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Germany’s chancellor thinks his fellow citizens need to work harder. Here’s why he’s wrong

People in Germany have taken the idea of a work-life balance too far. To get their economy back on track, they must work more.

The Conversation

Trump-Musk meltdown: key moments in the billionaires’ spectacular split

World has seen alliance between US president and Tesla boss unravel in real time via social media and television

The Guardian - UK

Trump's domestic drama could overshadow G7 amid feud with Elon Musk - Roll Call

Donald Trump's daily domestic drama could overshadow a key G7 summit in Canada as he butts heads with Elon Musk.

Roll Call

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Voices: The very important meeting that took place while the world watched the Musk-Trump spectacle

COMMENT: ICYMI: It was a meeting that may prove of more lasting significance for the wider world than the verbal fireworks between the US president and Tesla chief, writes Mary Dejevsky

The Independent UK

How did Donald Trump and Elon Musk's feud begin? Here is the blow-by-blow

After forging a close political relationship, the two billionaires brought significant change to Washington. Now their alliance lies in tatters.

Euronews

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,198

These are the key events on day 1,198 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Trump scorns Merkel legacy during new German chancellor’s White House visit

Friedrich Merz struggles to get word in as US president focuses on record of former German leader who left office in 2021

The Guardian - UK

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Trump, Merz discuss trade, NATO spending and Russia’s war on Ukraine

The German chancellor expressed his country’s support for Ukraine and pushed Trump to apply more pressure on Russia.

Al Jazeera

Trump-Musk alliance ends with personal attacks, threats to end federal contracts - Roll Call

President Trump ended his alliance with Elon Musk on Thursday as the two traded barbs in a wild back-and-forth.

Roll Call

Merz in Washington: Did Germany's chancellor achieve everything he wanted from Trump talks?

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday afternoon. But did Merz get everything he wanted from the talks?

Euronews

Trump makes Second World War joke in front of German chancellor

Donald Trump made a Second World War joke about Germany re-arming while meeting the country’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, in the Oval Office on Thursday, 5 June, amid negotiations over tariffs.

The Independent UK

Watch in full: Trump meets German leader in Oval Office

Watch back as Donald Trump met German chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office on Thursday, 5 June.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries

President Donald Trump has resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the United States and those from seven others would face restrictions

The Independent UK

New German leader plans to discuss Ukraine and trade with Trump in Oval Office visit

Germany’s new leader is meeting President Donald Trump in Washington as he works to keep the U.S. on board with Western support for Ukraine, help defuse trade tensions that pose a risk to Europe’s biggest economy and further bolster his country’s long-criticized military spending

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War of words between president and former adviser escalates – as it happened

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Euronews

Beasts and besties: German chancellors and US presidents through time

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets US President Donald Trump in the White House for the first time. It might be the beginning of a terrible friendship. How did Merz's predecessors cope with the respective men in the Oval Office? Euronews checks out some of the key pairings through time.

Euronews

How to survive a visit to the Oval Office: A practical guide for leaders meeting Donald Trump

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is preparing for a crucial visit to the White House, where he faces a potential grilling. However, according to experts, leaders now have several options when preparing those meetings in the White House.

The Guardian - UK

Germany on tenterhooks for Merz’s first official meeting with Trump

Two leaders are on first-name terms after phone chats but German chancellor knows he may have to tread fine line

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Euronews

Could the resurgence of Germany’s steel industry help to revive its economy?

US President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports come into effect today. But could Germany's defence industry be paving the way for a steel boom?

The Independent UK

Germany's new government launches a program to encourage investment and boost the economy

Germany’s new government has launched a package of tax breaks and eventual tax cuts for companies

Roll Call

Tariffs, Ukraine war to top agenda as Trump huddles with German chancellor - Roll Call

President Trump and German Chancellor Merz will talk tariffs, automobiles and Russia-Ukraine when they meet at the White House on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

‘Rust in peace’: why are Germany’s bridges and schools falling apart?

Bridge collapses caused by underinvestment are being seized on by the far right as evidence of ‘state failure’

Euronews

Berlin court rules rejection of asylum seekers at borders unlawful

The court says the rejections of asylum seekers violates German law and is not in line with the EU’s Dublin system which demands that every member state conduct a thorough investigation to determine which EU country is responsible for processing the application.

Al Jazeera

German court rules asylum seekers unlawfully expelled at Polish border

Judges say Berlin broke EU law by refusing Somali asylum seekers entry.

The Guardian - UK

Tide is turning in Europe and beyond in favour of nuclear power

Spain’s recent blackout and AI datacentres’ energy needs are leading politicians to reach for the restart button

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