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Germany Says Europe 'No Longer at Peace' with Russia
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated on September 29, 2025, in Dusseldorf that Europe and Russia are no longer at peace.
- Merz made the declaration amid growing drone incursions and airspace violations by Russia, heightening tensions across Europe since June 2025.
- He denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine as an attack on European democracy and liberty, while advocating for the European Union to allocate seized Russian funds to support Ukraine.
- Merz proposed an interest-free loan of about 140 billion euros to Ukraine, repayable once Russia compensates for war damages, to bolster Kyiv's defense for years.
- Germany plans to station roughly 2,000 troops in Lithuania by mid-2026 to strengthen regional security amid ongoing threats from Russia.
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The Federal Chancellor sees Germany facing acute threats. Recent drone sightings on critical infrastructure are examples of this. Even if, according to the authorities, there is no "acute danger" – the Federal Government is alarmed and wants to act.
He claims that Europe is not at war with Russia, but there is no longer peace either.
Has the EU lost peace? Is it going to war with Putin and Trump, the secret rulers of Europe? These questions must be addressed by the 27 EU leaders when they meet at a special summit in Copenhagen on Wednesday.
Moscow's attacks pose challenges to Berlin and the Western Alliance. However, there is a lack of assertiveness and a clear view of the situation.
·Frankfurt, Germany
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Total News Sources49
Leaning Left10Leaning Right8Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left
46% Left
L 46%
C 18%
R 36%
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