Germany urges EU to cut Russians’ holiday visas after sabotage attacks Belarusian said to have had tourist visa issued by Italy is investigated over alleged attempt to attack Leipzig airport The Guardian - UK · Sep 4
Culture or Kremlin influence? Europe divided over its Russian Houses A dispute between Germany and Russia over their cultural centres is drawing fresh attention to a network of Russian Houses that has faced years of accusations of propaganda and espionage, but continues to operate in several European countries. Radio France Internationale · Sep 3
Leipzig drone bomb was found near Ukrainian plane carrying ammunition, say police Germany investigating whether foreign state involved as minister says ‘ripped’ detonator stopped device going off The Guardian - UK · Aug 6
Germany approves factory use for controversial French-Russian nuclear project German authorities on Wednesday gave the green light to a controversial French-Russian nuclear project which will use a factory based in Germany for production, and which critics fear will enable spying and sabotage by Moscow. Radio France Internationale · Jul 23
Germany greenlights controversial joint French-Russian nuclear project Germany's environment ministry on Wednesday approved a French-Russian project to produce fuel rods used in Russian-designed reactors in the northwestern German town of Lingen. The joint venture project by a subsidiary of French company Framatome and Russia's state-owned Rosatom sparked fears of Russian spying, but German authorities said they had… France 24 · Jul 22
Merz criticised after calling for Syrians in Germany to ‘go back’ home The German chancellor has drawn condemnation from NGOs and members of his own government The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
Germany redefines defence role as Merz backs missile production in Ukraine Berlin is charting a new course in its European defence strategy as Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledges direct support for Ukraine’s independent long-range missile development, in a break from Germany's post-war policy of non-intervention. Radio France Internationale · May 30, 2025
Germany agrees €5bn in aid to Ukraine and joint production of long-range weapons Germany has agreed a new €5 billion aid package for Ukraine and joint production of long-range weapons systems during Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Berlin. Euronews · May 28, 2025
‘Countries are now forced to confront it’: Rise in Chinese espionage arrests alarms Europe Increase in cases reflects changing mood across continent towards Chinese threats, say experts The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
Nord Stream blasts could herald new phase of hybrid war, say EU politicians Norway to make military visible at oil and gas installations as bloc rounds on Russia for suspected act of sabotage The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022