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Keir Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive France’s Légion d’honneur

Exclusive: Emmanuel Macron honours outgoing prime minister for leadership role in supporting Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine's allies pledge jets, missiles and anti-ballistic shield at Paris summit

Ukraine's allies announced additional air defence support for Kyiv at a summit in Paris on Monday, along with exercises for the forces that will be deployed after a ceasefire, as part of efforts to increase pressure on Russia to end the war.

Radio France Internationale

World leaders praise Keir Starmer at Bastille Day during his final days as prime minister

French president Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky paid tribute to Sir Keir Starmer at the Paris event

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Starmer attends Bastille Day parade in Paris before saying au revoir to No 10

Sir Keir Starmer joined world leaders including French president Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky at the Paris event.

Evening Standard

Starmer continues farewell tour with Burnham set for No 10

The Prime Minister is expected to attend Bastille Day celebrations alongside other world leaders in Paris.

Evening Standard

World leaders begin public farewells to Sir Keir Starmer

The Prime Minister said there had been a ‘very productive’ meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris.

Evening Standard

Lindsey Graham death dominates Iranian newspapers' front pages with ‘being sent to hell’ remark and ‘get ready for sudden death’ warning for Trump, Netanyahu and others

Lindsey Graham death cause: Iranian newspapers prominently featured Senator Lindsey Graham's death, issuing warnings to US and Israeli leaders. One publication showed President Donald Trump kneeling beside Graham's portrait with a dire headline. Another newspaper labeled Graham the "Merchant of Death" for his anti-Iran policies. This coverage coincided with a…

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As Germany cuts a deal on US missiles, Europe weighs up dependence on Washington

Germany is set to buy Tomahawk missiles to plug an urgent gap in its defence, in spite of a European Union drive to lessen dependence on American weapon systems. The deal comes after a Franco-German tank maker's stock market listing stalled and a flagship European fighter jet project collapsed. Can…

Radio France Internationale

The Latest: After weeks on hold, deal between Israel and Lebanon is progressing, says US official

The U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon is moving to technical discussions in Rome after weeks of stagnation

The Independent UK

Germany will buy Tomahawk missiles from US to address ‘strategic gap’

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The Independent UK

US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says

The United States committed to granting formal approval for the sale of Tomahawk missiles and ground-based Typhoon launchers by August, although the number of missiles acquired would remain classified.

Euronews

Germany reaches deal with US to buy long-range Tomahawk missiles, Merz says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a deal with the United States to buy American-made Tomahawk cruise missiles and station them in Germany

The Independent UK

US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany: Friedrich Merz

Germany will purchase American Tomahawk cruise missiles for its defense. Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced this agreement on Thursday at a NATO meeting. These long-range missiles will help close a significant strategic gap in German defenses. Germany also plans to develop and station its own European missile systems. This decision follows…

The Economic Times

UN agencies condemn fresh aid cuts in Germany

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s cabinet has approved a draft budget that would further reduce overseas development spending to increasing defence funding

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Euronews

Could military-age Ukrainian men lose temporary protection status in Germany?

More than 260,000 Ukrainians of fighting age are living in Germany. As Kyiv and Berlin discuss ways to encourage their return, the question is: would they go back?

Euronews

When do you need to hand in a sick note in Europe and which sick pay systems are the most generous?

As Germany moves to clamp down on what the government sees as too many people taking sick leave, how do sick leave pay and medical certificate rules compare across Europe?

Euronews

Newsletter: Shining a light on who gets into the EU

In today's newsletter: Debate ratchets-up about how to grow the 27-member club, Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine's capital, and how the most high-ranking EU official will paper over a gaffe while at the NATO summit in Ankara.

France 24

Thousands protest against Germany's far right as AfD party re-elects leadership

Thousands of demonstrators flooded the German city of Erfurt on Saturday in a bid to shut down the rising far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's annual congress and signalling their concern over echoes from Germany's Nazi past. The congress comes 100 years to the day since the Nazi Party held…

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Euronews

'Security of the Baltics is our security': Merz meets Baltic leaders before NATO summit

Days before the NATO summit in Ankara, Germany’s chancellor and Baltic leaders in Berlin pledged stronger deterrence against Russia and more aid for Ukraine.

The Times of India

Where's the doctor's note? Germany tightens workplace rules, no more sick leaves over call or text

Germany is tightening its sick leave policy, requiring a doctor's note from day one of illness, a move Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes will boost the economy. Previously, employees enjoyed up to six weeks of paid sick leave per illness. This reform, alongside increased retirement age and flexible hiring, aims to…

The Economic Times

Germany changes sick leave policy: 'We are abolishing sick leave by phone,' says Chancellor Merz; doctor's note required from day one of illness

Germany sick leave policy: Germany is set to tighten sick leave rules, requiring doctor's certificates from day one of absence upon the employer's request. This move, part of a broader economic reform package, aims to boost productivity and combat high absenteeism. Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted the need to address competitive…

The Independent UK

The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections

The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend

France 24

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International Business Times UK

'We Can No Longer Afford This': Germany's Sick Leave Crackdown Sparks Backlash Over Day One Doctor's Note Rule

Germany's Chancellor Merz announces a comprehensive economic reform package, including changes to sick leave, tax relief, and pension adjustments, aimed at revitalising the economy.

Euronews

Germany's Merz announces sweeping reforms: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules

After seven hours of talks, the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, a breakthrough aimed at reviving the struggling economy and countering the rise of the far right.

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