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Germany Scraps Fast-Track Citizenship as Migration Debate Intensifies

Germany has officially ended its fast-track citizenship scheme, signaling a tougher stance on migration amid growing political and public pressure. The policy, which allowed exceptionally well-integrated foreigners to obtain...

Vietnam and Germany Strengthen Strategic Partnership Through Educational and Legislative Cooperation

National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyễn Đức Hải met with Dr. Kambiz Ghawami, President of the World University Service...

Western Firms from Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, Sweden, and U.S. to Invest Over $100 Million in Ukraine’s Defense Technology Sector

Four Western companies from the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, Sweden, and the United States have pledged more than $100...

Germany Urges Europe to ‘Grow Up’ in Support for Ukraine While Avoiding ‘Escalation Trap’

Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged Europe to “grow up” and strengthen support for Ukraine after US President...

German Jets Intercept Russian Aircraft Over Baltic Amid Rising Tensions

Germany scrambled two Eurofighter jets on Sunday to intercept a Russian Il-20M reconnaissance plane over the Baltic Sea...

Poland’s President Nawrocki Pushes Germany on Reparations, Steinmeier Stands Firm

Polish President Karol Nawrocki met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin, where he raised the long-standing issue of wartime reparations. Nawrocki reiterated Poland’s...

Far-Right AfD Triples Support in German State Election

Germany’s far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has more than tripled its vote share in elections in North Rhine-Westphalia, the country’s most populous state. The...

NATO Strengthens Air Defenses as UK, France, Germany, and Denmark Back Poland Against Russian Drones

NATO announced new air defense measures in Poland after Russian drones violated its airspace, with the UK, France, Germany, and Denmark pledging fighter jets...

Merz Stresses Foreign Policy as Central to Germany’s Future

Berlin: Chancellor Friedrich Merz underscored the growing importance of foreign policy as he addressed Germany’s annual ambassadors’ conference in Berlin, marking the first time...

Germany, UK, and France Step Up Drone and Defense Support for Ukraine

Germany has announced a $351 million initiative to supply Ukraine with thousands of long-range drones capable of striking Russian military targets. Defense Minister Boris...

India Seeks German Support to Unlock EU Free Trade Deal

India has urged Germany to back its push for a long-pending free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, as both nations aim to...