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Press conference cancelled as Germany's ruling coalition disagrees over military service

The CDU and the SPD had previously backed a proposal to combine voluntary conscription with a lottery system.

Euronews

German retirees who continue working set to earn €2,000 a month tax-free

Active pension scheme expected to start in January is part of chancellor’s ‘autumn of reforms’ to tackle economic stagnation

The Guardian - UK

As ceasefire begins in Gaza, will the EU abandon its plans to sanction Israel?

The start of the peace process in the Middle East raises questions about the future of the EU proposals designed to sanction Israel.

Euronews

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US president Donald Trump to take part in summit of world leaders in Egypt to mark end of Gaza war

On Saturday, Egyptian government sources said Trump will be received in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm El Sheikh by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to participate in a signing ceremony along with the other guarantors of the Gaza peace deal.

Euronews

Merz To Host German Auto Sector Crisis Meeting

Chancellor Friedrich Merz will Thursday host crisis talks with German auto industry leaders in a bid to navigate myriad challenges, from a looming EU combustion-engine ban to growing Chinese competition.

International Business Times

Germany projects a sliver of growth, betting on Merz’s €500bn overhaul

Despite a slightly improved growth projection, Merz’s coalition is banking on infrastructure spending and quicker investment approvals to revive momentum.

Euronews

Germany Raises Growth Forecasts, But Warns Reforms Needed

Germany's economy will eke out meagre growth in 2025 before picking up speed next year, the government Wednesday said as it raised forecasts, but called for "decisive reforms" for a sustained recovery.

International Business Times

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Germany draws up law to allow police to shoot down drones

Cabinet agrees draft legislation after spate of sightings, including over Munich airport

The Guardian - UK

Germany revises 2025 growth forecast to 0.2%, rising to 1.3% next year

Germany’s new government is forecasting that Europe’s biggest economy will see minimal growth of 0.2% this year and accelerate next year to 1.3%

The Independent UK

I'm the clearest defender of Israel in Brussels, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says

On the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on Israel, Johann Wadephul praised himself of being "the one who always stands most clearly on Israel's side" when he is surrounded by his EU counterparts in Brussels.

Euronews

Newly elected German mayor Iris Stalzer found at home with serious stab wounds

IStalzer told her son that she had been attacked by several men in the street and managed to drag herself home where she was found.

Euronews

German mayor in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times in ‘abhorrent attack’

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has condemned the attack, which happened just days after the mayor was elected

The Independent UK

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threatens to boycott Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is excluded

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that if Israel is excluded from Eurovision 2026, Germany will not take part.

Euronews

Germany marks 35 years of unity, despite persistent East-West divide

Germany marks 35 years since its reunification on Friday, but the country’s East-West divide continues to shape its economy and its political landscape.

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Euronews

Europe's position on Russia hardens as drone incursions, cyberattacks and sabotage incidents mount

Speaking at a European summit in Copenhagen, European leaders called for more sanctions against Russia, notably targeting its energy sector.

The Independent UK

Europe mulls using frozen Russian assets to fund loan to Ukraine

The EU has already poured in €174 billion since the war started in February 2022

The Independent UK

Europe’s stance on Israel shifts as pro-Gaza protests sweep the continent

Support for Israel has ‘evaporated’ as the war grinds on

Euronews

EU leaders welcome Trump's Gaza plan, urge Hamas to accept it 'without delay'

European leaders, from Ursula von der Leyen to Emmanuel Macron, have reacted positively to Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump ‘so disappointed’ in Putin and urges him to meet Zelensky for peace talks

It comes as Putin announced his biggest conscription plans in almost a decade

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Europe ‘no longer at peace’ with Russia, says German chancellor

Germany ready to defend Baltic region, Berlin says while Hungarian PM claims Ukraine ‘not a sovereign country’. What we know on day 1,315

Euronews

'Europe First': Berlin turns to European defence industry, reducing US dependence

For decades, Germany relied on the US for its security policy. But that era is over, experts tell Euronews.

International Business Times

Huge Berlin Protest Urges End To Gaza War

Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of the German capital on Saturday to demand that Israel halt its military campaign in Gaza.

Euronews

Oh it's personal: These are the top viral Russian fake news stories about European politicians

Russia has increasingly targeted European leaders with false claims and outlandish accusations. European politicians who have expressed strong support for Ukraine are among those attacked the most. What are the most preposterous fake stories about European politicians made by Russian propaganda?

The Guardian - UK

EU to move forward with plans for drone wall amid Russian incursions

Ministers aim to bolster defences after spate of airspace violations, amid rising momentum for €140bn loan to Ukraine

Euronews

Brussels pitches €140 billion loan for Ukraine using Russia's frozen assets

Brussels believes it can issue a €140 billion loan to Ukraine using Russia's frozen assets without engaging in outright confiscation.

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