Nord Stream 2 to be completed, Merkel said

“We spoke, of course, about the Nord Stream project. It is legitimized through the new European legislation, we need to bring it to the end. Germany and other European countries benefit from the Nord Stream. Everyone is interested in diversifying their gas supplies, but this a very important project, “Merkel said following talks with the … Read more

RTL / ntv trend barometer: Esken cannot convince SPD voters

The vast majority of SPD supporters would refuse to vote for Saskia Esken as candidate for chancellor. In the absence of suitable candidates, most Germans count on Angela Merkel to remain in the saddle until the end of her term. The new SPD leader Saskia Esken cannot convince even SPD supporters. According to the RTL … Read more

“No longer legally compliant”: Bundeswehr is examining rapid withdrawal from Iraq

Iraq decides that all foreign soldiers should leave the country – which may have serious consequences for German troops on the ground. The Bundeswehr is already preparing for an abrupt end to its training mission. Meanwhile, Berlin is trying to save what can still be saved. After the Iraqi Parliament called for the withdrawal of … Read more