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February 21, 2026 • 4 min read • David Okonkwo

Germany's Childcare Crisis: Impact on Workforce Participation

Germany's childcare shortages force parents into part-time roles, challenging Chancellor Merz's call for increased work hours.

#Germany #childcare #workforce

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Germany's Exit from FCAS Warplane Deal Raises EU Defense Concerns

Deutsche Welle

February 20, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

Germany's Exit from FCAS Warplane Deal Raises EU Defense Concerns

Chancellor Merz's hint at Germany's withdrawal from FCAS deal may challenge EU defense unity amidst geopolitical tensions.

#EU defense #FCAS project #Germany

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Germany Confronts China's Economic Might: Merz's Bold Move

Deutsche Welle

February 19, 2026 • 3 min read • David Okonkwo

Germany Confronts China's Economic Might: Merz's Bold Move

Chancellor Merz faces rising pressure to counterbalance China's economic influence, sparking debates over new trade barriers.

#Germany #China #trade

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Global Order in Peril: Germany's Merz Cautions at Security Summit

BBC

February 16, 2026

Global Order in Peril: Germany's Merz Cautions at Security Summit

German Chancellor Merz warns at Munich's security summit about the fragility of the world's rules-based order amidst rising tensions.

#geopolitics #Germany #international relations

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Merkel Dismisses Presidential Speculation: A Shift in German Politics

Deutsche Welle

February 15, 2026

Merkel Dismisses Presidential Speculation: A Shift in German Politics

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel calls reports of her presidential candidacy 'absurd,' amid strategic maneuvers by German political parties.

#Angela Merkel #German politics #Germany

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Evolving German Perceptions of US: A Geopolitical Shift

Deutsche Welle

February 15, 2026

Evolving German Perceptions of US: A Geopolitical Shift

German trust in the US has shifted dramatically since 2016, influenced by Donald Trump's policies, raising concerns over global stability.

#Germany #United States #Donald Trump

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Germany Seeks to Bridge US-EU Divide, Calls for New Trump Partnership

Deutsche Welle

February 14, 2026

Germany Seeks to Bridge US-EU Divide, Calls for New Trump Partnership

Germany's Chancellor urges renewed trans-Atlantic ties, addressing US-EU tensions under Trump at the Munich Security Conference.

#Germany #US-EU relations #Trump Administration

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Germany and France Discuss Joint European Nuclear Deterrent

The New York Times

February 14, 2026

Germany and France Discuss Joint European Nuclear Deterrent

Germany initiates talks with France about a European nuclear deterrent to strengthen EU security strategy.

#European security #nuclear deterrent #Germany

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Bundestag Speaker Visits Gaza Post-Attack: A Diplomatic Move?

Deutsche Welle

February 14, 2026

Bundestag Speaker Visits Gaza Post-Attack: A Diplomatic Move?

Julia Klöckner becomes the first German politician to visit Gaza post-attack. Her visit, limited to Israeli-controlled zones, draws domestic criticism.

#Germany #Gaza #Julia Klöckner

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Tesla Sparks Controversy Amidst Trade Union Clash in Germany

Deutsche Welle

February 13, 2026

Tesla Sparks Controversy Amidst Trade Union Clash in Germany

Tesla faces backlash in Germany after charging a trade union member amidst a dispute with IG Metall over alleged unauthorized meeting recording.

#Tesla #Germany #IG Metall

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Germany Delves into Epstein Files Amid Growing European Scandal

Deutsche Welle

February 12, 2026

Germany Delves into Epstein Files Amid Growing European Scandal

Germany investigates Epstein files, prompting broader European scrutiny as media and politicians demand accountability and transparency.

#Germany #Jeffrey Epstein #scandal

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German Referee's Viral Proposal Followed by Unexplained Attack

Deutsche Welle

February 11, 2026

German Referee's Viral Proposal Followed by Unexplained Attack

Referee Pascal Kaiser's proposal went viral, but joy turned to concern after he was attacked under unclear circumstances.

#Germany #LGBTQ rights #sports

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Germany's Childcare Crisis: Impact on Workforce Participation

Germany's Exit from FCAS Warplane Deal Raises EU Defense Concerns

Germany Confronts China's Economic Might: Merz's Bold Move

Global Order in Peril: Germany's Merz Cautions at Security Summit

Merkel Dismisses Presidential Speculation: A Shift in German Politics

Evolving German Perceptions of US: A Geopolitical Shift

Germany Seeks to Bridge US-EU Divide, Calls for New Trump Partnership

Germany and France Discuss Joint European Nuclear Deterrent

Bundestag Speaker Visits Gaza Post-Attack: A Diplomatic Move?

Tesla Sparks Controversy Amidst Trade Union Clash in Germany

Germany Delves into Epstein Files Amid Growing European Scandal

German Referee's Viral Proposal Followed by Unexplained Attack