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German ex-soldier who posed as refugee jailed for far-right plot

A German court on Friday sentenced a former soldier to five and a half years in prison for plotting a far-right attack on senior politicians while posing as a Syrian refugee

Verdict due on German soldier accused of far-right plot

Germans demand change a year on from deadly floods

Germany on Thursday paid tribute to more than 180 people killed in severe floods a year ago, as those left behind charged that help with the reconstruction effort has been too slow to arrive

Flood anniversary prompts sadness and soul-searching in Germany

Scholz says 'aghast and deeply sad' over Abe murder

Fairytale venue with dark past for G7 summit in Germany

Weakened Scholz seeks to seize G7 opportunity

Merkel defends Russia legacy, says 'nothing to apologise for'

Only 19% of Germans Believe German Ruling Coalition Will Last Until 2025 - Poll

Less than 20% of Germans are confident that the coalition cabinet led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz will last until Germany's next federal elections in fall of 2025, German newspaper Augsburger Allgemeine Zeitung reported on Monday, citing a new Civey poll

Germany Losing Its Influence in EU Due to Missteps Regarding Policy on Russia - Reports

A series of recent developments, including the retirement of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and missteps in the policy on Russia and its military operation in Ukraine, have eroded Berlin's authority and influence in the European Union, Politico reported on Wednesday

France's Macron wins new term after far-right battle

Taciturn Scholz under fire for hesitant Ukraine stance

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was under growing pressure on Wednesday over his perceived lack of leadership over the war in Ukraine and his dogged refusal to send heavy weapons to the country

Scholz's Approval Rating Reaches New Record Low - Survey

Le Pen, Macron prepare for tense French election duel

France votes with Macron seeking new term in tight election

Voting starts as Macron seeks new term in tight French election

France prepares for first round of tight Macron re-election bid

France on Saturday prepared for the first round of presidential elections projected to produce a run-off rematch between President Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen that will be far tighter than their duel five years ago

Scholz gets stinging defeat in parliament with Covid jab vote

France votes as tight Le Pen-Macron duel looms

Merkel defends 2008 decision to block Ukraine from NATO

Former German chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday defended her 2008 decision to block Ukraine from immediately joining NATO, rejecting President Volodymyr Zelensky's criticism as Russia's invasion clouds her 16-year legacy

Merkel Stands by 2008 Decision to Keep Ukraine Out of NATO - Reports

More Americans Have Confidence in Zelenskyy Over Biden, European Leaders - Poll

Scholz's SPD clears first election test with thumping win

Scholz's SPD in first election test