German Prime Minister Olaf Scholz said this Friday (November 4, 2022) that he asked Chinese President Xi Jinping, whom he met in Beijing, to “influence” Russia to end the war in Ukraine. “I told the (Chinese) president that it is important for China to exert its influence on Russia,” the German chancellor told reporters. “Russia … Read more
The German government called on its citizens this Thursday (11/03/2022) to leave Iran immediately, given the possibility that they will be arbitrarily detained and have to face lengthy processes, as evidenced by the multiple arrests of foreigners. “For German citizens, there is a concrete risk of arbitrary detention, interrogation and long sentences,” the Foreign Ministry … Read more
The press office of the Holy See reported that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a German archbishop who has recently come under pressure for his handling of sexual abuse cases in his diocese. This is the Archbishop of Bamberg, Msgr. Ludwig SchickThe 73-year-old, who was at the head of the Bavarian archdiocese since … Read more
German President Frank Walter Steinmeier warned in his address on the state of the country that “difficult years” lie ahead for Germany. In addition, Steinmeier warned that with the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, the “time” of confrontation with Moscow has opened. “Today’s Russia leaves no room for old dreams,” Steinmeier said, referring to … Read more