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Does Trump want Germany's gold? The safety of US bullion reserves

Germany stores 1,236 tonnes of gold in the USA. Some politicians want to repatriate these reserves, but such a move could be risky.

Euronews · Feb 2

Is debt justified to increase defence investments?

First it was vaccines, then gas and now the EU will make joint purchases of defence equipment. This latest emergency is due to Russia’s war in Ukraine and the prospect of less investment by the US in Europe's protection. Is the new financial instrument Security Action for Europe up to the…

Euronews · Jun 10, 2025

US approves landmark missile defence deal between Israel and Germany

The $3.5bn deal will provide US-Israeli developed Arrow 3s, designed to shoot down targets above Earth’s atmosphere.

Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2023

China says it carried out more military drills around Taiwan

The latest Chinese drills around Taiwan are the second big military exercises in less than a month.

Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2023

Germany to send armoured carriers, Patriot battery to Ukraine

Germany’s decision comes after France said it will hold talks with Kyiv to arrange the delivery of armoured vehicles.

Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2023

What hope is there for diplomacy in ending the Russia-Ukraine war?

Analysis: Western leaders are divided on arming Ukraine, oil embargoes and whether Kyiv will have to accept territory loss

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2022

Tanks, but no ammo – Germany's Ukraine pledges show military muddle

Four weeks ago, Germany agreed to send dozens of anti-aircraft tanks to help defend Ukraine from Russia's invasion, part of what it called a turning-point after decades of military restraint. Berlin says it can deliver the first Gepard tanks in July.

Reuters · May 25, 2022

Germany’s Scholz accused of slow-walking Ukraine weapon supplies

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces intense pressure from members of his ruling coalition to step up deliveries of heavy weapons such as tanks and fighter jets to help Ukraine fight Russian troops.

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2022

German chancellor ‘stalling on heavy weaponry to Ukraine’

Coalition partners accuse Olaf Scholz of failing to live up to promise as major Russian offensive looms

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2022