The Latest Breaking News from Svenja Schulze

UN Rights Chief Says Transitional Justice 'Crucial' In Syria

United Nations rights chief Volker Turk on Wednesday said transitional justice was "crucial" for Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, during the first-ever visit by someone in his post to the country.

International Business Times · Jan 15, 2025

Germany hosts recovery conference for Ukraine before a peace summit in Switzerland

Germany is hosting a conference to gather support for Ukraine’s recovery from the destruction wreaked by Russia’s war

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024

EU Commission suspends 'all payments immediately' to the Palestinians following the Hamas attack

European Union Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi says the bloc is suspending “all payments immediately” to the Palestinians because of what he called the “scale of terror and brutality” during the attacks on Israel by Hamas

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Germany pledges $222 million for Brazil environment, Amazon

Germany announced on Monday that it would make 204 million euros ($222 million) available for environmental policies in Brazil

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

A climate reparations insurance scheme

A group of countries led by Germany announced a climate insurance scheme called the Global Shield at COP27

Salon · Nov 19, 2022

Insurance fund for climate impacts announced at UN talks

The Group of Seven leading economies launched a new insurance system Monday to provide swift financial aid when nations are hit by devastating effects of climate change

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

G7 launches climate 'Shield' fund, some countries wary

A G7-led plan dubbed "Global Shield" to provide funding to countries suffering climate disasters was launched at the U.N. COP27 summit on Monday, although some questioned the effectiveness of the planned scheme.

Reuters · Nov 14, 2022

Germany pledges $199 million in aid for displaced people in Ukraine - minister

Germany will provide Ukraine with an additional 200 million euros ($199.02 million) to fund aid programs for those internally displaced as a result of Russia's invasion, Development Minister Svenja Schulze told Funke Media group.

Reuters · Sep 3, 2022