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‘More than annoying’: German foreign minister abandons Oceania trip after plane problems

The Airbus A340 taking Annalena Baerbock to the region twice had to turn back to Abu Dhabi after refuelling

The Guardian - UK

German foreign minister scraps Pacific trip after persistent problem with her plane

Germany’s foreign minister has abandoned a trip to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji after a problem with her government plane twice forced it to return to Abu Dhabi, delaying her by more than a day

The Independent UK

Technical problems ground German foreign minister’s plane in Abu Dhabi

Incident on Annalena Baerbock’s aircraft is latest to be criticised for damaging Germany’s reputation for technical prowess

The Guardian - UK

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German foreign minister stuck in Abu Dhabi after another government plane problem

Germany’s foreign minister is stuck in Abu Dhabi after a technical problem on her government plane forced it to return to the airport rather than continue to Australia

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 513

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 513th day.

Al Jazeera

China criticizes German call for reducing dependency on Chinese products as 'protectionism'

China has criticized a German government call for reducing dependency on Chinese products as a form of protectionism

The Independent UK

We need more EU workers, admits leading Tory Brexiter

George Eustice, the former environment secretary, is calling for a reciprocal visa scheme so that under-35s can work across the EU and Britain

The Guardian - UK

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Germany did not listen to warnings about Russia, says Annalena Baerbock

Foreign minister says Ukraine war has changed country’s mindset about ‘chequebook diplomacy’

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s war on Ukraine has forced us in Germany to think differently about our role in the world

We can no longer stand back and hope for the best; instead we must be strong partners to those promoting peace and freedom, says German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock

The Guardian - UK

German foreign minister poses challenge to South Africa over its position on Russian war effort

Germany's foreign minister has called for Russia “to stop the bombing” of Ukraine, a pointed message to South Africa as it draws accusations of aiding Moscow's war effort

The Independent UK

Prigozhin mutiny was monster acting against his creator, says top EU diplomat

Josep Borrell says Putin is facing consequences of working with Wagner and Russian military power ‘is cracking’

The Guardian - UK

Germany takes aim at China in first national security blueprint

BERLIN - Germany on Wednesday called China a "partner, competitor and systemic rival" in its first national security strategy, accusing Beijing of repeatedly acting against the European giant's interests in a bid to reshape the global order.

Bangkok Post

Saudi FM meets German counterpart in Jeddah - Saudi FM

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, in Jeddah on Monday, the Saudi foreign ministry wrote on Twitter.

Reuters

EU wants to 're-calibrate' position on China

Stockholm (AFP) - EU foreign ministers agreed on Friday on the need to "recalibrate" Europe's position on China, reducing dependencies and coaxing Beijing to take a tougher stance on Russia's war in Ukraine, the bloc's foreign policy chief said.

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EU looks to 're-calibrate' position on China

Stockholm (AFP) - EU foreign ministers met Friday to seek a common approach and "recalibrate" Europe's position on China, lessening reliance and coaxing Beijing to take a tougher stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Germany calls China systemic rival, seeks clarity on Russia

Germany’s foreign minister has described China as increasingly becoming a “systemic rival” on the world stage

AFP

Germany, China clash over Ukraine

Berlin (AFP) - China and Germany traded barbs on Tuesday over Ukraine, with Beijing warning the EU against sanctions targeting its companies while Berlin said "neutrality" in the conflict meant taking Russia's side.

The Independent UK

China says it won't seek to benefit from war in Ukraine

China’s foreign minister says his country has no intention of benefiting from the war in Ukraine and hopes for further talks on a peace plan Beijing proposed earlier this year

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China says it's in touch with all parties in seeking Ukraine ceasefire

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Tuesday that Beijing would maintain lines of communication with all parties to the war in Ukraine, including Germany, in seeking a ceasefire.

Radio France Internationale

Macron to head for state visit to Germany with China and energy in the spotlight

French President Emmanuel Macron will make his first state visit to Germany in July amid tensions on issues ranging from energy policy to China.

AFP

Ukraine looms over Chinese foreign minister's European visit

Beijing (AFP) - Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will visit Europe this week, Beijing said on Monday, as China pushes to act as a mediator in the Ukraine conflict and rebuild ties with the continent.

The New Daily

Germany urges resolution for Women’s World Cup broadcast rights deal

Germany's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has called for a "quick agreement" on broadcast rights for the upcoming women's World Cup to be played in

Asharq Al-Awsat

Daughter of Iranian-German Sentenced to Death Urges Berlin to Pressure Tehran

The daughter of Iranian-German dual national Jamshid Sharmahd, who is sentenced to death, has urged the German government to exert more efforts to rescue her father. Gazelle Sharmahd urged the German government to pressure the Iranian authorities or else Tehran would be convinced that “we don’t have a red line”.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi, German FMs Discuss Developments in Sudan

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Thursday a phone call from his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, the two sides discussed the developments in Sudan, and the conditions of the foreigners stranded there. They stressed the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

German FM Condemns Death Sentence for Citizen in Iran

Germany's foreign minister called Wednesday on Iran to reverse a death sentence handed down to Jamshid Sharmahd, an Iranian-German dual citizen and opposition figure accused of masterminding deadly attacks. German officials said they were not allowed to attend the hearing at which the sentence against Sharmahd was upheld. Foreign Minister…

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