His criticism raises the prospects of the Nord Stream 2 project, which is backed by Chancellor Angela Merkel, could be slapped by US sanctions. Asked about the pipeline, Mr Biden told reporters: “I’ve been opposed to Nord Stream 2 for a long
Angela Merkel’s speech interrupted at Bundestag The German Chancellor was barracked by members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party after urging lawmakers on Friday to approve new powers allowing her to force coronavirus lockdowns and curfews on areas with high infection
Angela Merkel: German citizen slams COVID-19 rule ‘chaos’ Germany’s economic growth forecasts for 2021 will be cut to 3.7 percent from 4.7 percent due to a longer than expected COVID-19 lockdown, reports revealed Wednesday. The figures are the latest sign that the
Russia: BTR-80 convoy seen in Astrakhan with white markings Russia stoked further fears of conflict with Ukraine after pictures emerged of military vehicles painted with “invasion stripes”. This is as President Putin deployed more than 100,000 troops in close proximity of the
The German Chancellor will get her first vaccination against the coronavirus this week. According to information from WELT, the CDU politician will get vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine on Friday. Ms Merkel is over 60 years old and thus falls into the
Top eurocrats cannot act on plans to borrow at least £130billion every year until 2026 to help pay for the bloc’s economic revival before the domestic processes are complete. EU budget commissioner Johannes Hahn warned: “Our structures will be ready by June
Russia: Expert discusses tensions with Ukraine Russia has for the past two weeks built up a sizable military presence to the east and south of Ukraine. There are an estimated 80,000 troops in the border region which has grabbed the attention of
Russia: Expert discusses tensions with Ukraine Russia has for the past two weeks built up a sizable military presence to the east and south of Ukraine. There are an estimated 80,000 troops in the border region which has grabbed the attention of
Angela Merkel: German citizen slams COVID-19 rule ‘chaos’ And Hans-Olaf Henkel has said her attitude is typified by Germany’s response to the coronavirus pandemic prioritising equality over speed by committing to an EU-wide approach which he further claimed has cost lives. Mr
ECB conference: Mario Draghi discusses policy stance Prime Minister Mario Draghi is raising pressure on pharmaceutical companies in a bid to speed up vaccine deliveries as Italy risks missing a key target in its campaign. The former head of the ECB is