Germany Reacts to Trump's Call for 5% Defense Spending Increase
germany January 8, 2025 13:21Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP sparks debate in Germany.
Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP sparks debate in Germany.
The body of former American President Jimmy Carter has arrived in Washington for a state funeral on Thursday. Carter passed away on December 29 at the age of 100 in Georgia, where he lived.
Charlie Hebdo, the French satirical weekly magazine, commemorates the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack that shook the world and ignited discussions on freedom of speech.
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The US Congress officially confirmed the election victory of President Donald Trump with 312 Electoral College votes, just days before he is set to take the presidential seat for the second time.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his departure after nearly ten years in power. Trudeau stated in a press conference that he will remain in office until a successor is chosen by his party.
US President Joe Biden made a blunder by confusing the date of his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Biden claimed he has known Putin for 47 years, which is not accurate.
Turkey showcases its military strength for ten days with a massive exercise involving naval, land, and air forces in three seas. Greek media view it as a provocation, raising tensions between the two countries.
Austria's President has asked the leader of the radical right Freedom Party (FPÖ) to form a new coalition, as the attempt to form a government without the FPÖ failed. The FPÖ, which became the largest party in the recent elections, is expected to engage in talks with the Christian Democratic Austrian People's Party (ÖVP).
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Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden set aside their pride in the wake of the Capitol insurrection to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has denied the allegations of visiting Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin before the general elections on February 23.
The leader of the Christian Democratic Union in Germany, Friedrich Merz, suggests that the law facilitating the transition to German citizenship should be revised.
American President Joe Biden will present the 'Presidential Medal of Freedom' to nineteen individuals from various sectors including politics, sports, fashion, and entertainment.
Republican Mike Johnson has been re-elected as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in a surprising turn of events.
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The presidential election in Croatia has ended with a close result, leading to a second round. The current President Zoran Milanovic finished the first round ahead, but fell short of the required percentage for an outright victory.
Former US President Jimmy Carter, the Nobel Prize winner, has passed away at the age of 100. Carter, who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981, is known for his efforts in diplomacy and his tenure as a peanut farmer before entering politics.
Businessman Elon Musk, a close ally of US President-elect Trump, has sparked debates in both the US and Germany with his recent statements.
Former US President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100, according to reports from Reuters. Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States for the Democratic Party, died at his home in Plains, Georgia.
President Joe Biden is reported to still believe that he could have defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 election and regrets his decision to withdraw from the race.
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has dissolved the parliament (the Bundestag), clearing the way for new elections.
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