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EU rearmament: Germany aspires to become the largest army in Europe
The European Union is debating how to rearm itself under the threat of reducing the military presence of the United States on the continent. The EITB correspondent in Berlin, Ane Irazabal, analyses the keys to the situation in this section of the "Europe in Search of Directions" series produced by EITB.
Dos neerlandeses muertos y un británico enfermo por un posible brote de inflame en crucero
Three dead and one sick, presumably from inflammation on a cruise
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that "the risk of infection remains low" and that "there is no cause for disturbance".
Trump has assured that the US will withdraw "far more than 5,000 military personnel" from Germany
On the other hand, he has indicated that he will soon consider the plan that Iran has sent him to end the war.
Trump will withdraw 5,000 American soldiers from Germany
The US military has more than 36,000 troops active in the country, and the measure has been announced amid controversy with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The sale of fragments of Berlin walls has become a big business
In Easter, Berlin is one of the European capitals that receives the most visitors, and the sale of parts of the wall that divided the city into two for decades has become a big business. Parts of all sizes are sold, but beware, because not all of them are true. Harresi the purchase of fragments has also become fashionable to visit and photograph the Checkpoint Charlie that separated Berlin 40 years ago.
In Barcelona, Madrid and Berlin too!
This Saturday hundreds of people have gathered in Barcelona, Madrid and Berlin to run for the Euskera. This two-year appointment is becoming a tradition and has aroused great expectation among the citizens and tourists who were around.
German philosopher Jurgen Habermas died at the age of 96
The author of "Theory of Communication Action" was closely linked to the Frankfurt School, where he developed his career as a thinker and social researcher.
Volkswagen Group has reduced its profit by 44.3% by 2025, to €6900 million
U.S. tariffs, expenditures related to adjustment of Porsche's product strategy, exchange effects and price combination have caused the decline in profits. Hala sales revenue has remained stable.
Von der Leyen calls on the EU to be prepared to deal with the 'consequences' of the crisis in the Middle East
France has been willing to participate in defending the Gulf and Jordanian countries against Iran's attacks, while Germany has ruled out joining the offensive against Iran and will limit the role of its troops in the region to self-defence.
The German Chancellor's Party proposes a minimum age of 14 years to enter social media
The CDU wants legal regulation for both Germany and the whole of Europe so that platform operators can establish an age check system with data protection .
"Yellow Letters" has won the Golden Bear for the best Berlinale film
The film by the Turkish-German filmmaker Ique lker Çata is about the censorship of the Turkish authorities against a couple of artists.
Merz calls for strengthening Europe and reconnecting the relationship with the US at a time of great powers
The German Chancellor has called for Europeans atthe opening ceremony of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), an important meeting that brings together 200 heads of state, government and ministers from A0120 countries.
Kallas criticizes that the Peace Commission "does not reflect" the UN Security Council resolution
The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Policy has also warned that the UN Security Council is not functioning properly 'because countries are above the law'.
The Coalition of Volunteers is seeking concrete security commitments for Ukraine in Paris
The US will participate for the first time in a full face-to-face summit with European leaders and Zelensky to find a way out of the war in Ukraine.
CAF has obtained a "subordinate contract" of EUR 1.7 billion for trains in Belgium
The company based in Beasainhas ended the uncertainty surrounding this contract, where there was a lot of controversy, as the French company Alstom already has several factories in Belgium, which was criticised for not getting the contract.
Germany agrees to give children 10 euros a month to save on retirement pensions
The so-called "early start pension" is part of a broader package of reforms of the private pension system launched by the German Government.
Netanyahu and Merz discussed military and technological cooperation at today's meeting
Germany votes for compulsory military service
According to the draft law, if there is a need for and there are not enough volunteers, the men who are to serve can be chosen by drawing lots.
Brussels yields to Berlin and approves continuing to sell internal combustion cars
The European Union intended to ban the sale of such vehicles from 2035.