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Topic: Germany

Germany is undergoing end-of-an-era change. But its National Security Strategy still half-baked

The Ukraine war highlighted Europe’s vulnerabilities in three critical dependencies on Russia, China, and NATO. Berlin's increased defence spending shows its awakening.

Germany’s first-ever National Security Strategy to focus on defence, national security

Post Ukraine war, the country is set to increase investment on defence to 2% of total economic output up from around 1.5% currently.

Russia releases footage of ‘captured’ German tanks & US fighting vehicles in Ukraine

Russia’s defence ministry called the military hardware its 'trophies' and said the video showed soldiers from its Vostok (East) military grouping inspecting the equipment.

‘Rise in far-Right activism’: Australia to ban public display, sale of Nazi hate symbols

The Nazi salute won't be outlawed & there will be exemptions for artistic, academic or religious use of swastikas, which has spiritual significance in Hinduism, Jainism & Buddhism.

Germany’s far-Right rely on anti-immigration, anti-green agenda to build voter base

AfD is polling 17-19% nationwide, up from fifth in the 2021 election when it secured 10.3% of the vote.

MEA calls for Baby A’s return. How parents got stuck in custody battle with German authorities

German child welfare body took custody of Baby A in 2021, alleging sexual abuse & negligence. While criminal case against parents was closed, custody battle is ongoing.

As Germany enters recession, euro slips & dollar hits 2-month peak

The German economy contracted slightly in the first quarter, and thereby was in recession after negative growth in the fourth quarter of 2022.

‘No problem with Russian oil refined in India entering Germany,’ says ambassador Ackermann

No issue as long as price cap is respected, says German envoy. In contrast, EU foreign policy chief has called for crackdown on import of fuels from India, citing use of Russian oil.

‘…why should we not go to Srinagar?’ German envoy Philipp Ackermann on attending G20 tourism meet

Germany wants to support India's G20 presidency & it has been excellent so far, adds ambassador. Ackermann also speaks on defence ties, FTA talks & China's offer to mediate in Ukraine

Several police officers, firefighters hurt in explosion at apartment building in Germany

Police and firefighters were called to aid a helpless person, and when they arrived, there was an explosion at the door to the apartment, said a police spokesperson.

On Camera

RSS at 100 — ‘No permanent enemies’, flexible ideology, Bollywood embrace

While critics continue to identify the RSS with its ideological dogmatism, it is the organisation’s dynamism and flexibility that allow it to make the strides it does.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.