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Trump Threatens Troop Reduction in Germany as Iran Tensions Escalate

TEC News / AFP April 30, 2026

The U.S. had more than 35,000 troops in Germany in 2024, with recent estimates putting the current number closer to 50,000—but for how much longer?

Merz and Macron Discuss Next Steps with Future Combat Air System

TEC News / AFP April 24, 2026

The French president and German chancellor have now personally intervened to prevent the collapse of Europe’s most ambitious defense project, by ordering a final push to save the troubled aircraft scheme.

127 Hours of Silence: Merz Avoids Calling Berlin Blackout Left-Wing Terrorism

TEC News January 8, 2026

Merz described the Berlin blackout an “attack” and praised local authorities and the Bundeswehr for their response, citing their “excellent work.”

Medvedev Makes Speculative Kidnapping Threats Against Merz and Zelensky

TEC News January 5, 2026

After U.S. actions in Venezuela, Moscow’s rhetoric toward European leaders is getting increasingly aggressive.

Merz: Trump ‘Received Proposal on Ukraine Territorial Concessions’

TEC News / AFP December 11, 2025

The German Chancellor warned that forcing Ukraine into a peace its people cannot accept would be a grave mistake.

Merz: Berlin Will Request EU Flexibility on Combustion-Engine Ban

TEC News / AFP November 28, 2025

In a direct challenge to Brussels’ green agenda, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany will urge the EU to scrap its 2035 fossil-fuel phase-out.

German Interior Ministry Moves to End Rainbow Flag Exemptions

TEC News October 30, 2025

Officials in Germany’s Interior Ministry are challenging a 2022 rule allowing rainbow flags on federal buildings, arguing it politicises state symbols and weakens their authority.

Gaza Scandal: German Broadcaster Admits Employing a Hamas Terrorist

Eszter Balogi | AFP October 28, 2025

The broadcaster saw “no evidence” for the terror allegations against its man—then Israel provided the proof.

Germany: Afghan on Trial Over Lethal Stabbings

TEC News October 16, 2025

An Afghan man will stand trial on Thursday, October 16th in Germany over a knife attack that killed a two-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man

Tag: Merz

Trump Threatens Troop Reduction in Germany as Iran Tensions Escalate

Merz and Macron Discuss Next Steps with Future Combat Air System

127 Hours of Silence: Merz Avoids Calling Berlin Blackout Left-Wing Terrorism

Medvedev Makes Speculative Kidnapping Threats Against Merz and Zelensky

Merz: Trump ‘Received Proposal on Ukraine Territorial Concessions’

Merz: Berlin Will Request EU Flexibility on Combustion-Engine Ban

German Interior Ministry Moves to End Rainbow Flag Exemptions

Gaza Scandal: German Broadcaster Admits Employing a Hamas Terrorist

Germany: Afghan on Trial Over Lethal Stabbings

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