German Minister To Visit Taiwan Next Week In Test Of China Ties
Germany's education minister will visit Taiwan next week, a spokesperson said on Friday, as Berlin reviews its previously close ties with China.
Top German Ministers Spar Over Budget In Sign Of Coalition Tensions
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck have clashed over plans for next year's budget, according to an exchange of letters seen by Reuters that underscores growin…
Germany Approves Sending Heavy Leopard Tanks To Ukraine
Scholz's government had stalled on the decision, wary of moves that could prompt Russia to escalate or suck the NATO alliance into becoming party to the conflict.
IMF And WTO Leaders Warn Don't 'Pull The Plug' On Global Trade
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, speaking after a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, said globalization was facing its biggest challenge since World War Two in the wake of the COVI…
'No Room For Old Dreams', German President Says Of Russia Ties
Steinmeier, who hails from a wing of Germany's Social Democrats that long argued for closer economic ties to Moscow, said Russia's invasion of Ukraine had brought a change in era.
Ukraine's Naftogaz Backs Scholz's Bid For Canadian LNG Ahead Of Trip
Shortly before his two-day trip to Canada, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz received support for his interest in Canadian liquid natural gas to help replace Russian gas imports from an unexpected ally: U…
In Niger, Scholz Vows To Support Fight Against Islamist Militants
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised Niger long-term military and financial support to fight Islamist insurgents across West Africa, during a visit on Monday on his inaugural Africa tour.