Germany’s proposal to build a national military satellite network is raising fresh concerns across Europe about fragmentation in defense strategy, as lawmakers warn the move could duplicate existing EU efforts and weaken collective capabilities. The plan, estimated at around 10 billion euros, would see Berlin develop its own constellation of low Earth orbit satellites dedicated […]
A German defense technology startup says it has taken a major step toward delivering Europe’s first sovereign hypersonic strike capability the end of the decade, following a successful high speed missile test conducted in northern Norway. The company, Hypersonica, reported that its prototype exceeded Mach six during flight and achieved a range of more than […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe has rediscovered a sense of confidence and self respect in defending a rules based international order, as global power dynamics continue to shift. Speaking before lawmakers in Berlin, Merz described a world increasingly shaped rivalry among major powers and warned that Europe must be prepared for prolonged uncertainty. He […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Iran’s current leadership may be approaching its final phase, as widespread protests continue to challenge the authority of the Islamic Republic. His remarks add to growing international scrutiny of Tehran’s response to unrest driven economic hardship, political repression, and public frustration with the ruling system. Speaking on Tuesday during […]
Germany’s new chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to help fast track a long-delayed trade agreement between India and the European Union during his first official visit to Asia, raising expectations in New Delhi that momentum could finally build around the stalled negotiations. The visit reflects Berlin’s growing focus on South Asia at a time when […]
Police in western Germany are investigating a major bank robbery after thieves used heavy drilling equipment to break into a vault and steal an estimated €30m in cash and valuables from a high street bank branch in the city of Gelsenkirchen. The break in took place at a branch of the Sparkasse savings bank and […]
German prosecutors have charged a group of young suspects, including several teenagers, with attempted murder and terrorism related offences over their alleged involvement in a violent right wing extremist network. The case has raised alarm across the country, highlighting growing concerns about radicalisation among youth and the persistence of extremist threats to Germany’s democratic system. […]
Germany is moving closer to finalizing a new model for military service after months of debate, though questions remain about how the country will meet its long-term defense recruitment goals. Federal Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced on Monday that the government could unveil its final proposal later this week. Speaking to soldiers during a visit […]
Over the past two decades Germany’s approach to China was defined deep economic engagement. German firms poured investment into China’s manufacturing boom, trade flowed in both directions, and Berlin adopted a posture of commercial optimism. That era was driven the belief that building strong economic links would benefit both countries a classic “win-win” mindset. Yet […]
After spending six years in New York for school and then work, I started to worry that if I didn’t make a hop across the pond soon, it might never happen at all. So, when a close friend who had just moved to Berlin started encouraging me to do the same, I knew that my opportunity for […]
