Germany

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Germany vs Belgium: Lineups & LIVE updates (Goal.com)

Hansi Flick remains at the helm for Germany despite not progressing as far as the team would've liked in their last two major tournaments. He looks to herald in ...

Belgium will next take on Austria at home on 17 June in a qualifying match for the European Championship. Germany and Belgium are both looking at a new era after disappointment at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The next generations are looking to establish themselves and help their countries achieve glory.

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King Charles's first state visit: What to expect from Germany trip (BBC News)

So several days later than planned, a curtailed trip is getting under way again, with King Charles and the Queen Consort Camilla arriving in Berlin for a three- ...

King Charles is more famous than many heads of state, but he can also stay above the party politics that can embroil a president like Emmanuel Macron. "There's an obvious sense of purpose to it," she says. A state banquet will be held at the German president's Bellevue Palace. The church was designed by the English architect George Gilbert Scott, also responsible for the Foreign Office building in London. But the underlying purpose remains the same. There is a symbolic importance attached to the first state visit of a new reign and this is about showing that Europe is the UK's diplomatic priority.

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Germany's 3-2 Defeat To Belgium Offers Important Takeaways For ... (Forbes)

More chances followed, and Hertha Berlin striker Dodi Lukebakio had several chances to make it 3-0, which would have ended the contest early on. "We were too ...

Those two substitutions prevented a bigger defeat and allowed Germany to almost come back into the game. Germany struggled in the first 20 minutes, and a higher defeat was possible. The 29-year-old seems to have regained his Liverpool form and how he has played in recent weeks for Dortmund, he could finally become a crucial player for Germany, and a serious alternative to Leon Goretzka, who was substituted with a muscle injury. But even then, Germany was not fully beaten, and, finally, in the 87th minute, Gnabry found the back of the net. What, then, can Germany boss Flick take away from the two games against Peru and Belgium? Germany had more chances, and Serge Gnabry, in particular, should have found the equalizer.

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Germany fail first true post-World Cup test with Euro in sight (Eyewitness News)

The four-time world and three-time European champions on Tuesday slumped to a 3-2 home defeat in a friendly against a Belgium team who were dumped out of ...

"Games like this are good for our development. We have to take the positive things with us and work on the other things." It's clear that everything isn't at 100 percent," Flick said. The loss to Belgium, who have spent much of the last few years as the world's number one-ranked nation, is a far cry from the lows of a 6-0 thrashing by Spain in November 2020 and the home defeat against North Macedonia in 2022 World Cup qualifying. The four-time world and three-time European champions on Tuesday slumped to a 3-2 home defeat in a friendly against a Belgium team who were dumped out of last year's World Cup in the group stage. After a similar slump which saw Germany knocked out in the group stage at Euro 2000 and Euro 2004, a young team restored confidence by reaching the World Cup last four on home soil in 2006.

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King Charles III arrives in Germany for first overseas visit as monarch (CNN)

King Charles III arrived in Germany with the Queen Consort on Wednesday for his first overseas state visit as monarch, after the first part of the trip to ...

Traveling at the request of the British government and following an invitation from the German president, the King will be hoping to renew and strengthen ties after Britain’s exit from the European Union. The following day, the King and Queen Consort will travel to Hamburg, where they will visit St. The French leader said Friday his government would have lacked “common sense” to proceed amid the protests, before suggesting the trip could be rescheduled for the beginning of summer. As the royals stepped out of the car, the crowd cheered, with supporters eagerly waving German and Union Jack flags above their heads. They greeted Charles and Camilla at Pariser Platz with a full ceremonial welcome. Landing at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Wednesday afternoon local time for the start of their three-day visit, they were welcomed with a gun salute as two military jets carried out a fly past.

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Germany prepares pomp for Charles III's first foreign trip (eNCA)

Britain's Charles III will arrive in Germany on Wednesday for his first state visit as king, after a planned trip to France was postponed in the face of ...

Around 1,000 officers will be deployed on Wednesday and Thursday to ensure security. During his three-day visit, Charles will become the first monarch to address the German parliament, with a speech on Thursday During his three-day visit, Charles will become the first monarch to address the German parliament, with a speech on Thursday, before travelling to the port city of Hamburg on Friday.

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King Charles III to travel to Germany for first overseas visit as monarch (CNN International)

King Charles III's first overseas state visit will finally get underway on Wednesday when the British monarch lands in Germany with the Queen Consort for a ...

Traveling at the request of the British government and following an invitation from the German president, the King will be hoping to renew and strengthen ties after Britain’s exit from the European Union. The following day, the King and Queen Consort will travel to Hamburg, where they will visit St. The French leader said Friday his government would have lacked “common sense” to proceed amid the protests, before suggesting the trip could be rescheduled for the beginning of summer. As the royals stepped out of the car, the crowd cheered, with supporters eagerly waving German and Union Jack flags above their heads. They greeted Charles and Camilla at Pariser Platz with a full ceremonial welcome. Landing at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Wednesday afternoon local time for the start of their three-day visit, they were welcomed with a gun salute as two military jets carried out a fly past.

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King Charles III makes world debut in Germany after raging ... (Fortune)

His goals remain the same: to cement Britain's improving relations with Europe and show that he can help the U.K. win hearts and minds abroad.

“In some ways, Charles does not have to do very much for people to follow him because there’s the mystique of the institution,’’ Chernock said. White tie and tiaras are expected to be on display during a state dinner at Schloss Bellevue, the German president’s official residence. Sunak hopes goodwill created by a royal visit can help pave the way for progress on other issues, including Britain’s return to an EU program that funds scientific research across Europe. He will also meet Chancellor Olaf Scholz, talk to Ukrainian refugees and meet with British and Germany military personnel who are working together on joint projects. “Charles will have fewer opportunities to present himself,” said said Arianne Chernock, a royal expert and professor of modern British history at Boston University. And first impressions matter as Charles, 74, prepares for [his coronation on May 6](https://fortune.com/2023/03/24/king-charles-coronation-westminster-abbey-barefoot-tours/).

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Britain's King Charles travels to Germany in first overseas trip as ... (Al Arabiya English)

King Charles travels to Germany on Wednesday in his first state visit abroad since becoming British monarch, as part of efforts to turn the page on years.

[World News](/News/world) [For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.](https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMOnQlwswi_quAw?oc=3&ceid=US:en&hl=en-US&gl=US) However, any warmer relations with Europe brought about by the visit could cool quickly if other post-Brexit issues flare up. Steinmeier said he had extended an invitation to Charles, who has traveled to Germany more than 40 times, at the funeral of his mother last September. [Charles III visit to France postponed over protests: Paris](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/03/24/Charles-III-visit-to-France-postponed-over-protests-Paris-) [UK’s Prince Harry to seek Mail on Sunday libel win without trial](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/03/17/UK-s-Prince-Harry-to-seek-Mail-on-Sunday-libel-win-without-trial) [Prince Harry arrives for UK court hearing against Daily Mail publisher](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/03/27/Prince-Harry-arrives-for-UK-court-hearing-against-Daily-Mail-publisher) [AlArabiya](/)

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Belgium beat Germany 3-2 to pile pressure on Euro 2024 hosts (ZAWYA)

COLOGNE, Germany - Visitors Belgium battled to a 3-2 win over Germany in a friendly on Tuesday to make it two wins from two matches in the past four days ...

"You could see that we have a lot of work in front of us. "Belgium used this mercilessly. "We were far too passive and did not put them under any pressure," said Germany coach Hansi Flick.

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Germany to open its doors as labour shortage bites (eNCA)

A shortage of skilled workers has become a major headache for businesses in Europe's largest economy, as vast cohorts of older employees go into retirement.

Besides confronting the worker shortage problem, in a polluting industry like steel, the challenge in the next decade will also be the transformation to greener technologies. Each year around 50 new trainees join a programme with ArcelorMittal in Eisenhuettenstadt, where the steel group employs 2,700 people Nonetheless, the challenge of finding skilled workers -- or willing trainees -- is one faced by businesses across the country and in all sectors of the economy, according to the economic think tank Ifo. Finding new workers is particularly hard in eastern Germany, thanks to lower incomes than in the west and a reputation for being less welcoming to outsiders. The challenge for ArcelorMittal in the next decade will also be the transformation to greener technologies Each year around 50 new trainees join a programme with ArcelorMittal in Eisenhuettenstadt, where the steel group employs 2,700 people.

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Germany unveils immigration reform plan to tackle labour shortages (Reuters)

Germany on Wednesday unveiled draft reforms on immigration, skills training and promoting immigration from Western Balkan countries, a bid by Chancellor ...

"The draft contains a number of innovative and sensible ideas, but it is not far-reaching enough to do justice to the problem we are facing," migration expert Herbert Bruecker told Reuters. The cabinet also approved an education law that entitles young people to paid off-the-job training. Germany will be able to recruit up to 50,000 workers annually from these countries. The opportunity card follows a points-based system that takes into account qualifications, language skills, professional experience, connection to Germany and age. "Anyone who can contribute to the country's economic success as a skilled worker is welcome." Under this regulation, Germany had previously been able to recruit 25,000 workers per year.

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King Charles visits Germany in first overseas trip as monarch (Reuters)

King Charles was greeted with military honours at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on Wednesday as he began his first state visit abroad since becoming the ...

"We are feeling just how deep our connection is especially in these times," Steinmeier said in his speech at the banquet. Charles has visited Germany on more than 40 occasions, as prince, including 28 previous official visits. He said he was grateful that Charles had become involved in these issues early on. The German president gifted Charles a photo of his first visit to Germany as a young child in 1962 with his father, the late Prince Philip, to visit relatives. Over a three-day visit to Berlin, Brandenburg in the east and the northern port city of Hamburg, Charles will attend engagements reflecting issues facing both countries, such as environmental sustainability and the Ukraine crisis, and will also commemorate the past, according to Buckingham Palace. BERLIN, March 29 (Reuters) - King Charles spoke on Wednesday of the "enduring value" of the relationship between the United Kingdom and Germany, saying in his first state visit abroad since ascending the throne last year that he would do all he could to strengthen connections.

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King Charles lands in Germany for first overseas state visit as monarch (FRANCE 24)

King Charles III landed in Germany on Wednesday to begin his first state visit abroad since becoming British monarch, as part of efforts to turn the page on ...

We want to celebrate it, regardless of how long the queue is," she told AFP. "It's the visit of the king in Germany. The choice of Germany for Charles's first visit, after a planned trip to France was postponed, showed Berlin was a "key partner" for Britain as it seeks to reset relations with the EU, daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung wrote. During his visit, Charles will also become the first monarch to address the German parliament, with a speech on Thursday, before travelling to the port city of Hamburg on Friday. Hailing the "enduring value" of ties with Germany, he said he would "do all I can to strengthen the connections between us". [British sovereign](https://www.france24.com/en/tag/king-charles-iii/), 74, is on a three-day visit of [Germany](https://www.france24.com/en/tag/germany/) in a trip billed as "an important European gesture" to maintain strong ties after Brexit.

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King Charles visits Germany in first foreign visit as UK monarch (Aljazeera.com)

Accompanied by Queen Consort Camilla, Charles III arrives in Berlin days after planned trip to France was cancelled.

Charles, 74, who ascended the throne after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September, is set to be crowned on May 6. In the afternoon, he will visit an organic farm outside of Berlin. On Thursday, the king is scheduled to give a speech to the Bundestag, Germany’s parliament.

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Researchers in Germany protest proposed postdoc rule change (Nature.com)

A potential legal reform is reigniting debate about a time limit on fixed-term postdoc contracts.

“So, in the end, we do not have a lot of time to do our research.” The protest was part of a backlash against a 17 March proposal by the research ministry to reduce the limit to three years. “We take this debate very seriously and will once again bring all stakeholders to the table,” a spokesperson for the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research told Nature. “Shortening the postdoc period as it was planned is suicidal to the system. “This was the biggest protest we have ever managed to create,” says co-organizer Sandra Janssen, a member of the Network for Decent Labour in Academia, which coordinated the protest. The protest is the latest flashpoint in a long-running debate about a law that means postdocs can be employed on fixed-term contracts for only up to six years after they complete their PhD.

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'New chapter': Charles III in Germany for first foreign trip as King (Eyewitness News)

Germany rolled out the pomp in their welcome of the royal visitors, greeting them at Berlin-Brandenburg airport with a 21-gun salute while two military jets ...

We want to celebrate it, regardless of how long the queue is," she told AFP. Steinmeier and the royal couple will then visit a British-German military unit and an organic farm in the surrounding state of Brandenburg. Charles's command of German may be a nod to the British royal family's roots in Germany notably through Charles's great-great-great-grandfather Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, queen Victoria's husband. Germany rolled out the pomp in their welcome of the royal visitors, greeting them at Berlin-Brandenburg airport with a 21-gun salute while two military jets made a flypast as they watched from the top of the plane stairs. The choice of Germany for Charles's first visit, after a planned trip to France was postponed, showed Berlin was a "key partner" for Britain as it seeks to reset relations with the EU, daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung wrote. During his three-day visit, Charles will also become the first monarch to address the German parliament, with a speech on Thursday, before travelling to the port city of Hamburg on Friday.

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Pomp and paper crowns as Germany welcomes Charles III (FRANCE 24)

Charles III has visited Germany 40 times before but the monarch will never have seen anything like Wednesday's welcoming ceremony for his first foreign trip ...

We want to celebrate it, regardless of how long the queue is," she said, adding that she finds "big ceremonies and state visits by royals great". "I'm really happy." "I never imagined that could happen -- her noticing me!" For over three decades it stood just behind the Wall which divided the capitalist West from the communist East Germany. "It's very special to have the honour to welcome a king to Germany," said Edelmann, who works in communications at a hotel, describing the British monarch as a "friend". "It's the visit of the king in Germany.

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King Charles praises Ukraine support on state visit to Germany (BBC News)

The King promises to "strengthen" relations with the country and says they stand together on Ukraine.

As head of state, the King's official visits are decided on government advice. From there, it was on to the ceremonial arrival at the Brandenburg Gate, the symbolic heart of Berlin. For more than three decades, it stood just behind the wall which divided West and East Germany. Both the King and president raised a toast at the end of their remarks, with President Steinmeier also unveiling a photograph of Charles as a child with his late father, the Duke of Edinburgh. The King said both the UK and Germany "stand together" with Ukraine in "defence of freedom and sovereignty". "Over all these years, and in so many ways, I have been struck by the warmth of the friendship between our nations and by the vitality of our partnership in countless areas," the King said.

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German Push to Lure Skilled Workers Flawed, Digital Lobby Says (Bloomberg)

Germany's technology lobby criticized a planned law designed to lower hurdles for immigrant skilled workers, saying it won't be enough to plug a yawning ...

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Germany/Africa: 'We have to come up with better offers for our ... (The Africa Report)

Germany is attempting to recalibrate its stance towards the continent, says Bärbel Kofler, state secretary to the federal minister for economic cooperation ...

That is what we believe will change the continent, and that is what we report on. “It’s easier to do the finger pointing,” says Kofler, “but that’s not really helpful at the end of the day”. There is also a desire to engage with the arrival of China as a lead partner on the continent. “And we need also, of course, the support from the African side on that.” The German government approach to migration is in full accordance with European and international legal standards,” says Kofler. “You need strong administrative skills on the one hand, and also […] negotiating skills,” says Kofler, pointing to a Berlin-backed plan called CONNEX, which supports governments around the world in their complex negotiations with powerful energy and mineral multinationals.

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King vows to 'strengthen connections' between UK and Germany in ... (The Independent)

Charles said he sure the bond between Britain and one of the EU's leading nations 'will grow ever stronger'.

And it gives me great pleasure to present you with this photo to remember this special moment today, 61 years on, as a sign of your longstanding close bond with our country.” He also joked about the footballing rivalry between the two nations, saying: “Even football was an English invention that the Germans were all too keen to take on. “No matter what lies ahead, I know that our German-British friendship will remain significant and will remain firm. Today, exactly six years later, we are opening a new chapter. Our situation is different as we look to the future, yet we are doing so together. [Charles](/topic/charles) stressed that he was “utterly convinced” the bond between Britain and one of the EU’s leading nations “will grow ever stronger”.

Germany's increasingly complicated government (Politico)

Guten Tag and welcome to Global Insider, coming to you today from Berlin. I'm Hans von der Burchard, POLITICO's senior politics reporter for Germany, and I'll ...

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King pledges to 'strengthen connections' between UK and Germany ... (Sky News)

The state dinner took place at Schloss Bellevue, the official residence of the German president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is hosting the event.

The King and Queen Consort are guests of honour at a white tie State Banquet. At the bottom, the royals were greeted by a line of dignitaries including the British ambassador to Germany, Jill Gallard, and the state secretary Dorte Dinger. The King's last visit to Germany was three years ago, before he was monarch. In a joint statement posted to Twitter, the King and Queen Consort said it was a "great joy" to be able to develop the "longstanding friendship" between the two nations. This is the King’s 29th official visit to Germany, but the first state visit of his reign. The King pledged to "strengthen the connections" between the UK and Germany at a state banquet in Berlin. The King took time to greet individuals who were waiting at the gate and spoke to a group of girls who had recently visited London, and a schoolchild who he asked: "No school today?" The royal couple were due to travel to Germany from France for a state visit but Earlier President Steinmeier praised the King's green "convictions" and thanked him for choosing to visit Germany for his first state visit as monarch. In the first state banquet speech of his reign, Charles paid tribute to the "enduring value" of the two countries' relationship and stressed he was "utterly convinced" the bond between them "will grow ever stronger". The Queen Consort was wearing a tiara and bracelet that belonged to her mother-in-law Queen Elizabeth for the event. In a joint statement, the royal couple said it was a "great joy" to be visiting the country.

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Charles makes first state visit to Germany as king and vows ... (News24)

The British monarch and Queen Camilla are on a three-day visit to Germany in a trip billed as "an important European gesture" to maintain strong ties after ...

We want to celebrate it, regardless of how long the queue is," she told AFP. The British sovereign, 74, is on a three-day visit of Germany in a trip billed as "an important European gesture" to maintain strong ties after Brexit. Hailing the "enduring value" of ties with Germany, he said he would "do all I can to strengthen the connections between us". "It's the visit of the king in Germany. - The British monarch and Queen Camilla are on a three-day visit to Germany in a trip billed as "an important European gesture" to maintain strong ties after Brexit. - Hailing the "enduring value" of ties with Germany, King Charles said he would "do all I can to strengthen the connections between us" as he began his first state visit to the country as king on Wednesday.

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Germany will hire 60000 workers annually from countries outside ... (Livemint)

Germany has introduced draft reforms regarding immigration, skills training and promoting immigration from Western Balkan countries to address labour ...

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Germany 'takes note' of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from ... (The Indian Express)

Germany's response comes days after the United States took a similar stance, saying that respect for the rule of law and judicial independence is a ...

[Wayanad](https://indianexpress.com/elections/wayanad-lok-sabha-election-results/) district. [Gandhi had been found guilty in a 2019 defamation case](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/gujarat-court-rahul-gandhi-defamation-case-explained-8514062/) filed after his remark “why all thieves have Modi surname”, made at a campaign rally in Kolar, Karnataka. Gandhi’s case in Indian courts, and we engage with the Government of India on our shared commitment to democratic values – including, of course, freedom of expression,” Patel said. “It is normal and standard for us to engage with members of opposition parties in any country where we have bilateral relationships,” replied Patel. To our knowledge, Rahul Gandhi is in a position to appeal the verdict. A Gujarat court had sentenced him to two years in prison.

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Germany says 'democratic principles' apply to Rahul Gandhi ... (Livemint)

The German government has expressed its concern about the disqualification of Indian opposition Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, as a Lok Sabha MP, ...

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Germany reacts to Rahul Gandhi's ouster as MP, 'judicial ... (Times of India)

India News: NEW DELHI: Germany on Thursday said that it has taken note of the verdict of the first instance of suspension from Parliament of Congress leader ...

To our knowledge, Mr Gandhi is in a position to appeal the verdict," a German Foreign Ministry spokesperson said during a press briefing that was aired on German state-owned international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW). "The US engages with the government of India on our shared commitment to democratic values, including of course freedom of expression in our engagements with our Indian partners," Patel had said. Patel, responding to a question on Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as an MP said that the US engages with the Indian government on a shared commitment to democratic values, including freedom of expression.

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Will an Indian spokesperson comment on Germany's internal issues? (Hindustan Times)

The gratuitous legal advice given by German government spokesperson on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's disqualification is not diplomacy but uncalled for ...

While India stays clear from commenting on internal affairs of third countries, the German spokesperson has paved a path for retaliation on similar grounds as the country has a dark past written in blood of innocents. It was not so long ago that the German Foreign Minister gave unsolicited advice on Jammu and Kashmir in order to extract some leverage from Pakistan on Afghan refugees post takeover of Taliban, only to be brushed aside by the Modi government. Why should the media seek validation of Anglo-Saxon powers on internal issues of India and who are they to sit on judgement on a court judgement in the world’s largest democracy?

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Germany's e-fuel fetish ain't new. Just ask the Führer. (POLITICO.eu)

Berlin's pressure on Europe to embrace synthetic fuels echoes a century-old quest for energy independence.

Yet in a strange historic twist, his ministry happens to be located in the same building that A group run by ex-German politicos and lobbyists known as the eFuel Alliance is advocating for synthetic fuels in everything from passenger cars to airplanes and boats. The company has no plans to produce the fuel in Germany, but the country’s windy northern coast would be a natural place to do so. “Today we are in possession of all the tools we need to defeat the enemy.” In the end, the Nazis’ lust for energy outpaced their ability to squeeze liquid fuel out of coal, as Hitler lamented on his Finland trip. The synthetic fuel plants, one of which was Farben (the company also produced the “Zyklon B” pesticide used as a weapon of mass murder in Nazi gas chambers) and other German chemical firms opened more than two dozen so-called hydrogenation plants to convert coal into fuel. In recent weeks, the German coalition has been waging a rear-guard action to blunt new EU [rules](https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/popups/ficheprocedure.do?reference=2021/0197(COD)&l=en) slated to take effect in 2035 that would effectively ban new registrations of fuel-powered cars in order to boost the sale of electric vehicles. [save the internal combustion engine](https://www.politico.eu/article/brussels-to-berlin-well-find-a-way-to-save-the-combustion-car-engine-emissions-synthetic-fuels/), the soul of its industrial economy. Given the abundance of coal in Germany, synthetic fuel was the obvious alternative. And yet the inherent risk of relying on others for energy has been seared into Germany’s collective subconscious for more than a century. The Führer and his henchmen knew from the outset that Germany’s limited crude reserves could not sate a Blitzkrieg.

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