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An entire worldview, not just one leader, stands tainted
Critics complain that Chancellor Olaf Scholz cannot say what the much-vaunted ‘turning point’ really amounts to
German chancellor pledges new ‘Marshall plan’ for Ukraine after trip to Kyiv and adviser’s controversial comments
German foreign policy adviser Jens Plötner says relations with Moscow as big an issue as arms to Kyiv
Lindner’s stance on EU plans set to cause ructions within Berlin coalition
For far too long politicians, businesspeople and voters refused to face up to the ominous nature of Putin’s style of rule
Ruling is an embarrassment for former chancellor six months after she retired from politics
Germany’s interests meant finding ‘modus vivendi’ with Russia, says ex-chancellor in first interview since leaving office
Three terminals could be built but the plants rub up against tight global market and Berlin’s long-term energy strategy
Historic Bundestag vote reflects fundamental shift in defence and security policy triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine
Central Europeans understand better than France or Germany the connection between national independence and security
Cut-price deal allows nationwide travel as Berlin acts to soften the impact of rising inflation and expensive fuel
With the Bundeswehr at breaking point, the government has pledged a €100bn military spending spree — will it be enough?
Three years after EU directive, activists say legislation aimed at boosting safeguards should go further
Former spy Matthias Warnig also quits board of oil giant after controversy in Germany
Move by governing parties comes as anger grows over former chancellor’s refusal to distance himself from Kremlin
Losses in Germany’s most populous state come amid criticism of chancellor’s response to Ukraine war
History shows need to stand up to Russian aggression, German chancellor says
Ukrainians worry that Berlin’s impulse to ‘understand’ Moscow hasn’t gone away
Attacked for foot-dragging, the chancellor has gone on the offensive to explain his strategy
Hesitant military support for Ukraine is exposing weaknesses in the SPD-led coalition and government structures
Chancellor has ruled out shipping tanks and helicopters despite pleas from Ukraine
Intelligence service feared approach last year by middleman with suspected links to Russia’s FSB agency was a trap
Top economists’ forecast of 400,000 jobs lost could offer Olaf Scholz cover to resist full embargo including oil and gas
Frank-Walter Steinmeier was renowned for strong ties with Russia in previous role as foreign minister
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