Making the North Seas Europe’s biggest power plant 

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Anniversary of the 7 October attack

Video: Kanzler kompakt Anniversary of the 7 October attack

“One year ago, Hamas terrorists murdered well over 1000 Israelis and abducted hundreds. At the same time, they triggered a disaster for the Palestinian people. So much suffering, so many dead. We therefore continue to call persistently for a ceasefire.” That was Chancellor Olaf Scholz in the new episode of Kanzler kompakt.

Israel’s flag is flying outside the Chancellery, alongside the European and German flag.

Middle East conflict Germany stands by Israel – and is seeking to bring about a de-escalation

The situation in the Middle East threatens to escalate further. Federal Chancellor Scholz pledges that Germany will stand firmly alongside Israel. However, it is also obvious that the humanitarian situation is catastrophic and fighting must stop. Please find a summary of Germany’s diplomatic and humanitarian aid activities below.

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Download G7 Leaders’ Statement on recent developments in the Middle East

North Sea Summit Article Making the North Seas Europe’s biggest power plant 

Federal Chancellor Scholz is meeting today with the heads of government of Belgium, Denmark, France, the UK, Ireland, Norway and Luxembourg for the second North Sea Summit. Ahead of the conference, Politico has published a byline article by them in which the leaders state what goals they are jointly pursuing in the North Sea.