Johann Wadephul
German politician (CDU), Federal Foreign Minister, Member of the Bundestag
- Jul 22
German Foreign Minister Wadephul urges business flexibility on Africa trip, eyes raw materials and energy ties
On his third Africa trip this year, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on German companies to be more flexible in investing on the continent, citing Nigeria's 240-million-strong market and the need to diversify away from China for critical raw materials.
- Jun 29
Germany delays 'humanitarian gesture' for Polish Nazi victims as 1,000 die each month
Berlin has yet to approve a concrete Polish proposal for annual compensation to some 50,000 surviving victims of Nazi occupation, despite a December pledge by Chancellor Friedrich Merz to act on his government’s historical responsibility. Critics call the inaction a 'disgrace' as around 1,000 elderly victims die each month while the plan remains stuck in inter-ministerial talks.
- Jun 3
Germany loses UN Security Council election for first time as Austria, Portugal win seats
Germany lost its bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the first time on Wednesday, as Austria and Portugal secured the two available seats for the Western Europe group in a single round of voting.
- Jun 1
Israel's Lebanon Offensive Widens Despite Ceasefire, Iran Halts Talks with US
Israeli forces seized a symbolic castle and ordered evacuations in Beirut's suburbs on Monday, triggering Iran to suspend indirect nuclear talks with Washington.
- May 29
Russian Drone Strikes Romanian Residential Building, Drawing Sharp Condemnation from NATO and EU
A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in the eastern Romanian city of Galati, lightly injuring two people and triggering international outrage. NATO and EU leaders denounced the incident as a reckless escalation, with Romania demanding advanced anti-drone defenses and summoning Moscow's envoy.
