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German Ministers in Copenhagen to Strengthen Ukraine Support as Unemployment Surges at Home

Ministers discuss drone defense and measured responses to Russia. Merz urges reforms as unemployment hits a decade high. Hospitals face financial strain, and a grim discovery in Stuttgart.

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German Ministers in Copenhagen to Strengthen Ukraine Support as Unemployment Surges at Home

German ministers of defense and foreign affairs are in Copenhagen today, meeting with their Danish counterparts to bolster support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for reforms to tackle rising unemployment, now over 3 million. A worrying trend has emerged in Germany's hospitals, with most losing money last year. A grim discovery was made in Stuttgart, where a decomposed body was found in a suitcase.

The ministers, Johann Wadephul and Boris Pistorius, are discussing coordinated drone defense and a measured response to Russian provocations. This meeting is part of the Weimar Triangle format, held annually to set European guidelines and initiatives. It comes as Germany advises its citizens to leave Iran due to potential retaliation over renewed UN sanctions against Tehran's nuclear program.

Unemployment has surged in Germany, with the figure now above 3 million for the first time in over a decade. Merz has emphasized the need for reforms to boost growth and employment. In another concerning development, a survey by Roland Berger reveals that nearly 90% of German hospitals lost money in 2022, with three out of four institutions in the red.

In Stuttgart, police are investigating the discovery of a severely decomposed, partially skeletonized body found in a suitcase in a residential area. The cause of death and identity of the victim remain unknown.

The meetings in Copenhagen and the upcoming Franco-German Ministerial Council in Toulon highlight Germany's commitment to European cooperation and security. Meanwhile, the government faces challenges at home, with rising unemployment and financial struggles in the healthcare sector. The grim discovery in Stuttgart serves as a reminder of the serious crimes that can occur within communities.

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