#frg #israel : #automobileindustry / #multinational / #militarization / #armament

#Volkswagen is considering plans to convert one of its German car factories into a production hub for Israel’s missile defence systems, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

The carmaker has held talks with Israel's #RafaelAdvancedDefenseSystems about repurposing its #Osnabruck plant, shifting from vehicle production to manufacturing components for Israel’s #IronDome system.“
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/nazi-era-weapons-maker-volkswagen-eyes-return-arms-production-time-israel

Nazi-era weapons maker Volkswagen eyes return to arms production, this time with Israel

German car giant turns to Israel defence ties as industry struggles against China

Middle East Eye

#frg #spain #usa #israel #iran : #warofaggression / #dissent / #servility / #opportunism / #foreignpolicy

„Spain’s leader has taken a strong position in refusing the US demand to use Spanish bases to strike Iran. Europe should show solidarity in the face of Trump’s threats.“

https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/03/sanchezs-principled-stand-against-trump-matters-so-does-merzs-silence

Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei - The Mainichi

PARIS (AP) -- Three close allies of the United States said Sunday they are ready to join forces to defend their interests in the Middle East and stop

The Mainichi

#usa #israel #iran #uk #france #frg: #warofaggression / #militarysupport / #nato / #internationallaw / #regimechange / #complicity

„Britain, France and Germany say they are ready to work with the US and partners to help stop Iran’s retaliatory attacks

British Prime Minister K. Starmer, French President E. Macron and German Chancellor F. Merz said in a joint statement that they are “appalled” by Iran’s “reckless” strikes on their allies (…).“

https://apnews.com/live/us-israel-strikes-iran-khamenei-03-01-2026#0000019c-ab1d-dfc5-adbd-af9fc34f0000

Live updates: Trump says ‘there will likely be more’ US service members killed in Iran before conflict ends

President Donald Trump said "there will likely be more" U.S. service members killed in Iran before the conflict that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ends.

AP News
Jean Pisani-Ferry: 'German commitment to rearmament is good news and a challenge for Europe'

The economist analyzes the threefold challenge posed by the rearmament of Europe and the growing weight of Berlin's contribution: political, industrial and financial.

Le Monde

#frg #israel #palestine : #war / #gaza / #genocide / #militaryequipment / #filmfestival

„In his acceptance speech, director Abdallah Alkhatib, who was honored for best feature film debut, described the German government as a "partner in the genocide in Gaza." German Environment Minister Schneider left the event.“

Guess what the headline in the main news broadcast was...
Namely this:

„Outrage after hate speech against Israel at #Berlinale

Original source:

https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/regional/berlin/antisemitismus-berlinale-102.html

Empörung nach Gaza-Eklat bei der Berlinale

Der Regisseur Abdallah Alkhatib, der für das beste Spielfilmdebüt ausgezeichnet wurde, bezeichnete in seiner Dankesrede die Bundesregierung als "Partner des Völkermordes in Gaza". Bundesumweltminister Schneider verließ die Veranstaltung.

tagesschau.de

#frg #israel #palestine : #war / #gaza / #genocide / #filmfestival / #city / #berlin / #palinale / #report

„As the Berlinale faces renewed criticism over its handling of Palestine, a parallel festival, Palinale, returns for a second year with an expanded programme of international films, exhibitions and talks. Schayan Riaz shares impressions from its opening night.“

https://qantara.de/en/article/palinale-film-festival-berlin-politically-engaged-alternative

Palinale film festival Berlin: A politically engaged alternative | Qantara.de

As the Berlinale faces renewed criticism over its handling of Palestine, a parallel festival, Palinale, returns for a second year with an expanded programme of international films, exhibitions and talks. Schayan Riaz shares impressions from its opening night.

Qantara.de - Dialog mit der islamischen Welt

#frg #israel #palestine #war #gaza #genocide #filmfestival #city #berlin #protest #openletter #government

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… said that Wenders was being pressured by a certain group of activists – "Pali activists" – to "say more, do more." In his opinion, Wenders had "found exactly the right words." As always, the Berlinale was a very political event. "All the sensitive issues are addressed."«

(Translation into German with support from Deepl)

Original article here (German only):

https://www.tagesschau.de/kultur/berlinale-kritik-weimer-100.html

Nach offenem Brief - Weimer verteidigt Berlinale gegen Kritik

Künstler werfen der Berlinale in einem offenen Brief vor, sich nicht ausreichend zum Gaza-Krieg zu positionieren. Kulturstaatsminister Weimer weist das zurück und stellt sich hinter Jurychef Wenders.

tagesschau.de

#frg #israel #palestine #war #gaza #genocide #filmfestival #city #berlin #protest #openletter #government

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… of the letter also criticized jury president Wim Wenders and accused the Berlinale of censorship. Weimer refutes this accusation, saying that there is no censorship — the Berlinale is a place where opinions clash and open discussion takes place. The range of political debate is enormous.

The Minister of State for Culture also backed jury president Wenders. He …

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#frg #israel #palestine : #war / #gaza / #genocide / #filmfestival / #city / #berlin / #protest / #openletter / #government

(No surprise…)

»After open letter
Weimer defends Berlinale against criticism

In an open letter, artists accuse the Berlinale of not taking a strong enough stance on the Gaza war. Minister of State for Culture Weimer rejects this criticism and stands behind jury president Wenders. (…)

Criticism of jury president
Wenders

The signatories…

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