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Security Agency Seeks More Respect
The 75th anniversary of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz) has sparked…
Rainer Seeks Funds for Food Security
Germany’s Minister for Agriculture, Alois Rainer (CSU), is advocating for a significant reallocation of funds, bypassing the nation’s…
Baerbock Urges UN Security Council Reform
The call for reform of the United Nations Security Council has been forcefully reiterated by Annalena Baerbock, the…
Cities Demand Security Focus
The escalating debate surrounding migration in Germany has triggered a renewed call for heightened domestic security measures, spearheaded…
Germany Aids Israeli Security
Berlin signals cautious involvement in Gaza stabilization efforts, raising questions about German foreign policy direction. The German Defense…
Greens Demand Pre-Christmas Security Push
The German government faces mounting pressure to accelerate its response to escalating hybrid threats, with Green Party parliamentary…
BMW Armors BKA Security Fleet
The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) security detail is set to receive a fleet of new armored BMW…
Germany Debates Gaza Security Role
Germany’s potential involvement in a peacekeeping force for the Gaza Strip faces significant internal reservations, according to Bundestag…
Connemann Proposes Caps On Social Security Contributions
The German government is facing mounting pressure to stimulate economic growth, with a leading voice within the ruling…
Klöckner Demands Security Guarantees for Israel
The release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas after 738 days of captivity has elicited a complex response…
AfD Moscow Trip Sparks Security Fears
Concerns are mounting within Germany’s governing coalition regarding a planned trip by Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentarian Markus…
Job Security Tops Auto Summit Priority
The looming automotive summit on Thursday is sparking a critical internal debate within Germany’s governing coalition, with Lower…
Stoltenberg Still Favored For Security Conference Helm
Sources close to the Munich Security Conference (MSC) continue to anticipate that former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg…
Drone Surge Tests German Security Council
A significant and concerning increase in drone sightings across Germany, particularly over airports, ports, arms manufacturers and military…
Oktoberfest Security Praised
Following a large-scale security operation in Munich earlier this week, both the Union and SPD parties have expressed…
Stoltenberg Stepping Down From Security Conference Leadership
Sources within the German government indicate that Jens Stoltenberg will no longer be assuming the leadership role of…
Drone Security Concerns Spark Political Debate
Concerns are mounting regarding the national response to increasing drone activity, with criticism directed at Interior Minister Alexander…
Germany Calls for UN Security Council Reform
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, has voiced a call for reform within the United Nations, specifically advocating for…
Police Ramp Up Rail Station Security
The German Federal Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, has announced plans to increase police visibility at railway stations across…
Climate Risks Now National Security Priority
German politicians from both the center-right Union and Green parties are raising concerns over emerging security risks linked…
Airport Security Needs Urgent Upgrade
German authorities are raising concerns regarding the security posture of airports across the nation, warning against complacency in…
Europe Meets Indo-Pacific On Security
Representatives from several European nations and countries within the Indo-Pacific region convened in New York, on the sidelines…
AfD Scrutiny Group Meets Amid Security Concerns
Following the German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution’s assessment of the Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
Drone Sightings Trigger Copenhagen Security Alert
The Danish government has declared that the drone sightings at Copenhagen Airport constitute a deliberate attack, marking what…
German Parliament Seeks Enhanced Security
The German Bundestag is facing renewed calls for enhanced security measures and legislative reforms following the revocation of…
Russian Jets Breach Baltic Security Zone
Reports of airspace incursions by Russian military aircraft have escalated tensions in the Baltic region, with both Estonia…
Poland Links Reparations Talks to NATO Security
During a visit to Berlin on Tuesday, newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki presented a noteworthy proposition during…
Parliament Denies Security Passes for Staff
The German Bundestag has denied security clearances and access authorizations to IT systems for several employees of parliamentarians.…
Poland Seeks Security Not War Reparations
The German government has reaffirmed its stance against Polish demands for reparations related to wartime damages, ahead of…
Wage Theft Costs Social Security 41 Billion Euros
A new calculation by the German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB) reveals a significant annual economic impact stemming…
High Earners Face Higher Social Security Taxes>
Proposed adjustments to social security contribution calculation thresholds are set to impact German earners, with some high-income individuals…
German Minister Defends Ukraine Security Guarantee Comments
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has responded to criticism regarding his statements concerning potential Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)…
Europe Urges US Security Pledges for Ukraine
A group of European nations, advocating for increased support for Ukraine, has reportedly sought both financial assistance and…
Germany Risks Isolating Itself Over Ukraine Security Claims
A prominent political analyst has cautioned against Germany pursuing a unique path regarding security commitments to Ukraine, particularly…
German Greens Slam Security Agency Leadership Void
A leading German politician has voiced concerns regarding key leadership vacancies within federal agencies responsible for national security…
Spies Target Online Recruitment Warns Security Agencies
German federal authorities have observed a surge in attempts to recruit individuals for espionage and sabotage activities via…
Ukraine War Arms Risk German Security
Germany’s police union is raising concerns about potential security implications arising from the conflict in Ukraine and is…
Employers Demand Social Security Spending Cuts
Germany’s leading employers’ association, Gesamtmetall, is urging the federal government to prevent further increases in social security contributions,…
Von der Leyen Pledges EU Support for Poland’s Border Security
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has affirmed the European Union’s full solidarity with Poland as a…
German Intelligence Agency Plans Security Overhaul
Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), is undertaking a significant…
German Minister Urges Boosted Baltic Security
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has emphasized the importance of enhanced security measures in the Baltic Sea region…
Germany Establishes National Security Council
The German federal government has cleared the path for the establishment of a National Security Council. Chancellor Friedrich…
Ukraine Envoy Urges Firm Security Pledges From Germany
Ukraine’s ambassador to Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, has urged consideration of a potential Bundeswehr peacekeeping mission within Ukraine, stating…
Army Depot Breach Sparks Security Alert
A serious security incident occurred at a Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) munitions depot in Walsrode, Lower Saxony, according…
Klitschko Warns Ukraine Needs Strong Security Pledges
Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko has cautioned against accepting insufficient security assurances in potential negotiations with Russia, referencing the…
Coalition Divided Over Palantir Security Software
A divergence of opinion is emerging within Germany’s governing coalition regarding the deployment of data analysis software developed…
Hodges Calls For Western Troops To Bolster Ukraine Security
Former U.S. Army Europe Commander Ben Hodges has advocated for substantial security commitments to Ukraine, suggesting the deployment…
CDU Divided Over Ukraine Security Guarantees
Members of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are engaged in a lively discussion regarding potential security guarantees for…
Ukraine Security Pledges Don’t Need Russia’s Approval Expert Says
Security expert Nico Lange has voiced critical perspectives on current discussions surrounding security guarantees for Ukraine, coinciding with…
Self-Employed Fear Retirement Security
A new study from the Ifo Institute reveals a significant level of uncertainty among Germany’s self-employed and micro-entrepreneurs…
EU Nations Pledge Support For Ukraine Security Deals
European Union leaders have signaled their willingness to contribute to future security commitments for Ukraine. This participation will…
Ukraine War West Meets For UK Security Talks
London is set to host a high-level security summit this Saturday, bringing together representatives from the United States,…
Germany Considers Palantir Amid Security Concerns
The German government is facing renewed debate surrounding the potential use of Palantir’s Gotham software by law enforcement…
Social Security Faces Future Tax Hikes
The Federal Labor Minister and leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Bärbel Bas, has suggested potential tax…
Police Demand Debt Rule Exception for Security
As Germany prepares for the unveiling of Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil’s 2026 budget proposal, the Police Union…
Reiche Forms Security Policy Advisory Group
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) is establishing an advisory board focused on…
Berlin Pride Security Intensifies
Berlin authorities are preparing for a large-scale security operation during Saturday’s “Christopher Street Day” (CSD) celebrations, marking a…
Germany Urges Speed in Resource Security
The German government’s international cooperation agency, GIZ, is emphasizing the urgency of securing access to essential raw materials.…
Hospitals Bolster Security Amid Rising Violence
Healthcare facilities across Germany are increasingly implementing enhanced security measures to safeguard their staff from rising incidents of…
Federal IT Security Lacking Auditor Warns
A recent confidential report to the Federal Budget Committee, reported by Der Spiegel, highlights significant security vulnerabilities within…
Employers Underpaying Social Security Contributions
Recent audits by the German Pension Insurance (Deutsche Rentenversicherung) have revealed discrepancies in social security contributions made by…
Germany’s Security at Risk Mandatory Military Service Looms
A pivotal debate is unfolding within Germany’s governing coalition regarding the future of military conscription, centering on the…
5% of GDP on Defense, a New Era of Security?
NATO Allies Commit to Significant Defense Spending Increase At the conclusion of the NATO summit in The Hague,…
Funding Tied to Job and Location Security
A leading regional party in Germany’s most populous state has called for closer cooperation between the government and…
Bombing Iran: A Necessity for European Security?
In the wake of the US attack on Iran, the defense policy spokesperson for the Union faction in…
The Silent Threat to German Security?
Germany’s Social Democratic Party Warns of Potential Iranian Regime Exploitation Amid Refugee Influx As the number of refugees…
Billions Paid to Putin’s War Machine in the Name of ‘Energy Security’
European Union Continues to Import Russian Liquefied Natural Gas in Billions of Euros According to recent Eurostat data,…
Zelensky’s Warning: US Aid Cuts Could ‘Burst the Security of Any Country’
Ukraine’s President Warns of Grave Consequences if US Aid is Cut or Stopped In an interview with German…
Russia’s Hybrid War Threatens to Destroy the Country’s Security
German Green Party’s Security Policy Expert Calls for Strengthening of German Intelligence Agencies German Green Party’s security policy…
Caritas Proposes a New Path to Defense and Social Security
A prominent Caritas official, Eva Welskop-Deffaa, has weighed in on the debate over the feasibility of Germany’s defense…
CDU Leaders Sound the Alarm on International Security Threats
German political parties in Germany’s ruling coalition, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), are now urging the Social Democratic…
Iran’s Nuclear Secrets Uncovered, But at What Cost to Global Security?
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi has expressed concerns over Iran’s cooperation, or lack thereof, in…
Court Rules Against Passenger Claiming Long Security Check
A German court has dismissed a passenger’s claim for compensation after he missed a flight due to a…
Berlin Offers US Security Tech in Wake of Tensions?
The German government is seeking security technology from domestic authorities for the United States, according to a report…
A Delicate Balance of Security and Humanitarian Concerns?
German Union’s Chief Jens Spahn Calls for Prudence in Israel’s Military Response Jens Spahn, the leader of the…
Banking on a False Sense of Security?
Financial Regulator Warns Against Relaxing Bank Capital Requirements The head of Germany’s financial regulator, the BaFin, Mark Branson,…
Sanctions Lifted, But Chemical Weapons and Security Concerns Remain
EU Lifts Economic Sanctions on Syria, Maintains Security Restrictions In a significant move, the European Union’s foreign ministers…
Germany’s Security Expert Warns of Distorted Perception of Ukraine War and Russian Influence
Nico Lange, a security policy expert, warns against a distorted perception of the Ukraine war in Germany. According…
Political Scientist Labels Permanent Gaza Occupation ‘Crazy’ and Warns of Security Risks
Carlo Masala, a political scientist, criticizes the current actions of the Israeli government in the Gaza Strip and…
CDU Politician Otte Set to Become New Defense Commissioner Amid Security Concerns
Niedersächsische CDU-Politiker Otte Announce New Appointment as Bundestag’s Defense Spokesperson Niedersachsen’s CDU defense policy representative, Henning Otte, has…
Security in Baltic Sea region described as precarious by German Foreign Minister
Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) wants to place greater emphasis on security in the Baltic Sea region.…
Brandenburg State Security Service Classifies AfD as “Right-Wing Extremist” – Minister Dismisses Head of Service.
The Brandenburg State Security Service has apparently classified the AfD Land Association Brandenburg as “right-wing extremist”. This is…
SPD’s Bärbel Bas Proposes Double Budget for 2025/26 to Boost Economy and Create Job Security
Former German Bundestag President Bärbel Bas (SPD) has proposed a dual budget for 2025/2026 and a later start…
Trump Nominates National Security Advisor Waltz for UN Ambassadorship Amidst Controversial Chat Group Allegations
US President Donald Trump plans to nominate his National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, as the next United States…
Trump’s Security Advisor Waltz and Deputy Wong Reportedly Leaving Government Amid Controversial Chat Group Allegations
US-National Security Advisor Mike Waltz reportedly leaving administration, according to multiple US media outlets citing officials. Deputy National…
Armed Robbery Attempt Leaves Casino Security Guard Injured in Lottstetten
In Lottstetten, a town in Germany, there was a reported attempted robbery and attempted murder of employees of…
CDU Politician Sees Urgent Need for Social Security Reform Amidst Demographic Challenges
Thorsten Frei, the designated Federal Chancellery chief, sees the reform of the social security systems as a major…
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Violating Ceasefire Agreement; Security Council Meeting Called ‘Strange’
The UN Security Council discussed the results of the ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine on the enemy’s…
Europe Must Break Free from US Security Dependency
US Vice President JD Vance expressed his frustration with Europe’s security approach, stating that it is not good…
12 Million Tons Exported, Food Security Flourishes
Since the beginning of the year (from January 1st to April 6th), Russia has exported a total of…
US Military Presence at Panama Canal Increases Amid Joint Security Cooperation Declaration
Panama and the United States have agreed to deepen their military training cooperation, despite the US’ tough rhetoric.…
Social Security at Risk!
The German Communist Party (DKP) did not participate in the Bundestag elections, but has not held back on…
Legal Loopholes Fret Government Security
A group of Democratic lawmakers in the US House of Representatives has launched a campaign to ensure the…
British Firm’s Ukraine Security Expansion
Der britische Geheimdienst MI6 habe in der Vergangenheit auch in der Ukraine aktiv gewirkt, so Alexander Artamonow weiter.…
German Security Sheds Light on ZDF’s Explosive Claim
ZDF’s Recent Coverage of Russia and the Recent Attacks in Germany The recent developments in Ukraine have not…
2 Trillion Question Mark for National Security?
The US Energy Minister, Chris Wright, gave an in-depth interview on Fox News, but it did not focus…
Pentagon Reveals the Shocking New Threat to America’s National Security!
A preliminary national defense strategy document circulated at the Pentagon in mid-March lists the prevention of a Chinese…
BOMBSHELL: NATO’s Top Secret: Article 5 is a Myth, Your Security is an Illusion!
A former Ukrainian military commander, now the Ukrainian ambassador to the United Kingdom, Waleri Saluschny, has stated that…
Germany’s Arsenal Giant Turns to Homegrown Steel for National Security
Rheinmetall to Prioritize German Steel Suppliers Rheinmetall, the largest German defense contractor, plans to give preference to domestic…
‘Concrete Security Guarantees or No Deal’?
Paris, France, Tuesday, a meeting of high-ranking military officials from 34 countries took place at the École Militaire…