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German opposition leader faces criticism for comments on dental care for migrants
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's conservative opposition leader has drawn strong government criticism for suggesting that migrants are getting expensive dental treatment at the expense of established residents. Friedrich Merz, who leads the center-right Christian Democratic Union, assailed...
Poland accuses Germany of meddling in its affairs by seeking answers on alleged visa scheme
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's foreign minister accused Germany of trying to interfere in his country's internal affairs after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Warsaw needs to clarify allegations that Polish consulates in Africa and Asia sold temporary work visas to migrants for thousands of...
Germany went from envy of the world to the worst-performing major developed economy. What happened?
ESSEN, Germany (AP) — For most of this century, Germany racked up one economic success after another, dominating global markets for high-end products like luxury cars and industrial machinery, selling so much to the rest of the world that half the economy ran on exports. Jobs were...
German ambassador's attendance at Israeli court hearing ignites diplomatic spat
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government has complained to Germany after the German ambassador attended a high-profile Supreme Court hearing last week looking at the legality of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul, an Israeli diplomatic official said Monday. The...
A new campaign ad from Poland's ruling party features Germany's chancellor in an unfavorable light
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's conservative ruling party unveiled a new campaign ad Monday that portrays German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an unfavorable light, drawing criticism from opposition parties and ridicule on social media. The Law and Justice party has governed Poland...
India forges compromise among divided world powers at the G20 summit in a diplomatic win for Modi
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi touted his country as well-placed to bridge gaps in the Group of 20 top economies and solve global problems, but many were skeptical ahead of the weekend's summit given grave divisions within the bloc over the Russia’s war in Ukraine. ...
G20 agreement reflects sharp differences over Ukraine and the rising clout of the Global South
NEW DELHI (AP) — The Group of 20 top world economies added the African Union as a member at their annual summit Saturday, and host India was able to get the disparate group to sign off on a final statement, but only after softening language on the contentious issue of Russia's war in Ukraine. ...
German lawmakers approve a contentious plan to replace fossil-fuel heating
BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers on Friday approved contentious legislation for the replacement of fossil-fuel heating systems, passing a major climate policy plan that prompted lengthy infighting in the governing coalition and helped push down its poll ratings. Parliament's lower...
AP Week in Pictures: Global | Sept. 1-7 2023
Ukrainian soldiers suffer serious wounds during the ongoing counter-offensive against Russia. Chile remembers the 50th anniversary of the coup where President Salvador Allende was killed, and Gen. Augusto Pinochet was brought to power. And German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wears an eye patch after a...
Scholz calls for a broad pact to slash bureaucracy and modernize Germany
BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Germany's opposition and regional governments on Wednesday to help slash a “thicket of bureaucracy” that slows down Europe's biggest economy, as his government grapples with poor poll ratings and a reputation for internal strife half way through its...
