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German police raid home of social media user over civil servant 'parasite' post

German police raid home of social media user over civil servant 'parasite' post

Man's house searched at dawn after criticizing tax system and government workers on social media; lawyer calls actions 'absurd and illegal'

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Germany to take $42M stake in African investment insurer, aims to spur up to $500M in investment
22.11.2025

Germany to take $42M stake in African investment insurer, aims to spur up to $500M in investment

Germany currently supports economic reform projects in G20-backed Compact with Africa countries with over $3.68B, says Chancellor Friedrich Merz

US peace plan has points that 'can never be accepted,' says Italian defense chief
22.11.2025

US peace plan has points that 'can never be accepted,' says Italian defense chief

'I consider it the starting point of a negotiation that we all hope for and for which we must all commit without respite,' says Guido Crosetto

Zelenskyy orders audit of defense agreements with foreign countries
22.11.2025

Zelenskyy orders audit of defense agreements with foreign countries

Move comes amid corruption scandal into country's energy sector

Dutch premier, Ukrainian president discuss US peace plan
22.11.2025

Dutch premier, Ukrainian president discuss US peace plan

'It is important for Ukraine to be closely involved in ongoing negotiations and any eventual agreement,' says Dick Schoof

German chancellor calls on Russia to end war in Ukraine
22.11.2025

German chancellor calls on Russia to end war in Ukraine

‘Russia has unleashed an illegal war of aggression. Now Russia must finally end this aggression, which has brought terrible human suffering to Europe,’ Merz tells G20 summit in South Africa