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Europe is stuck in a bystander role over Iran’s nuclear program after US, Israeli bombs establish facts on the ground

The U.S. bombing of three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22, 2025, sent shock waves around the world. It marked a dramatic reversal for the Trump administration, which had just initiated negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear program. Dispensing with diplomacy, the U.S. opted for the first time for direct…

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EU trade ministers to mull US tariffs as Germany’s Merz cautions calm

US President Donald Trump's letter warning the EU that 30% tariffs will apply from 1 August unless a deal is reached has turned up pressure on trade negotiations.

Euronews

What if Ukraine falls? This is no longer a hypothetical question – and it must be answered urgently

Europe offers platitudes, Trump dithers, and Ukraine and its extraordinary people stand on the brink. Nato must step up, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

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Starmer to discuss ‘global problem’ of illegal migration with German Chancellor

According to the Home Office, 353 people crossed the English Channel by small boat on Friday.

Evening Standard

Slovakia aims to reach deal with EU on ending Russian gas supplies by Tuesday, Fico says

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico told reporters in Bratislava he wants to resolve the issue involving the proposed phase-out of all Russian fossil fuels by Tuesday, adding that he spoke to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the matter.

Euronews

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,233

Here are the key events on day 1,233 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

As Russia pummels Ukraine, cautious allies shift gears to help Kyiv

Germany and the US appear on the cusp of major policy changes, and Ukraine senses its opportunity to secure weapons.

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Concern that Ukraine will be split up casts shadow over reconstruction talks

Leaders meet in Rome amid forecasts that more than a third of rebuild costs could fall to Russia if Ukraine concedes land

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,232

Here are the key events on day 1,232 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Allies need to ramp up arms production, NATO's chief Mark Rutte says in Berlin

The alliance's secretary general underlined that NATO allies need to increase military and defence production after meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin.

Euronews

Zelenskyy to replace Ukraine’s envoy to US in diplomatic shuffle

Oksana Markarova will be recalled from Washington in move designed to strengthen ties with Trump team

The Guardian - UK

German Chancellor says he’s confident EU-US trade deal will come soon

The EU is working to avoid a tariff rate as high as 50% ahead of a 1 August deadline. It now appears that a 10% duty is on the table.

Euronews

Can Germany sell one of its Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine?

Donald Trump reportedly told Germany to sell one of its Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine. But can Berlin increase its military support to Kyiv as Russia intensifies aerial attacks?

Euronews

No, Germany is not imposing a ‘solidarity tax’ to fund Ukraine and Israel

Satirical content undermining the recently-installed German government is sparking the spread of disinformation on TikTok.

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The Guardian - UK

Germany is ‘importing’ antisemitism, our leaders claim. Irony is not their strong point

Blaming migrants for the rise in anti-Jewish crimes shows a breathtaking lack of self-awareness , says author and academic Mithu Sanyal

The Guardian - UK

Poland begins controls on borders with Germany and Lithuania

Move after far-right protests is latest example of measures within EU that are straining passport-free Schengen zone

Euronews

Germany's AfD accuses Chancellor Merz of election fraud as it bids to reform image

Critics of the German far-right party say that the AfD is still far from having any real influence, as none of the other parties in the Bundestag are willing to cooperate with it.

Euronews

Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania

The move by Polish leader Donald Tusk follows rising tensions over illegal immigration.

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Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania to discourage asylum-seekers

Poland has reinstated border controls with Germany and Lithuania to address concerns over illegal migration

Euronews

Germany seeks agreement with Taliban to take back convicted Afghan migrants, interior minister says

Germany does not recognise the Taliban government, which took control of Afghanistan in 2021, and maintains no official diplomatic ties with Kabul.

The Guardian - UK

EU closing in on ‘framework’ trade deal with US to avoid Trump’s 50% tariffs

Diplomats and officials say bloc willing to accept 10% tariffs, but talks may go down to wire before Wednesday deadline

Euronews

German Chancellor Merz faces Pride flag fallout after saying Bundestag 'not a circus'

Friedrich Merz's stance against displaying the rainbow flag at the German parliament for the upcoming Christopher Street Day celebrations has sparked criticism from the opposition lawmakers.

Euronews

US to halt shipments of some weapons already pledged to Ukraine, White House says

The US is halting shipments of some promised air defence missiles and weapons to Ukraine due to concerns about its own stockpile levels, officials said. Meanwhile, Moscow has intensified its missile and drone strikes against Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

Poland to tighten border controls amid growing tension over irregular crossings

Temporary rules for Germany and Lithuania come as far-right activists initiate border patrols

Euronews

Poland to start temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania, Tusk says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the measures were "necessary to reduce the uncontrolled flows of migrants across the Polish-German border".

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