Murphy compares Trump administration to Nazi Germany and Hitler: We Cannot Stop Fighting
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy drew a comparison between former President Donald Trump’s administration and Nazi Germany, warning against political complacency in the United States. Murphy, who previously served as U.S.…
Renault expects first hydrogen utility sales in Germany and Netherlands soon, executive says
PARIS – Renault hopes to receive first orders for its hydrogen-powered minibuses and vans from the Netherlands and Germany soon, the head of the company’s light commercial vehicles department told Reuters, as…
Sixth EU sanctions package vs Russia is close, Germany says
BERLIN – The European Union is closing in on agreeing a sixth package of sanctions against Russia, a German foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday. “Talks on the sixth sanctions package are…
Germany ramps up capacity for LNG imports to replace Russian gas
(Inserts dropped word ‘time’ in 2nd paragraph) By Vera Eckert FRANKFURT -Germany took steps to ramp up liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports on Thursday as it moves away from piped Russian supply,…
Germany urges Vestager to consider company breakups in EU antitrust reforms
By Foo Yun Chee BERLIN – EU antitrust rules should be beefed up to allow regulators to break up companies for serious breaches, German State Secretary Sven Giegold said on Wednesday, urging…
Germany to invite India, Indonesia, Senegal, S Africa to G7 summit
BERLIN – Senegal, South Africa, India and Indonesia will be invited as guest countries to attend the G7 summit hosted by Germany in June , a German government spokesperson said on Monday.…
Germany takes Italy to UN court again over Nazi compensation claims
THE HAGUE – Germany has filed a case against Italy at the highest U.N. court because Rome continues to allow victims of Nazi war crimes to claim compensation from the German state…
U.S. logistics firm GXO aims to increase sales in Germany
FRANKFURT – The world’s largest contract logistics provider, U.S.-based GXO, said on Wednesday it hoped to significantly increase its share of sales in Germany over the next five years with warehouse-related services…
Germany must support Ukraine without endangering its own security – minister
BERLIN – Germany must do everything in its power to help Ukraine win the war against Russia but without endangering its own security and NATO’s defence capability, Finance Minister Christian Lindner said…
U.S. to host Ukraine-focused defense talks in Germany on April 26
WASHINGTON – U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will host Ukraine-focused defense talks with allies at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on April 26, the Pentagon said on Thursday. “The goal is to…
U.S. surpasses Germany as top Swiss export market as pharma booms
ZURICH – The United States overtook Germany as Switzerland’s biggest export market last year, mainly thanks to strong growth in chemical and pharmaceutical products over the last two decades, the Swiss customs…
Growth in Germany to fall to 1.5%, labour minister warns – Bild am Sonntag
BERLIN – Germany’s economic growth could fall to 1.4%-1.5% this year, from 2.7% in 2021, with an average of around 590,000 people on reduced-hours lay-off schemes over the course of the year,…
Germany faces steep recession if Russian oil and gas halted – banks
FRANKFURT – Germany will face a steep recession if there is a stop to imports or delivery of Russian gas and oil, a top German bank lobby warned on Monday. Europe’s largest…
Germany looks to buy Israeli or U.S. missile defence system
BERLIN – Berlin is considering buying a missile defence system from Israel or the United States to defend against threats including Russian Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad, German weekly Welt am Sonntag reported…
G7 rejects Putin’s demand for rouble payment for Russian gas – Germany
BERLIN – Energy ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized nations reject demands by President Vladimir Putin that “unfriendly” countries pay for Russian gas with roubles, Germany’s Robert Habeck said after talks…
Germany approves law mandating full gas storage before winter
By Vera Eckert and Markus Wacket BERLIN – The Bundestag lower house on Friday approved legislation requiring Germany’s privately-operated gas storage facilities to be full at the start of the next winter,…
EU’s biggest economy Germany blocked Russian coal ban, sources say
By Francesco Guarascio BRUSSELS – In the early stages of sanctions drafting against Moscow, one idea gained traction in Brussels – a ban on the import of Russian coal – until the…
Germany makes progress in cutting back on Russian energy, minister says
BERLIN -Germany has made significant progress towards reducing its exposure to imports of Russian gas, oil and coal since Russia invaded Ukraine, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Friday. Germany is trying…
France, UK, Germany say Iran deal could collapse on Russian demands
PARIS – France, Britain and Germany warned Russia on Saturday that its demands to have its trade guaranteed with Iran risked the collapse of an almost-completed nuclear deal. Negotiators have reached the…
Russian energy import freeze would hit Germany as hard as Covid – source
BERLIN – A short-term freeze on energy imports from Russia resulting from its invasion of Ukraine is likely to cause a collapse in German gross domestic product similar to that prompted by…
Germany wants inquiry into Russian human rights violations in Ukraine
GENEVA – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called on Thursday for an urgent inquiry to investigate what she called human rights violations committed by Russia during its invasion of Ukraine. “We must…
Explainer-Could Germany keep its nuclear plants running?
By Christoph Steitz and Markus Wacket FRANKFURT – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and economy minister Robert Habeck on Sunday mapped out potentially radical changes to the country’s energy system, going as far…
Germany and Western allies agree cutting Russia out of SWIFT
BERLIN – Germany and its Western allies agreed to cut Russia out of the SWIFT global payment system, a spokesperson for the German government said on Saturday, in a third sanctions package…
Germany suspends Hermes export credit guarantees for Russia – Handelsblatt
BERLIN – Germany is making it more difficult for companies to do business with Russia by suspending Hermes credit guarantees for exports, daily Handelsblatt reported on Friday, citing the economy ministry. “The…
Germany can ensure energy supply without Russian gas – econ minister
BERLIN – Germany can guarantee security of supply even without Russian gas or oil, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Thursday. “We will have to buy more gas, but also coal from…
‘We Must Reassess’: Germany Halts Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Certification Amid Ukraine Invasion
Germany stopped the approval process for Nord Stream 2, a pipeline that would transport natural gas directly from Russia to Europe, the nation’s leader said Tuesday. “In light of the most recent…
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