The leaders of Germany, France and Poland are calling for stronger military ties in Europe. That’s after US Presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would not protect NATO member states that aren’t contributing enough funds to the alliance. Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Berlin, Germany. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Europe #OlafScholz #DonaldTusk #EmanuelMacron #Germany #Poland #France #EUDefenceForce #NATO #DonaltTrump #UnitedStates #EuropeDefence #UkraineWar #NATOFunding #EuropeSecurity #PolandArmy #TransAtlanticCooperation #EuropeDefenceSpending
Ukrainian soldiers in the field now use German Gepard anti-aircraft guns to defend their skies, German anti-tank weapons to pierce Russian armour, and German howitzers to shell enemy troops. But the prize that Ukraine urgently seeks to regain territory before an expected Russian offensive this spring, the German-manufactured Leopard 2 battle tank, remains frustratingly out of reach. Germany is one of the largest donors of military hardware to Ukraine, but over 11 months of war, Berlin has only stepped up deliveries under pressure and only after other allies made the first move. If it were to provide the battle tanks, or even licence the re-export of Leopards from other countries’ […]
Germany is ready to authorise Poland to send German-made Leopard tanks to Ukraine to help Kyiv fight the Russian invasion if Warsaw makes such a request, foreign minister Annalena Baerbock has said. “If we are asked the question, then we will not stand in the way,” Baerbock told LCI television on Sunday after a Franco-German summit in Paris. The comments appeared to signal that Berlin was ready to authorise European countries to deliver German-made tanks to Ukraine amid growing pressure from Kyiv and other allies for such a move. Under the license agreement, countries cannot send German tanks without Berlin’s approval. Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Berlin, Germany. Subscribe […]
Food banks in Germany are struggling to keep up with demand. The number of people depending on handouts has risen by at least 50 percent in the past year. Nearly two million are relying on charity as rising costs of living bite. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Berlin, Germany. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Germany #GermanyFoodBanks #GermanyCharity #GermanyCostOfLivingCrisis #GermanyInflation #BerlinerTafel
While some European countries like Finland have closed their borders for Russian tourists, others like Germany are offering those who refuse to fight in the Ukraine war, the chance to apply for asylum. More than 60,000 Russians entered the EU in the week after president Vladimir Putin announced partial mobilization. EU members are divided between a willingness to support opponents of Vladimir Putin and fears over security. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Berlin. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Germany #EuropeanUnion #UkraineWar #RussianMobilization #EuropeRefugeeCrisis
The Eurozone is reporting record inflation, with the rate now at its highest since records began in 1997. In the 19 countries that use the Euro, the rate has soared to 8.6 per cent. And that is sending the cost of living to new highs. Al Jazeera’s @Dominic Kane reports from Berlin, Germany. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Germany #Inflation
For 16 years, Chancellor Angela Merkel steered Germany through economic meltdowns, refugee crises and, most recently, a global pandemic. But her leadership has come to an end. Incoming Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces numerous challenges, including rising COVID-19 infections, climate change, and tensions with Russia and China. So what’s next for Germany and Europe? Presenter: Hazem Sika Guests: Ulrich Brueckner – Professor of Political Science, Stanford University in Berlin. Rebecca Christie – Non-resident Fellow at the independent think tank Bruegel. Matt Qvortrup – Chair of Applied Political Science at Coventry University and author of ‘Angela Merkel: Europe’s Most Influential Leader’. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: […]
Germany is marking Angela Merkel’s last full day as chancellor, saying goodbye to a leader who has played a key role in Europe and the global stage. Olaf Scholz is set to replace her on Wednesday – bringing the curtain down on her 16 years in office. It paves the way for a transformed political landscape, with a new coalition government in place. Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Berlin, Germany. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Germany #AngelaMerkel #Merkel
Rescue teams in Germany are continuing the search for more victims of last week’s devastating floods. Almost 200 people have been confirmed dead in Germany and neighbouring countries. An army of volunteers has been helping German residents who were badly hit by the disaster. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from the historic German town of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, which she found covered in a thick layer of mud. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Germany #GermanyFloods #AljazeeraEnglish
