Rob Schmitz is an NPR Central Europe Correspondent, with a focus on multinational reporting. He has covered a wide range of topics including politics, elections, and international agreements. With his extensive experience as a correspondent in different regions, Schmitz provides valuable insights into the political landscape and events shaping Europe and beyond.
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By: Rob Schmitz, Tom Bowman
A former US intelligence official has confirmed with NPR that highly classified US intelligence documents that appeared on a pro-Iranian site are authentic. The documents describe preparations by Israel in advance of a possible strike on Iran.
BERLIN — With Trump on the verge of victory, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz congratulated the former president in a rather somber post on X, reiterating how the U.S. and Germany have promoted freedom and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic.
By: Rob Schmitz, Bill Chappell
While many of Europe’s political leaders are concerned about what a Trump presidency will mean for the continent’s future, it isn’t preventing them from congratulating him — and sending messages of unity.
By: Rob Schmitz, Nick Spicer
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gives a statement after a meeting with government leaders in Berlin, Wednesday.
The world is reacting to former President Trump’s election victory. In Russia, analysts are thinking about how it might affect U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
By: Rob Schmitz, Nick Spicer
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gives a statement after a meeting with government leaders in Berlin, Wednesday.
By: Rob Schmitz
German opposition parties and business groups are urging chancellor Olaf Scholz to trigger new elections after his government collapsed Wednesday, plunging the economy into political turmoil.
A Chinese cargo ship has been stopped off the coast of Denmark. Officials are investigating it for severing underwater telecommunications cables connecting a handful of northern European countries.
Germany's defense minister said damage to two data cables in the Baltic Sea appeared to be acts of sabotage. Several European countries have launched investigations.
By: Rob Schmitz
Germany's defense minister said damage to two data cables in the Baltic Sea appeared to be acts of sabotage. Several European countries have launched investigations.
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