Tag: Olaf Scholz
Biden administration continues to cover up responsibility for destroying Nord Stream pipelines: Seymour Hersh
After the recent visit of the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz In Washington, US and German intelligence services allegedly tried to spread false cover stories through the New York Times and Germany’s Die Zeit to counter the Hersh report. Since the Hersh bomb revelation, the Biden administration has gone to extremes, often re-revealing at great lengths […]
Right now: Kristersson and Chancellor Olaf Scholz are holding a press conference
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hold a press conference after the meeting in Berlin. The most important point during the meeting is Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but the NATO issue will also be raised. Ekot transmits directly with Daniel AllingSveriges Radio’s correspondent in Berlin and and Ekot’s reporter Angela Wiese […]
USA, Lithuania in talks aimed at China
Washington – In March 1990, Lithuania became the first republic to break away from the Soviet Union by declaring itself an independent state, a decision applauded by the White House. Thirty-three years later, this Baltic country of about 2.7 million people is making bold moves to counter China, the rising global power of the century, […]
Germany announces new ‘feminist’ foreign policy
Germany’s center-left government on Wednesday announced new feminist guidelines to shape its diplomacy and development work. This includes the creation of a new role of “feminist foreign policy ambassador”. Germany will lobby to ensure that women’s issues are more in focus globally, that women are better represented and that the country’s generous development funds are […]
More than 600,000 Germans signed a petition to end heavy weapons supplies to Ukraine as 10,000 demonstrated in Berlin for peace
Notables including former Vice President of the European Commission Gunter Verheugen, former Brigadier General Erich Vadpress corps Franz Alt and Gisela Marxpoliticians Oskar Lafontaine and Jürgen Todenhoferand political scientists Come on Funke and Ulrike Guerot were among the first to sign the petition. The authors of the petition stated that “with the support of the […]
Roundup: Germany mum on Nord Stream explosions amid US sabotage claims
BERLIN, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — The German government is condoning the explosions that destroyed the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines on Sept. 26 last year, even as the country continues to suffer a severe energy crisis following the disruption of Russian gas supplies. Without even giving access to members of the German Bundestag (the […]
Germany mum on Nord Stream explosions amid US sabotage claims
© Provided by Xinhua Without even giving access to members of the German Bundestag, all information on the matter has been classified as “highly confidential” due to the so-called third-party rule, which prevents conflicts with the interests of the allied states or their intelligence services. BERLIN, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — The German government is condoning […]
The crisis in Ukraine puts the EU’s strategic independence back in the spotlight
© Provided by Xinhua The EU has also supported Ukraine but analysts say it is clear that the US has taken the lead. ROME, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) — The conflict in Ukraine has brought the decades-old issue of the European Union’s (EU) strategic autonomy back into the spotlight, analysts say. In many ways, the United […]
Anti-war demonstrations in Washington, Munich and Helsinki
Former US Congressman and presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard warned that Ukraine’s proxy war against Russia could turn into a direct conflict between the US/NATO and Russia, with catastrophic consequences. He criticized those who talk about “how we fight and win” as if a war with a nuclear-armed country could ever be won. “Whether intentional or […]
Scholz pleads for tank
Allies who asked Berlin to “free the leopards” have so far failed to deliver on their rhetoric Germany has urged its European partners to keep their promises to supply Ukraine with Leopard tanks. Few countries have stepped up to actually provide the German-made weapon, despite loud calls for Berlin to approve shipments to Kiev earlier […]
Scholz votes thanks to the appeal
Allies who asked Berlin to “free the leopards” have so far failed to deliver on their rhetoric Germany has urged its European partners to keep their promises to supply Ukraine with Leopard tanks. Few countries have stepped up to provide the German-made weapon, despite loud calls for Berlin to approve shipments to Kiev earlier this […]
US and Norway blew up the Nord Stream Pipelines: Seymour Hersh
If Hersh’s report is accurate, this act of terrorism directed at the infrastructure of its own allies would have significant implications for the relationship between the United States and Germany and could be a turning point in relations between US and Europe. ”Last June, the Navy divers, operating under the cover of a widely publicised […]
Hersh claims Russia’s Nord Stream 1 and 2 blown up on order of Biden
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Navy’s Diving and Salvage Center can be found in a location as obscure as its name-down what was once a country lane in rural Panama City, a now-booming resort city in the southwestern panhandle of Florida, 70 miles south of the Alabama border. The center’s complex is as nondescript as […]
Savola: Finland participates in the international supply of tanks to Ukraine
“Finland’s contribution cannot be too great in light of our defense capabilities. We are not yet a member of NATO, and we cannot compromise on our own defense, Savola said. He estimates that Finland could offer training and maintenance services to Ukraine in addition to tanks. Although decisions on the details of the support package […]
Why can’t the West agree on how much military aid to send to Ukraine?
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been under enormous pressure to deliver Leopard tanks to Ukraine. The government in Kyiv has long argued it desperately needs them to retake territory seized by Russia in its 2022 invasion, and to protect the rest of Ukraine from the Kremlin’s looming spring offensive. So far, Berlin has refused, and […]
The EU called for increased spending to compete with the US
Leaders of the bloc will meet next month to discuss possible responses to what they see as unfair measures Germany and France have called on the EU to increase support for domestic industry and unleash massive investment to avoid falling behind US companies in light of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which they say […]
No German decision on tanks for Ukraine despite mounting pressure
Germany said Friday that no decision had been made on providing battle tanks sought by Kyiv, despite an emotional plea from President Volodymyr Zelensky. Western defence ministers gathered at Ramstein Air Base in Germany for a crucial US-led meeting to hammer out future military aid to Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all […]
World Economic Forum ’23: Participants braced for profound systemic transformation
It says a lot about this gathering that the managing directors and chairmen of most of Denmark’s largest companies – including the managers responsible for Mærsk, Carlsberg, DSV, Lego Group, Novo Nordisk, PensionDenmark, Vestas and Ørsted – will be present, but they won’t even be considered VIPs. So it’s no wonder snipers can be seen […]
Putin vows to continue targeting Ukraine’s power grid
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia will continue to strike Ukraine’s energy grid after waves of missile attacks have left parts of the country without clean water and electricity. Pope Francis broke down and wept as he spoke about the suffering of Ukrainians during a prayer at Rome’s Spanish Steps. Read our live […]
Live: Putin vows to continue targeting Ukraine’s power grid
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia will continue to strike Ukraine’s energy grid after waves of missile attacks have left parts of the country without clean water and electricity. Pope Francis broke down and wept as he spoke about the suffering of Ukrainians during a prayer at Rome’s Spanish Steps. Follow our live […]
Live: Kremlin sees ‘risk’ of Ukrainian attacks on annexed Crimea
The Kremlin said Thursday that Crimea was vulnerable to Ukrainian attacks after the Russian military downed a drone near the peninsula’s largest city, home to a key Russian naval base. The comments came a day after President Vladimir Putin admitted that Russia’s war in Ukraine would be “a long process”. Follow our live blog for […]
Good morning World!
In Godmorgon the world, the Panelen, gossip by Nina Wormbs, Public Service and gossip by Mark Levengood. Here is the full content of the program: Hour 1: It freed Kherson – he hid the orphanage children Packages or money – which is better to give? Olaf Scholz’s first year as chancellor in Germany Chronicle by […]
Live: China urges ‘calm’ after missile strike in Poland
China on Wednesday called for “calm” following a deadly missile strike on a Polish village near the border with Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). 9:27am: NATO holds emergency talks after missile lands in Poland Ambassadors from the 30 NATO nations gathered in Brussels Wednesday […]
Germany blocks Chinese media for chip takeover
Berlin is reportedly concerned about national security and possible economic dependency Germany is on a mission to protect its domestic chip industry from takeovers by Chinese companies, according to media reports. The country’s economy ministry formally blocked a Swedish subsidiary of China’s Sai Microelectronics from buying Dortmund-based chip maker Elmos for 85 million euros, Politico […]
Live: Putin says civilians in Ukraine’s Kherson should be evacuated
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that civilians in Ukraine’s Kherson region should be evacuated from the conflict zone, the Kremlin chief’s first acknowledgment of a worsening situation in a region he claims to have annexed. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times are local time in Paris (GMT+1). 14:28: G7 ministers […]
Zelensky says grain deal resumption important for ‘whole world’
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky Wednesday hailed “a significant diplomatic result for our country and the whole world” after Russia rejoined a deal to allow Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea. Read our live blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. All times are Paris local time (GMT+1). This live page is no […]
Live: Zelensky says grain deal resumption important for ‘whole world’
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky Wednesday hailed “a significant diplomatic result for our country and the whole world” after Russia rejoined a deal to allow Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris local time (GMT+1). 10:16pm: Zelensky says grain deal resumption important for ‘whole […]
Macron’s summit of the European Political Community begins in Prague
Leaders from 44 European countries will gather in Prague on Thursday to launch a European political community aimed at boosting security and economic prosperity. Critics say the new forum is an attempt to slow EU enlargement. The meeting in the Czech capital is the idea of French President Emmanuel Macron, with the support of German […]
Russia plans annexation ceremony as Ukrainian allies brace for sanctions
The Kremlin said Russia will hold a ceremony on Friday to officially incorporate four areas of Ukraine into Russia, a process Ukraine and its allies have dismissed as illegal while promising retaliation in the form of new sanctions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday that the ceremony will include Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
Russia will officially annex four regions of Ukraine tomorrow
He added that Putin will make a speech on this occasion. A referendum organized by Russian authorities to annex the occupied territories of Ukraine was largely considered a “scam” and has been widely criticized by several countries. Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz Germany said Germany would never accept the results of the “fake” referendums on […]
Haavisto: Finland will cut Russian visas by 90 percent
The Finnish government decided on Tuesday to significantly reduce the number of tourist visas granted to Russian citizens due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Finland also supports the termination of the visa facilitation agreement with Russia. foreign minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) says that Finland will limit the number of Russian visa applications it accepts […]
Olaf Scholz in a meeting with Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson
During Tuesday, the Chancellor of Germany visits Stockholm. He and Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson have a joint press conference this morning. Issues expected to be discussed are economic development, the security situation and a green transition.
Tuesday’s papers: visa issue, omicron bump, road sign peak
On Tuesday, the Finnish government will discuss the issue of Russian tourist visas. Helsingin sanomat newspaper reports. A political agreement is expected to be reached at the Tuesday evening session, but formal decisions will be made only later. Despite the fact that Finland cannot stop issuing tourist visas to Russians completely, the Finnish Foreign Minister […]
Prime Minister Marin: Europe must support Ukraine together
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said that the nations of Europe must stand together behind Ukraine as the country defends itself against Russia "brutal war". "We must continue our support for Ukraine. We must be strong and we must be united," Marin said. The Prime Minister of Finland spoke on Monday at a press conference […]
Finland is considering limiting tourist visas for Russians
The Finnish government will meet on Tuesday to discuss the restrictions on tourist visas for Russian citizens. prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has demanded an EU-wide decision to limit the access of Russian tourists to the Schengen area. He added that he expects the issue to be raised at EU meetings, the first of which […]
The share prices of Fortum and Uniper continue to fall due to the rescue package news
Energy company Fortum’s share price continued to fall on Monday after the opening of the Helsinki Stock Exchange. The stock fell about seven percent in afternoon trade. The share of Fortum’s German subsidiary Uniper, meanwhile, was down more than nine percent on the Frankfurt stock exchange. The share prices of the two companies fell on […]
The Board of Trade asks Tuppurai about the Uniper crisis
Finland’s Minister of Ownership Titti Tuppurainen (SDP) arrived in front of the parliament’s trade committee on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the ongoing negotiations with Germany regarding the financially troubled German gas importer Uniper. Fortum, which is majority-owned by the Finnish state, acquired the majority of the German energy giant in 2019. Currently, Fortum owns 78 […]
The Trade Committee meets to discuss the Uniper crisis, Purra demands the entire parliament to meet again
Chairman of the Finnish opposition Riikka Purra has called on the parliament to reconvene so that the ministers can explain the risks related to Uniper to Finnish taxpayers. The German energy giant, which is in financial difficulties, is a subsidiary of Fortum, which is majority owned by the Finnish state. "Parliament must be convened quickly. […]
Australian Labor is not alone. Left parties are making a comeback
One aspect of May’s federal election has been strangely overlooked: Labor’s gains follow a pattern among the main center-left parties in Europe and comparable countries. Traditional social democratic and workers-based parties are re-emerging and now hold offices (alone or in coalition) in all Scandinavia and in Germany, Spain, Portugal and New Zealand. Where the last […]
NATO chief: Finland and Sweden have the right to choose their own path
Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg answered the Russian president Vladimir PutinComments on the possible increased military presence of NATO in Finland and Sweden at a press conference closing the Alliance’s Madrid Summit. "Finland and Sweden are independent countries and they have the right to choose their own path and join NATO. We have welcomed […]
Live: “You will not win,” the Spanish prime minister told Putin
The war in Ukraine will be in focus for a NATO summit in Madrid, its secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, is considered “crucial” for the alliance’s future on Wednesday. Finland and Sweden will be formally invited to join the alliance after Turkey put down its opposition on Tuesday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. […]
France, Germany, Italy and Romania support Ukraine’s accession to the EU
On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron promised his support for Ukraine’s campaign to join the EU. His support came during a visit to the country with the leaders of Germany, Romania and Italy. “We support all four statuses as immediate candidates for accession,” Macron told a joint news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian […]
NATO chiefs cancel visit to Germany
Jens Stoltenberg has interrupted a series of personal meetings in Germany and Romania NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg abruptly canceled his visit to Berlin on Thursday, just hours before arriving in the German capital. The head of the military alliance has developed shingles, according to his office. Stoltenberg was scheduled to visit Berlin for talks […]
Germany sends Ukraine one of its most modern weapons Scholz
Kyiv will receive anti-aircraft missiles, the chancellor told parliament Germany will send more advanced weapons to Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz told parliament on Wednesday. Among other things, the government has decided to deliver IRIS-T air defense systems to the country, he said. The missiles were originally an air-launched European replacement for the US-made AIM-9 Sidewinder. […]
Zelenskij besöker Ukrainas öst när Ryssland pressar på Donbas
Ukrainas president Volodymyr Zelensky gjorde i söndags sin första resa till landets krigshärjade öster sedan inledningen av Moskvas invasion, då ryska styrkor intensifierade sina ansträngningar för att erövra nyckelstäder i Donbas-regionen. Läs vår liveblogg för att se hur alla dagens händelser utvecklades. Den här livesidan uppdateras inte längre. För mer av vår bevakning av kriget […]
Live: Ryssland beskjuter Charkiv, kriget i Donbas når maximal intensitet
Ryska styrkor beskjuter Charkiv och dödade fyra personer på torsdagen efter att Moskvas försök att erövra Ukrainas andra stad avvisades tidigt i kriget. Längre söderut nådde striderna i Donbas-regionen “maximal intensitet”, enligt en hög ukrainsk försvarstjänsteman. Följ FRANCE 24:s liveblogg för den senaste utvecklingen. Alla tider är Paris-tid (GMT+2). 18:03: Mariupols hamn mineras, öppen för […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 23 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 02:00: Russian citizens can express their dissatisfaction with the way the war against Ukraine is going, the British Ministry of Defense predicted on Monday, based on the number of casualties suffered […]
Germany has lost the last traces of Russia’s independence
Chancellor Scholz is no? Offended liverwurst? because he was not offended by a Ukrainian ambassador who called him one, FM Lavrov said One can hardly refer to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as an “offended liverwurst”, given that when the Ukrainian ambassador to Germany Andrey Melnik called him, Scholz did not appear offended at all, Russian […]
Niinistö: Applying for Finland to NATO is not against anyone
“As a member of NATO, Finland will not grow any bigger.” Although Niinistö described the current situation as a “historic turning point,” he estimates that membership will not change everything. “Finland’s security will continue to be the highest priority of our foreign and security policy.” “Russia is and still is Finland’s neighbor. We need to […]
China is targeting NATO
China increasingly sees the war in Ukraine – and the role of the United States and its NATO allies in supporting Kyiv against Moscow – as a reflection of future tensions between the military bloc and Beijing in the Indo-Pacific region. Ever since Russian tanks first crossed into Ukraine on February 24, Beijing has taken […]
Live: German Foreign Minister visits Bucha on surprise trip to Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock paid a surprise visit to Ukraine’s martyr city of Bucha on Tuesday, a day after Russian missiles struck the strategic port city of Odesa. Earlier, diplomats said the UN Security Council would hold a crisis meeting on Thursday to discuss the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24’s live […]
Live: UN again trying to evacuate Mariupol civilians, says Guterres
The UN said a third operation is under way to evacuate civilians from the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, where fighting continued on Thursday at a besieged steel plant despite Moscow’s pledge to open humanitarian corridors. Earlier, Poland said an international donor conference raised more than 6 billion euros to help rebuild the war-torn country. […]
Live: Israel says Putin apologised for Lavrov’s Hitler remarks
Russia’s Vladimir Putin has apologised for his foreign minister’s claim that Adolf Hitler had Jewish roots in a phone call with Naftali Bennett, the Israeli PM’s office said Thursday. Earlier, Poland said an international donor conference raised more than 6 billion euros for Ukraine, where fighting continued at a besieged steel plant in Mariupol despite […]
Germany supports NATO expansion
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Germany will support Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to the NATO military alliance, said Chancellor Olaf Scholz, after the two Nordic states expressed interest in joining despite decades of neutrality. – Other media news – After talking to reporters on Tuesday after two days of closed meetings with his Finnish and Swedish counterparts […]
Prime Minister Modi examines India-Sweden’s bilateral partnership with counterpart Andersson
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): In addition to the second India-Nordic summit in Copenhagen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with her Swedish counterpart Magdalena Andersson on Wednesday, where both sides reviewed the progress of the bilateral partnership. This was the first meeting between the two leaders. Both leaders also discussed the possibilities of deepening cooperation […]
Prime Minister Modi for bilateral talks with Norwegian counterparts ahead of the second India-Nordic summit
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): Ahead of the India-Nordic summit to be held on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on the last part of her three-day visit to Europe, will hold bilateral talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Copenhagen, Denmark. On Twitter, the Prime Minister’s Office wrote: “Strengthens friendships with Norway. […]
Germany says it will support NATO’s expansion
Russia’s attack on Ukraine was a? Turning point? for security relations in Europe, said the German Chancellor Germany will support Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO’s military alliance, said Chancellor Olaf Scholz, after the two Nordic states expressed interest in joining despite decades of neutrality. After talking to reporters on Tuesday after two days of […]
Prime Minister Modi participates in the India-Nordic summit, visit France today
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the second India-Nordic summit in Denmark, before traveling to Paris to meet newly elected President Emmanuel Macron on the last day of his three-day European visit on Wednesday. The second India-Nordic summit will see the prime ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway, and […]
Marin in Germany: Finland discusses security guarantees with major allies
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) and his Swedish counterpart Magdalena Andersson held second-day talks with the host German Chancellor Olaf Scholz near Berlin on Tuesday. The war in Ukraine and the pending NATO decisions in the two Nordic countries dominated the negotiations and the three-way press conference. In his comments at the 18th-century Schloss in […]
The Prime Minister of India will visit Europe from Monday
NEW DELHI, May 1 (Xinhua) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel early Monday for a tour of three European nations, namely Germany, Denmark and France, Foreign Minister Vinay Mohan Kwatra announced on Sunday. This will be Modi’s first visit abroad this year. “Premier will share India’s perspective on Ukraine during its tour of […]
The German Chancellor invites the Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden to Berlin to discuss
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) will visit Berlin next week at the invitation of the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The government office announced in a press release that Marin will attend a meeting at the Schloss Meseberg castle retreat near Berlin on Tuesday, May 3rd. The Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson will also take […]
Prime Minister Modi will visit Germany, Denmark, France next week
New Delhi [India]April 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to three European countries – Germany, Denmark and France – from May 2-4, the Foreign Ministry (MEA) said on Wednesday. In a statement, the MEA said that this will be the Prime Minister’s first visit abroad in 2022. In Berlin, the […]
Mariupol is still Ukrainian, says mayor of besieged port city
Ukraine said it was not opening humanitarian corridors on Wednesday that would allow civilians to evacuate, accusing Russian forces of violating agreements on granting safe passage. Mariupol’s mayor, Vadym Boichenko, told a press conference that Russian forces had destroyed all the buses slated for use in evacuations. Follow the day’s events as they unfolded on […]
The war in Europe gives Britain new impetus for a role on the world stage
Since Brexit, Britain has turned its back on Europe and fought to find natural allies as a solo global player. Now war in Ukraine can help Britain forge new ties with old partners. April 9, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson traveled to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. It was […]
New arms deliveries to Ukraine were announced
Berlin and Stockholm will send a total of 7,000 anti-tank weapons to Kyiv Sweden and Germany both announced on Wednesday that they will send thousands of anti-tank weapons to Ukraine. Both countries have flooded Ukraine with anti-tank weapons, with Germany refraining from previous commitments on pacifism in light of Russia’s military offensive. Sweden’s Foreign Minister […]
Marin: Finland is ready to tighten sanctions against Russia
He said additional measures weighed include sanctions against other individuals and an extension of the blockade of Russian financial transactions promoted by Swift. Several heads of state are calling for tougher measures on a busy diplomatic day that included a meeting of NATO, the G7 and the European Council. The Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz […]
Niinistö and Macron will discuss Ukraine on Monday in Paris
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macronwill meet in Paris on Monday According to Niinistö’s office, discussions at Macron’s official residence will focus on Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the European security environment. The Finnish leadership has participated in several high-level international meetings since the start of the war in Ukraine. The […]
Niinistö discusses Ukraine’s war with Putin
Sauli Niinistö spoke with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin by phone on Friday, reports from the Office of the President of the Republic. The conversation focused "exclusively on the war in Ukraine," Niinistö is said to have emphasized the impact of the conflict on Ukraine in the form of human suffering and its role […]
Niinistö and Zelensky talk about Finland’s support for Ukraine
Sauli Niinistö spoke with Ukraine on Friday Volodymyr Zelensky on the phone, the Office of the President of the Republic says. According to Niinistö’s office, the duo discussed the war in Ukraine and Finland’s aid and support to the country. The need for the safe evacuation of civilians and the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear power […]
Opinion: Let us promise to restart a democratic Russia
Once again, war in Europe has the potential to overthrow the existing world order; Naked Russian aggression has surprised most, if not all, Western leaders. Now, with the benefit of hindsight, we recognize that the signs were actually there, but we conveniently chose to ignore them, believing that we basically understood the rationale behind the […]
Nord Stream 2 files for bankruptcy
The Swiss company behind the DKK 75 billion Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline has filed for bankruptcy and fired all its employees after Western sanctions, according to Swiss radio station SRF. Nord Stream 2 AG, which is owned by the Russian state-owned gas giant Gazprom, is seeking to settle its bankruptcy claims ahead of a […]
Niinistö: The situation in Ukraine is similar to that in Finland before the Winter War
– Now, however, it is worth noting that the meeting is being prepared sometime in the middle of next week. [Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey] Lavrov and [US Secretary of State Antony] Blinken“he added.” But yes, there are nasty signs in Ukraine. “ President of the United States Joe Biden on Friday stated Putin […]
Western allies fear that the Kremlin will extend armed threats
LVIV, UKRAINE – Ukraine’s Western allies warned last week of an “imminent” attack from Russia, and earlier this week that turned into an attack that remained a “distinct possibility”. But now a consensus is being formed that the Kremlin intends to keep NATO and Kiev in suspense and is preparing to continue with a strategy […]
Haavisto: Every day without an attack is a victory for diplomacy
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Pekka Haavisto (Green) has said that recent meetings between German and Russian leaders show that continuing tensions in Ukraine could continue to be resolved through diplomatic means. The security situation in the region remains tense, and Western countries have expressed concern about the impending attack on Ukraine as Russia […]
FM Haavisto: Finland will not send weapons to Ukraine
Finland will not send weapons to Ukraine because it threatens to attack Russia, says the foreign minister Pekka Haavisto (Green). Haavisto also said on Yle TV1’s breakfast television program on Tuesday that there is still hope for a diplomatic solution to the crisis, even though the United States has announced Russia is planning an attack […]
International Round-Up: Denmark’s COVID-19 vaccine donations are wasted
Flemming shakes The error meant that countries that initially agreed to take the vaccines ended up giving up because they were unable to use the vaccines before they expired. Minister for Development Aid, Flemming Møller Mortensen, is shaken by the revelations, and he revealed that the Danish authorities have initiated a legal dialogue with AstraZeneca […]
Norway and Germany cooperate in green energy transition
– Germany is Norway’s most important partner in Europe. We must further develop energy cooperation in renewable energy, and explore opportunities in areas such as hydrogen and offshore wind. Through cooperation, we can achieve common goals of green transition and lower emissions, says Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visits Berlin […]
Roundup: European dignitaries join the list of those infected with covid-19
BRUSSELS, January 7 (Xinhua) – Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, Polish President Andrzej Duda, and King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have joined the growing list of dignitaries in Europe infected with covid-19 since the New Year. DIGNITARES INFECTED Nehammer tested positive for covid-19 on Friday, the Austrian Chancellor said, adding that he […]
Right now: Olaf Scholz takes over in Germany
The Social Democrat Olaf Scholz is elected Chancellor and new head of government in Germany with 395 votes. After tough government negotiations, the three governing parties signed a coalition agreement yesterday. The coalition between Social Democrats, Liberals and Greens has never before ruled at the national level. “A number of members of the three coalition […]
The Danish and German business community are fistfights, even though their leaders cannot quite cope with it
Considering that Germany’s population is 13 times that of Denmark, the country’s daily corona rate of 50,000 is not significantly greater than the 2,132 cases confirmed by the Statens Serum Institut this afternoon, but it is moving towards significantly more actions. And tomorrow it will affect Queen Margrethe II, who is currently part of a […]
The Germans voted and everything is unclear?
Almost a year ago, the Social Democrats (SPD) were 15 percent in the polls. The Chancellor seemed unattainable. How did the SPD manage to get close to 26% last night and rise again to become the biggest party? It ran a fairly smooth campaign (probably the best since 1998) Olaf Scholz. The fact that all […]
Lykketoft: SPD on the post of chancellor will strengthen the Danish government
If the chancellor’s post falls to Olaf Scholz, and his party, the Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (SPD), gains government power with the support of the Greens, it will be of great benefit to the Social Democratic-led government in Denmark. It will help to legitimize and strengthen the policies of the government and the Social Democrats in […]
The last debate for the German chancellor candidates
In Germany, the last debate between the three candidates for the post of Chancellor was held on Sunday evening. The big question is how the CDU’s Armin Laschet managed against the SPD’s Olaf Scholz. Ekot’s Germany correspondent Caroline Salzinger reports directly.
EU Recovery Fund: The worst trade ever
Although the coronavirus situation and its economic consequences should be taken seriously, it is worth wondering about this elephant in the room: the transfer of EUR 750 billion was planned without a referendum, and at the same time the rules of the European Union have been extended. Why are the governments of the Member States […]
European Union – United States to the Federation
The package debate in Finland led to a curious war between the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and the Grand Committee on EU Affairs, in which the last word on EU decision-making remained unclear. No one denies that recovery and temporary indebtedness are necessary. However, many disagree with the measures taken. Participation in the stimulus package […]
