In response to the growing economic pressure from China, France and Germany propose that the EU gain additional powers to quickly respond to trade retaliations, while simultaneously emphasizing that sustainable solutions are necessary to make European industry more competitive. #Europa #China #handel (translated)
Mick van Wely wrote that organized crime, in his opinion, was dangerously infiltrating radical leftists in Germany. He stated that criminal organizations were given the most space by the far left and that especially Arab crime clans were providing votes in return. He also noted that concerns about this would increase within the police, while the media, according to Van Wely, hardly reported on it and carefully kept the issue out of sight. https://t.co/OHjUnZq0E2 #Duitsland #misdaad #politiek (translated)
Sander van Dam wrote to NU.nl that, according to him, it was indeed possible. He said that if the only reason given for why it would not be possible here was that Dutch judges thought differently than German judges, he found that explanation completely nonsensical. https://t.co/yHFHVdAem5 #rechtspraak #Nederland #Duitsland (translated)
Germany is working with the EU on new sanctions against Moscow following Donald Trump's announcement of an agreement for the supply of Russian diesel to the American and global markets. #Allemagne #Sanctions #Ukraine (translated)
Spanish striker Nacho Ferri (22) is now an emerging star at Feyenoord after moving to Germany at the age of 16 and having a successful year at Westerlo, where he quickly found his place and intends to score more goals. #Feyenoord #NachoFerri #Eredivisie (translated)
Maarten van den Berg wrote that the economic position of the EU would change significantly in the near future. According to him, Germany, France, and Italy accounted for 13.8% of the world economy based on purchasing power parity in 1992, compared to 6.9% now. He stated that the share of the G7 would decrease from 47% to 26% by 2031 according to the IMF, and that the BRICS countries had already surpassed the G7 around 2020. Van den Berg wrote that the growth of the BRICS countries mainly came from India. He noted that China remained around 20%, with Russia, Brazil, and South Africa not far behind; he pointed out that these countries did not participate in Paris2030 and the Green Deal. He argued that economic weight was not automatic and had to be earned through growth. #Economie #EU #WereldwijdeGroei (translated)
SIMPLY ⚓️ MEREL wrote that GB News had reported that Germany was preparing to ban men of military age from leaving the country in the lead-up to mandatory military service. The author also stated that France had introduced national service and that Western governments were quietly preparing citizens for a third world war. According to her, the Netherlands would soon follow. #Oorlog #MilitaireDienst #Europa (translated)
A 31-year-old Dutch train driver fell asleep at the controls of a freight train in Germany after a few drinks, resulting in numerous delays for public transport. #cookies #beveiliging #internetveiligheid (translated)
In Berlin, thousands of workers in the renewable energy sector protested against the reforms of the Minister of Economy, Katherina Reiche, aimed at reducing subsidies for green energy, which is a sign of the change in Germany's energy policy. #EnergiesRenouvelables #ManifestationBerlin #RéformesÉnergétiques (translated)
The 27 EU member states have reached a compromise on the establishment of a European super regulator for financial markets, but Germany has managed to negotiate a significant exception that excludes the Frankfurt stock exchange from supervision. #MarchésFinanciers #UnionEuropéenne #RégulationBoursière (translated)
A 13-year-old boy has received a five-year stadium ban after entering the field during the Netherlands-Germany international match, during which he was also fined 100 euros. #veldbestormer #stadionverbod #KNVB (translated)
The former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder attended the 74th birthday of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, an event that brings Schröder's controversial ties to the Kremlin back onto the agenda in Germany. #GerhardSchröder #VladimirPoutine #RelationsInternationales (translated)
Two inspectors were shot dead in Bavaria, Germany, during a routine weapons check by a 60-year-old man, who was arrested after hours of barricading himself in his home. #Duitsland #wapencontrole #schietpartij (translated)
Former German chancellor, Gerhard Schröder, was present at Vladimir Putin's birthday, during which the Kremlin shared happy photos. #cookies #beveiliging #onlineaanvallen (translated)
In Bavaria, Germany, two local officials were shot dead during a routine firearms check, while the 60-year-old suspect, who was lightly injured, barricaded himself in a house for hours. #Duitsland #veiligheid #schietpartij (translated)
The documents found with Hanning are intended to inform, among other things, ministers. The direct damage seems to be manageable, says Wolfgang Krieger, emeritus professor of Contemporary History at the University of Marburg in Germany. #spionageschandaal #BND #vertrouwen (translated)
The author wrote that Germany, in his view, had been the economic engine of Europe for decades and was increasingly becoming the defense engine of the continent as well. He stated that Germany, with the Zeitenwende, was investing significantly in its armed forces and taking on a leading role in European security. https://t.co/3X5jWg9Hto #Duitsland #EuropeseVeiligheid #Defensie #DE (translated)
Tank tourism in the Netherlands, caused by price differences at the pump with Germany, leads to long waiting times at German gas stations, while Dutchborder regions suffer from empty stores and hospitality, and a solution is not simple due to geopolitical and geographical factors. #Tanktoerisme #Benzineaccijns #Grensregio (translated)
EWagensveld wrote that a 27-year-old Afghan came armed to the town hall of Tuttlingen in Germany. According to him, the police were alerted and the man, who was known to the police, opened fire on officers outside the building. The police then shot him dead, according to EWagensveld. https://t.co/Ffm7zGDi8o https://t.co/uoxvNLBkOR #Tuttlingen #Duitsland #politie (translated)
Flick wrote that the Netherlands declared war on Russia after Germany and stated that people seriously thought they could defeat the most powerful country in the world. He said that many Dutch citizens, including his wife and himself, disagreed with it and that, in his opinion, Russia was not their enemy. He also referred to a headline with a statement from Defense Minister Yesilgöz, who described Russia not as an aggressor but as an enemy according to that headline. https://t.co/ugOxsoLzb3 #Oorlog #Vrede #Nederland (translated)
