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2025-04-13 20:31
By Michael Kimmage and Sudha David-Wilp
The Zeitenwende is real this time
Germany’s defense upgrade is necessary but could upset Europe’s balance of power
For many years, Germany has needed to dramatically expand its defenses, and today, it finally seems ready to do so. When Russia annexed Crimea and invaded eastern Ukraine in 2014, Germany’s response was muted. Berlin held inconclusive talks with the Kremlin, imposed a handful of sanctions, and then quietly returned to business as usual with Moscow. After Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a Zeitenwende, or “turning point.” He promised to increase defense spending, send more aid to Ukraine, and rapidly reduce Germany’s energy dependence on Russia. In the end, the Zeitenwende was a turning point in name only. Hamstrung by coalition infighting, Scholz failed to overhaul Germany’s defenses.
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2024-11-04 22:05
By Narges Pakdel
Facilitating genocide in Gaza marks another dark point in German history
TEHRAN - Feeling repentant for initiating the devastating Second World War and its cruel treatment of Jews known as the Holocaust during the war, Germany succeeded in repairing its damaged reputation.
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2024-11-01 22:03
By Soheila Zarfam
Germany's blind obedience
German leaders sacrificing economy, foreign policy, and dignity for Washington and Israel
TEHRAN – Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD), led by a new generation of politicians lacking experience and wisdom in international affairs, has steered the country into turbulent waters in a matter of a few years.
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2024-07-22 20:46
World leaders react to Biden’s exit from presidential race
Messages of gratitude and support for President Joe Biden poured in following his stunning announcement Sunday that he is exiting the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the next Democratic nominee.
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2024-03-02 23:08
Scholz vows probe into 'very serious' leak of army talks on Ukraine war
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday promised a full investigation after what appeared to be a recording of confidential army talks on the Ukraine war was posted on Russian social media, in a potentially huge embarrassment for Berlin.
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2024-02-27 21:21
By Faramarz Koupayeh
Scholz cannot exonerate himself from complicity in Gaza crimes
Like President Joe Biden, Chancellor Olaf Scholz Biden emboldened Benjamin Netanyahu to commit crimes in Gaza. However, they both are expressing concern about Israel’s plan to attack the southern city of Rafah which is sheltering more than half of the internally displaced Gazan population.
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2024-02-23 21:46
German lawyers sue Scholz, alleging complicity in Gaza ‘genocide’
BERLIN, Germany – A group of lawyers has filed a criminal complaint with the German federal prosecutor against senior German politicians, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz, accusing them of “aiding and abetting” the genocide they say is being committed by Israel in Gaza.
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2024-02-10 17:29
Scholz expresses concern about Iran becoming dominant regional power
TEHRAN - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday, raising concerns about the prospect of Iran becoming the leading power in the West Asia region.
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2022-11-29 23:56
By Pascal Najadi
Alice Weidel: The new hope for Germany
Germany is currently walking into the biggest socio-economic crisis since WW2. But there is a new North Star on the horizon and her name is Dr. Alice Weidel. She is a young and dynamic banker and economist that also speaks Mandarin. Alice leads the German conservative AfD party with courage and cleverness to new heights.
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2022-11-01 21:56
War veterans gather in front of German embassy in Tehran
TEHRAN – A number of people and disabled war veterans held a protest rally on Tuesday morning in front of the German embassy in Tehran to show their disgust of Berlin’s interference in Iran’s internal affairs coupled with its role in provoking unrest in the Islamic Republic.