German Foreign Minister Beerbock calls China a “systemic rival” in report on his visit to the country

Germany’s Foreign Minister Beerbock told the Bundestag on Wednesday that China was becoming a “systemic rival” rather than a trading partner or competitor, in a report on his visit to China last week. It was more than a shock,” he said. FILE PHOTO: German Foreign Minister Beerbock speaks during a press conference in Beijing, April … Read more

Corona regulations for travelers from China, aviation industry groups criticize EU | Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) – A group of airlines and airports has criticized the European Union for encouraging passengers on flights from China to the EU to test negative for the new coronavirus. FILE PHOTO: Charles de Gaulle Airport in December 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier [ロンドン 5日 ロイター] – Groups of airlines and airports slammed the European Union … Read more

Ukraine needs Patriot surface-to-air missiles to convince Germany = foreign minister | Reuters

The US-made Patriot ground intercept system was needed to defend Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure under heavy attack by Russian forces, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleva said on Thursday. Taken in Mikoraiu in August. Photo provided (2022 Reuters/SES Ukraine/via REUTERS) [ブカレスト 30日 ロイター] – Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba said Thursday that the US-made Patriot ground intercept system is … Read more

Probability of landing interceptor missiles in Ukraine, final responsibility to Russia = NATO | Reuters

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) secretary general Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday that the missile that landed in Poland was most likely a Ukrainian interceptor. February 2022. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins [ブリュッセル 16日 ロイター] -On the 16th the secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Stoltenberg stated that the missile that landed in Poland was … Read more

G7 Foreign Ministers Call on China to Refrain from Emphasis on Armed Threats to Stability of the Taiwan Strait | Reuters

BEIJING (Reuters) – European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Borrell (pictured) said Thursday that while the West must reduce its dependence on China, it cannot be put on par with the Russia. FILE PHOTO: BRUSSELS 2022 REUTERS / Piroschka van de Wouw MUENSTER, Germany (Reuters) – A meeting of foreign ministers from … Read more

NATO membership of two Nordic countries, reception times = Secretary General | Reuters

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday that Finland and Sweden have met Turkey’s demands for NATO membership and that now was the time to welcome the two Nordic countries into NATO. (2022 REUTERS / Pascal Rossignol) [イスタンブール 3日 ロイター] – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday that Finland and Sweden have met … Read more

EU incorporates support for Ukraine into the 2023 budget | Reuters

EU finance ministers have agreed to integrate Ukraine aid into the EU budget for 2023 to make spending more systematic and predictable, European Commission Vice-President Dombrovskis said. REUTERS / Yves Herman / photo file BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU finance ministers agreed on Wednesday to integrate EU aid to Ukraine into the 2023 budget to make … Read more

EU discusses offering Ukrainian military coaching next week = Superior Consultant Borrell | Reuters

European Union (EU) Higher Agent for Foreign Affairs and Stability Borrell said Wednesday that EU defense ministers will go over options for offering military services training to the Ukrainian military at a assembly of Ukrainian protection ministers. EU in Prague from 29 to 30. (Reuters / Yves Herman, 2022) [ブリュッセル 24日 ロイター] – European Union … Read more

STOCK MARKET TICKER Irish benchmark index at 13-year high thanks to Brexit deal

Frankfurt, December 29th (Reuters) – The following is the stock exchange ticker for important price movements on the international financial markets and their causes: 1:01 p.m. – The UK-EU free trade agreement relief gives the Irish stock market a boost. The leading index of the Dublin Stock Exchange rose by 1.4 percent on the first … Read more

The Brexit deal is still stuck in fishing and would still be hours away

FILE PHOTO: The flag of the United Kingdom and several of the European Union in Brussels, Belgium, on December 9, 2020. REUTERS / Johanna Geron BRUSSELS, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Negotiations to conclude a Brexit trade deal could still have “a few hours to go,” a UK source said on Thursday as expectations continued for … Read more