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Germany

Military cooperation with Ukraine: a risky move?
Germany, Americas, U.S, Europe, France, International Organizations, Russia, Ukraine, European Union

Military cooperation with Ukraine: a risky move?

The recent intensification of military cooperation between the United States, Europe and Ukraine have been a topic of heated debate on the international stage. This collaboration, despite aiming to strengthen Ukraine in the face of external threats, carries significant risks, could lead to an escalation of conflict in the region. Besides that, the lack of an aligned strategy between the countries involved adds a layer of complexity and uncertainty to the situation. One of the main arguments against such intensive cooperation is the danger of conflict escalation.. Military actions, when they are not completely coordinated or are perceived as provocations, can lead to aggressive responses from other nations, especially from Russia, que vê a aproximação da OTAN e do Ocidente à Ucrânia co...
Green tax: Germany's move for competitive advantages in the EU and impacts on the Global South
Germany, Europe, International Organizations, European Union

Green tax: Germany's move for competitive advantages in the EU and impacts on the Global South

Germany’s recent adoption of the green tax, a strategic move to gain competitive advantages within the European Union (EU), illustrates the complexity and contradictions in its relations with other members of the bloc and with the Global South. This article explores how this German environmental policy affects not only the internal balance of the EU, but also its dynamics with developing countries. The Germany, an economic force in the EU, has historically exerted a significant influence on the bloc's policies. The introduction of the green tax, part of a broader effort to combat climate change, puts Germany in a unique position, potentially advantageous in terms of economic competitiveness. This policy is designed to encourage sustainable practices..
Ukrainian troops trained in Germany by the US army
Germany, Americas, U.S, Europe, Ukraine

Ukrainian troops trained in Germany by the US army

Article written by Pedro Gerhardt Corrêa and Victor Calastri Manzoni The US military began training approximately 100 Ukrainian soldiers on German territory over artillery and radar systems. According to the Pentagon, will be used to defend Ukraine against Russian invasion. This training was instrumental in the robust defense of their capital Kiev and the struggle they are fighting in Donbass.. The training helped transform Ukraine from a Soviet-style army to a more agile and deadly force.. A large part of this training on the new defense systems, which is being carried out with Ukrainian troops, will be held by Florida guards. About 50 Ukrainians were trained using a Howitzer, an armament of l...
Investment in German defense power
Germany, Europe

Investment in German defense power

Article written by Pedro Gerhardt Corrêa and Victor Calastri Manzoni After the Russian attack on Ukraine, Germany decided to drastically increase its defense budget and direct the Bundeswehr (German army) more 100 billions of euros, tripling the current budget and breaking a historic tradition dating back to the end of World War II, when it was imposed on Germany at the end of the war that they would have to reduce the size and strength of their army. In a speech at the Bundestag, Germany's parliament, the prime minister, Olaf Scholz, stated that, to guarantee the freedom and protection of your country, it was necessary to invest in the security of the same, also stating that there is no other answer to President Putin's invasion of Ukraine. In this way, Germany will reach the goal...
Federal Elections in Germany
Germany, Europe

Federal Elections in Germany

By Isabela Suzuki Paro and Pedro Silveira Soares German federal elections took place on the day 26 September 2021. Citizens vote every 4 years to elect the 735 members of parliament, o Bundestag. When members are defined, they come together in coalitions to form the majority, to then elect the new federal chancellor (usually the leader of the party that won the most seats within the majority coalition.). Since it is very difficult for a single party to obtain an absolute majority, making the union of several parties into a single coalition necessary., it is quite possible that the agreements for the formation of a new coalition will not be concluded until the end of the year.. After 16 years in power, Angela Merkel, of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), will no longer be the federal chancellor, as soon as co....
Angela Merkel's retrospective on the elections of the Federal Republic of Germany 2021
Germany, Europe

Angela Merkel's retrospective on the elections of the Federal Republic of Germany 2021

Angela Merkel (Reuters) There has long been debate about the new elections that are planned to take place in Germany, no second semester of 2021. With the end of the term of Angela Merkel, who completed 12 years as Chancellor of Germany, the concern with the results of the new elections is growing in the contemporary international political scene. Born in Hamburg in 1954, the German leader started her career in the world of politics in 1989 entering the Democratic Awakening movement, which lasted until the reunification of West Germany with East Germany in 1990. Merkel is still in the political arena to this day. However, she reached her highest level of recognition and power only when she took over as chancellor of Germany for the CDU, no year of 2005. Angela Merkel is affiliated with the p...
The impacts of the second wave of Coronavirus on the European economy
Germany, Europe, France

The impacts of the second wave of Coronavirus on the European economy

Authors Isabela Paez Halak and Natália Yuri Kitayama After economic stagnation due to the first wave of Coronavirus in Europe, the European economy resumed its growth slowly. Between July and September, the GDP of the countries of the European Union grew 12,1%. However, possible restrictions with the second wave of the virus predict a new recession. According to a forecast made in November by the European Commission, eurozone GDP will decline by 7,8% this year and the recovery in 2021 will be slow, with growth of 4,2%, which demonstrates a decrease in 1,9% compared to the July estimate. These figures are the result of the new restrictive measures adopted by Europeans. The Germany, the largest economy in the European Union, imposed a lockdown that closed bars, restaurants, cinemas, t...
Second wave of Covid-19 in Europe
Germany, Belgium, Europe, France, UK

Second wave of Covid-19 in Europe

ECDC’s visualisation on the distribution of COVID-19 cases in EU/EEA and the UK, retrieved on 14 April 2020. Authors: Lara Cristal Gonçalves and Mariana Clemente Europe is facing the second wave of the pandemic, a skyrocketing increase in the number of new cases and deaths. Some countries like Belgium, France, Germany and the United Kingdom enact sanitary measures, closing of some establishments and even a curfew for its citizens.  Before everything, it should be noted that a study of European institutions has mapped a mutation in SARS- CoV-2 that has been spreading across the continent. The research that found this mutation has not yet been made available, logo, has not yet gone through the review of scientists, what is essential to validate the findings (Twitter, 2020). D...
The agreement between the European Union and Mercosur
Germany, Americas, Argentina, Brazil, Europe, Mercosur, International Organizations, Paraguay, European Union, Uruguay

The agreement between the European Union and Mercosur

Authors: Bruna Barrento and Maria Julia Zito In the South American scenario, the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) consists of a customs union between Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. In this sense, the members of this agreement have common external tariffs. Whereas in the European scenario, the European Union consists of a political and economic union with free movement of people, services and capital between 27 economies of Europe. It should be added that such unions constitute a mostly economic relationship. In addition, in 2019, the EU presented itself as Mercosur's second largest trading partner. Thereby, it was decided to establish a macrostructure to support the relationship between the two blocks. Thus, since 1999, negotiations have started on the elaboration of an agreement that f ...
THE (Of)Case of two refugees: a humanitarian and European issue.
Germany, Europe, Greece, Hungary, Middle East, Poland, Czech Republic, Sweden

THE (Of)Case of two refugees: a humanitarian and European issue.

Fire in Moria refugee camp, in Greece. (ANSA photo) Authors: Ana Reis and Otávio Rauen In day 09 of September, a fire on the Greek island of Lesbos, no Moria Refugee Camp, prompted the mass relocation of 13.000 people mostly from conflict zones in the Middle East. The incident started after a protest in the field generated by the strict quarantine imposed after the detection of cases of COVID-19 (The country, 2020). After this, in 16 of September, six young Afghans under the age of 20 years were accused by the Greek authorities for being involved in the event (Estadão, 2020). Humanitarian conditions within the Moria camp were extremely precarious: over crowded, unhealthy, lack of water, absence of basic sanitation and other factors ...