Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron propose a major financial recovery fund worth €500 billion. France et Allemagne unies pour une relance européenne face à la crise. Suivez en direct la conférence de presse commune du Président @EmmanuelMacron et de la Chancelière Angela Merkel.https://t.co/DTfTExozpP — Élysée (@Elysee) May 18, 2020 Both leaders have proposed that the…
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Leyen stands for ECJ primacy
“The recent ruling of the German Constitutional Court put under the spotlight two issues of the European Union: the Euro system and the European legal system” reads the statement of the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on decision of the German Constitutional Court. “We will look into possible next steps, which…
ECB: ECJ versus German judges
The European Court of Justice found itself in utmost controvericial situation in its 68-year history created by the German judges. Germany’s constitutional court has accused the ECJ of “overstepping its powers” by backing the ECB’s quantitative easing program. “This is a declaration of war on the ECJ, an invitation for other countries to ignore decisions…
Germany willing to shelter children
Government is seeking a “coalition of the willing” to shelter migrant children across Europe. The EU is searching for way to avoid the second wave of the 2015 refugee crisis while thousands of migrants gather at Greece’s border. (Image: social media). Germany has signaled its willingness to take a portion of some 1,500 migrant children…
Merkel predicts “difficult” EU budget Summit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that talks to set the European Union’s budget for the coming seven years will be “very difficult” at an extraordinary summit beginning February 20 in Brussels. “We think our concerns are not sufficiently addressed on many points, and I therefore see very tough and difficult negotiations ahead,” Merkel told reporters…
Krefeld Zoo apes cremated alive
The monkeys at Krefeld Zoo in Germany were burnt live in the fire in their shelter on the Saint-Sylvestre night December 31- January 1, zoo management announced. (Image: illustration) “Our worst fears have come true,” wrote the zoo on its Facebook page. According to local police, more than 30 monkeys have died. 'No surviving animals'…
Dresden historic Diamond stolen
The Dresden white diamond, one of the most precious jewels in the collection of former Saxon ruler Augustus the Strong has been listed among historic artefacts stolen during the night of a spectacular heist, assessed by police experts as ‘extremely well-prepared’. 'World's biggest heist' could have been an inside job, investigators fear https://t.co/EUn6m1ya0b — Daily…
Merkel expects Brexit deal approval
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on November 12 that she expected Westminster to approve British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Article 50 deal with the European Union. Merkel expects British parliament to approve Brexit deal https://t.co/FxEynLKj17 pic.twitter.com/0kBbZmlTTH — Reuters (@Reuters) November 12, 2019 The United Kingdom voted by 52%-48% in 2016 to leave the EU,…
Berlin Wall fragments sales at BRAFA
The 65th edition of BRAFA art fair, which will take place from 26 January until 2 February 2020 in Brussels, Belgium, will be celebrated in a highly original manner with the exclusive exhibition and sale of five segments of the Berlin Wall. In den Nachrichten: #Berlinermauer an der #BRAFA Art Fair vom 26. Jan –…
Germany hopes for orderly Brexit soon
Germany Foreign Minister Heiko Maas shared his hope of Westiminster lawmakers would vote to proceed with an orderly Brexit, he also confirmed his readiness for a short extension of Brexit for the lawmakers to proceed with the legislation. https://twitter.com/dw_politics/status/1186341381775585281?s=21 “I hope that the British lower house, showing the necessary responsibility, can take a decision on…
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