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Biden pledges to ‘bring an end’ to pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine but Scholz dodges questions
Moscow closes Deutsche Welle office in retaliation after Russia Today’s service in Germany is blocked
Luxembourg-based organisation will not invest in nuclear power and finds specifications on gas too complicated
French president’s Strasbourg speech baffles allies on Russia
Secretary of state’s Europe trip comes as Germany warns time is short for diplomatic solution
Berlin pushes for four-nation format as Belarus announces joint military drills with Russia
Ex-intelligence officer sentenced to life in jail in first criminal case over state-sponsored torture in Syria
Commission president will work with France on directive during its six-month leadership
State lender’s role in German utility’s dash for cash raises fears of an industry scramble for finance
France and Italy toughen measures to encourage jabs as Omicron drives record infection rates
German utility forced to turn to state bank and major shareholder to avoid cash crunch
The Netherlands re-enters lockdown while Germany and Austria introduce travel curbs
Police carry out raids in Saxony over alleged murder plot against state premier Michael Kretschmer
Although organised gangs play a key role, the distinction between smuggler and smuggled is frequently blurred
Outgoing chancellor has said little about growing up in the former communist east
Merkel and Scholz say fourth wave has put country in ‘serious’ situation
A polymath and polyglot who never lost sight of the possibility for hope amid conflict
Ireland, Slovakia and Czech Republic to roll out measures to curb spread of virus
The probe focuses on the Holy See’s investments in London’s luxury property
Gas prices jump as Germany suspends certification of Kremlin-backed Nord Stream 2 pipeline
Gas prices jump as energy regulator’s decision deals another blow to Kremlin-backed project
Curbs on public transport use put forward by parties wanting to form next coalition
German biotech expects to hit €17bn in sales and produce 3bn jabs this year
German media group wants stricter rules in line with critical US market
TV service to include music, audiobooks and podcasts while parent Bertelsmann pushes for consolidation in Europe
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