirus, into moving its research to the US to develop such desperately-needed vaccine exclusively for the Americans, a report says, a move that has prompted Berlin to make counter-offers to the firm to entice it to stay.
Trump Attempts to Poach German Scientists Developing Coronavirus Vaccine – Report Sputnik 15 Mar 2020 -- The news comes as the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads to over 130 countries and territories, currently infecting more than 156,000 people and with over 5,800 dead worldwide, prompting the World Health Organization to declare it a global pandemic.
Joint Statement on the Signing of the U.S.-Taliban Agreement US Dept. of State 09 Mar 2020 -- The text of the following statement was agreed by Special Envoys and Special Representatives of the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United Nations and the United States of America on the occasion of the signing of the U.S.-Taliban Agreement on February 29 in Qatar.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 rises to 1,112 in Germany - media People's Daily 09 Mar 2020 -- The tally of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Germany has risen to 1,112, local media quoted Robert Koch institute, a government agency and research institute, as saying on Monday.
Coronavirus Cases Climb by Dozens in Germany, Austria Sputnik 08 Mar 2020 -- The number of infected with the new coronavirus in Germany and Austria is rising steadily, with dozens of new cases reported on Sunday.
Coronavirus Infections in Germany Rise by 45 to 684 Sputnik 07 Mar 2020 -- The number of coronavirus cases in Germany rose by 45 since late Friday to 684 cases on Saturday, the Robert Koch Institute said in an updated situation report.
ARGE F125 hands over second frigate of class F125 to Germany's procurement agency Thyssenkrupp 03 Mar 2020 -- The NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN is the second of four class F125 vessels being built for the German Navy under the leadership of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. The lead ship of the frigate class F125, the BADEN-WRTTEMBERG, was handed over at the end of April 2019 and put into service in June 2019.

February

Germany reports 8 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 27 Feb 2020 -- Eight more people were found infected with COVID-19 on Wednesday across three German states, in addition to the two diagnosed cases on Tuesday, authorities have confirmed.
Saudi Arabia urges Germany to lift arms export ban despite continuing war on Yemen Press TV 18 Feb 2020 -- Saudi Arabia, which is in the midst of a bloody war on Yemen, has urged Germany to lift its ban on arms exports to the kingdom.
German President Takes Swipe At Global Powers As Munich Conference Opens RFE/RL 14 Feb 2020 -- Germany's president has suggested that Russia and China, along with the United States, were stoking global instability, as he warned of the danger that the three were slipping into a new "great power" competition and nuclear arms race.

January

Germany's Lufthansa Cancels All Flights to China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Sputnik 29 Jan 2020 -- The new coronavirus was first detected in China's city of Wuhan at the end of last year and quickly spread to other cities. According to the latest information, the virus has claimed the lives of 132 people, while over 6,000 people have been infected.
Germany Abandons $2.5 Billion Purchase of US Triton Drones Sputnik 28 Jan 2020 -- Berlin's Federal Ministry of Defense has opted to purchase three Bombardier Global 6000 jets and abandon its plan to buy four US-made MQ-4C Triton aerial surveillance drones.
Germany Confirms 1st Case of Coronavirus in Bavaria - Regional Health Ministry Sputnik 28 Jan 2020 -- The first case of the new strain of coronavirus has been registered in southern Germany, the Health Ministry of the state of Bavaria said in a statement.
Germany Confirms First Case of New Chinese Coronavirus - Ministry of Health Sputnik 27 Jan 2020 -- On Monday, the World Health Organization changed the global risk degree of the deadly coronavirus from "moderate" to "high," as the total number of 2019-nCoV confirmed cases globally as of Sunday reached 2,014, including 1,985 in China.
Ex-Army Interpreter Accused Of Spying For Iran Goes On Trial In Germany RFE/RL 20 Jan 2020 -- A trial for a German-Afghan national suspected of spying for Iranian intelligence is set to commence on January 20 in the city of Koblenz in Germany.
Secretary Pompeo's Meeting with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas US Dept. of State 19 Jan 2020
Iraqi Prime Minister Wants German Troops to Stay – Maas Sputnik 15 Jan 2020 -- The Iraqi prime minister wants Germany to keep its troops but the Iraqi parliament's vote to expel all foreign forces cannot be ignored, the German foreign minister said Wednesday.
Germany Suspects Ex-EU Diplomat, Two Lobbyists of Spying for China - Reports Sputnik 15 Jan 2020 -- German Public Prosecutor General Peter Frank is investigating a former EU official from Germany and two employees of a major lobbying firm on suspicion of spying for China, the Spiegel newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing information at its disposal.
Germany to build new warships amid push for EU army Press TV 15 Jan 2020 -- Germany says it plans to build at least four new multi-role warships worth nearly 6 billion euros in an effort to increase its military capabilities.
Damen and Blohm + Voss selected for construction German MKS180 frigates DAMEN 14 Jan 2020 -- The German government has announced its intention to select Damen as the main contractor, together with partners Blohm + Voss and Thales, for supplying at least four Multi-Purpose Combat Ship MKS 180 frigates to the German Navy. The Dutch naval shipbuilder is extremely proud of, and satisfied with, the result of the evaluation process announced today by the German Government, though of course awaits parliamentary approval in Germany.
Police conduct raids in Germany in hunt for suspected Chechen militants Press TV 14 Jan 2020 -- Police in Germany have conducted raids across the country over an alleged plot by suspected militants of Chechen origin to launch a violent attack, Berlin prosecutors say.
German Police Raids Target Islamist Suspects 'Of Chechen Origin' RFE/RL 14 Jan 2020 -- German police are conducting raids on suspected Islamist militants in four states, over allegations they have been plotting a "serious violent act endangering the state," prosecutors say.
Europe Puts Iran on Notice, Urging Tehran to Comply with Nuclear Deal VOA 14 Jan 2020 -- European powers have triggered a formal legal dispute in reaction to Iran's decision last week to shrug off all restrictions placed on it under a landmark international agreement that intended to stop Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
Iran: Europeans must consider consequences of triggering nuclear dispute mechanism IRNA 14 Jan 2020 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi referred to the three European countries' measures to activate nuclear dispute mechanism and said that what the UK, France, and Germany have done is a passive move and out of weakness.
Iran, IAEA discuss JCPOA ISNA 14 Jan 2020 -- Ambassador and permanent representative of Iran to the International Organizations in Vienna, Kazem Gharib-Abadi met with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi.
EU3 triggers dispute mechanism with Iran in blow to nuclear deal Press TV 14 Jan 2020 -- Britain, France, and Germany, collectively known as the EU3, have formally triggered a dispute settlement mechanism featured in a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, a step that could lead to the restoration of UN sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Bringing nuclear deal into dispute rooted in weakness: Iran's Foreign Ministry Press TV 14 Jan 2020 -- Iran slams the launch by France, Britain and Germany of a dispute mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran as a "passive" move rooted in their "weakness," warning that the Islamic Republic will give a firm response to any "unconstructive" move.
Germany, Britain, France Trigger Dispute Mechanism Over Iranian Breaches Of Nuke Deal RFE/RL 14 Jan 2020 -- Germany, Britain, and France say they have triggered a dispute mechanism in the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and global powers, citing Tehran's reduced compliance with the accord, in a move dismissed by the Islamic republic as a "strategic mistake."
E3 statement on the JCPoA: 12 January 2020 UK FCO 12 Jan 2020 -- Statement from the heads of state and government of France, Germany and the United Kingdom, 12 January 2020.
Future of NATO Nuclear Agreement in Question? Germany Struggles to Replace Aging Tornado Jets Sputnik 11 Jan 2020 -- According to NATO's nuclear weapons obligations, dating back to the Cold War, German planes are to carry US bombs in the event of an atomic strike. Although the country's Tornado fighter jets are close to the end of their operational life and already cost millions of dollars to taxpayers, it remains unclear which aircraft will replace them.
Germany slashing troop numbers in Iraq Press TV 07 Jan 2020 -- Germany says it is reducing its military presence in Iraq, in the latest fallout from the United States' assassination of Iranian commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.
Joint statement from President Macron, Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Johnson on the situation in Iraq UK FCO 06 Jan 2020 -- Statement from the heads of state and government of France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
German Armed Forces Not Allowed to Leave Bases in Iraq After Killing of Iranian Top Commander Sputnik 03 Jan 2020 -- The tensions in the Middle East flared up in December following an attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad, which was stormed by protesters in response to Washington's strikes in Iraq and Syria. The situation escalated overnight as the head of the Iranian IRGC's Quds Force Qasem Soleimani was assassinated in an airstrike by the US military.
Most German Military Helicopters Not Ready for Use - Report Sputnik 02 Jan 2020 -- The readiness of the German Armed Forces, the Bundeswehr, has been the topic of heated debate amid reports of staff-shortages, problems with ammunition, weapons, and even aging jets – as well as underfunding. Germany has also been the target of US criticism for spending less than 2% of GDP on defence, as NATO countries agreed to do years ago.
German, U.S. Envoys Join Poland In War Of Words With Russia Over Who Started WWII RFE/RL 01 Jan 2020 -- The U.S. and German ambassadors to Poland have taken to social media to defend Warsaw in its spat with Russia over who was to blame for starting World War II.

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