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Wadephul: Germany does not agree to EU-Israel sanctions

The EU member states have put forward a proposal for punitive measures against Israel due to the catastrophic situation in Gaza. Regarding the discontinuation of a research funding programme, Germany has made its rejection clear.

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Spahn and Miersch visit Ukraine together

Jens Spahn (CDU) and his SPD colleague Matthias Miersch have travelled to Kyiv together. Talks are scheduled to take place during the day on further support for Ukraine and possible ways to end the war.

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German-French summit: strengthening the economy, reducing bureaucracy

Germany and France want to strengthen Europe together – with less bureaucracy and more cooperation. However, France's government crisis and unresolved issues in security policy are slowing down the start.

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Chancellor Merz visits the navy in Rostock

The Federal Chancellor obtains a situation report from the navy. According to Friedrich Merz, the smallest branch of the German armed forces is of great importance. He also sees this for himself at sea.

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New military service approved: Government opts for voluntary service

The German Federal Cabinet gave green light for new military service yesterday – initially voluntary, with higher pay and compulsory medical examination from 2027.

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Alabali Radovan in Tel Aviv: ‘The release of the hostages is the top priority!’

Development Minister Alabali Radovan calls for an immediate ceasefire in Israel and Jordan. Families of the hostages make urgent appeals, while hundreds of thousands demonstrate for peace in Tel Aviv.

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Merz, Macron and Tusk visit Moldova

Ukraine's small neighbour remains divided between pro-European and pro-Russian forces. Ahead of the parliamentary elections, the EU-oriented government is receiving prominent support.

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German aid and reconstruction: Alabali Radovan visits Palestinian territories

The German government's criticism of Israel's conduct of the war is growing.

The development minister plans to meet relatives of hostages in Tel Aviv this week and visit the West Bank.

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Wadephul in Croatia: Key country for EU accession in the Western Balkans

The process of EU accession for Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo is at a standstill.

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Sport with a donor organ: World Transplant Games in Dresden

Germany hosted the World Transplant Games for the first time. Athletes with a donated organ competed against each other in Dresden. Despite the competition, they presented themselves as one big family.

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Klingbeil in Kiev: Reliable security guarantees needed

German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil is in Kiev to explore ways in which Germany can support Ukraine in a possible peace process.
The focus is on security guarantees and financial aid.

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Visit to Indonesia: Wadephul promotes recruitment of skilled workers

There is a shortage of skilled workers in the healthcare sector in Germany. In Indonesia, Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul is finding out how the language barrier in particular can be overcome.

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