Ukraine claims to recapture Black Sea oil platforms seized during Crimea's annexation The Ukrainian military says it recaptured strategic gas and oil drilling platforms from Russia in the Black Sea The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Ukraine says Germany 'wasting time' on decision to send Taurus missiles Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Monday urged Berlin to supply Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles during a surprise visit to Kyiv by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). France 24 · Sep 11, 2023
‘Thoughts and prayers’: World reacts to Morocco’s devastating earthquake Condolences and offers of support pour in from around the world after Morocco’s deadly earthquake. Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2023
Russia won’t renew grain deal until demands met, Putin tells Erdogan The Russian leader’s stance dashes hopes that Erdogan could help revive the vital grain deal amid soaring food prices. Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023
Australia tries to salvage EU trade talks after being ‘offered too little and asked too much’ Tim Ayres says ahead of meeting in India that both sides ‘ought to get on with it’ but warns deal only possible if farmers gain more access to European markets The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2023
German press derides plane fault ‘disgrace’ after minister’s cancelled trip Two government Airbuses to be scrapped after Annalena Baerbock was unable to get to Australia The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023
‘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 · Aug 15, 2023
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 · Aug 15, 2023
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 · Aug 14, 2023
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 · Aug 14, 2023
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 · Jul 21, 2023
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 · Jul 14, 2023
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 · Jul 8, 2023
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 · Jul 6, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023 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 Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023 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 Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2023 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’
Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2023 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.
Reuters · May 15, 2023 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.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 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
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 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
Reuters · May 9, 2023 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 · May 8, 2023 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.
The New Daily · May 4, 2023 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 · May 3, 2023 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”.…