#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

#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

#usa #israel #iran #frg #france #uk #vatican #china #russia #bahrain #iraq #uae #cyprus #austria / #eu : #war / #geopolitics / #diplomacy / #deescalation / #arableague / #uno / #internationallaw / #protests

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260302/p2g/00m/0in/008000c

#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

#frg #france #eu : #nato / #bundeswehr / #militarybuildup

(Locomotive of european militarism)

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/02/22/jean-pisani-ferry-german-commitment-to-rearmament-is-good-news-and-a-challenge-for-europe_6750748_23.html

#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

#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

#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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