Could fusion energy save Europe from the energy crisis? Among the leading European startups in the field of fusion energy, Proxima Fusion is working on stellarators, an underused technology in the field. Euronews · Apr 6
German XXL frigate on the horizon - but when will the super warship arrive? Germany does not have an aircraft carrier, but is planning the largest frigate in the world - the F126. It is due to set sail in 2029 and will be suitable for submarine hunting or drone operations, depending on the mission. But there are problems with the vessel. When will… Euronews · Apr 4
Why every woman can see herself in the story of a German celebrity couple’s split Many will recognise their own experiences of digital abuse in Collien Fernandes’s allegations – technology offers perpetrators both tools and cover, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir The Guardian - UK · Apr 1
Syrian president discusses Iran war with British PM on first visit to London since fall of al-Assad Ahmed al-Sharaa has managed to build relations with Western governments and made several overseas trips, including to the United States, France and Germany. Euronews · Mar 31
Merz criticised after calling for Syrians in Germany to ‘go back’ home The German chancellor has drawn condemnation from NGOs and members of his own government The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
Newsletter: Lebanese minister says situation ‘dramatic’ as Israel expands ground invasion Also in this newsletter: Euronews exclusively previews an EU statement on the Israeli bill re-introducing the death penalty, passed by the Knesset on Monday. Euronews · Mar 31
Germany and Syria 'working jointly' on refugee returns, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says On his first trip to Germany since ousting his country's longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, Syria's interim leader pledged to work with Germany to enable more Syrians to return. Euronews · Mar 30
The Latest: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel Israel has intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, the first time it had faced fire from that country since the war in the Middle East erupted last month The Independent UK · Mar 28
Newsletter: ‘Not our war’ - Rubio joins G7 talks amid transatlantic rift over war in Iran Also in this newsletter: Lebanon’s Minister of Culture Ghassan Salamé tells Europe Today that Israel's "creeping military action" in the country's south has become an "invasion". Euronews · Mar 27
Not so fast: Brussels snubs Merz's suggestion for EU-China trade deal Before the EU can even talk about a trade deal with China, Beijing must "meaningfully" address its distortive practices, Brussels said. Euronews · Mar 26
Giorgia Meloni concedes defeat in Italy’s judiciary reform referendum – as it happened Italian prime minister says she will respect the vote but says it is ‘a lost chance to modernise Italy’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Donald Trump Sparks Confusion After Claiming Dad Was Born in Germany — But Records Say New York President Trump claims his father was born in Germany, contradicting public records that show Fred Trump was born in New York. International Business Times UK · Mar 21
How Trump’s ‘careless’ Pearl Harbour joke in Oval Office shook eighty years of US-Japan diplomacy At an otherwise routine Oval Office meeting on Thursday, Donald Trump made a joke about Pearl Harbour directly to Japan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi, invoking the 1941 surprise attack that killed 2,400 Americans and drew the United States into the Second World War. Takaichi widened her eyes, said nothing, and… The Times of India · Mar 21
EU Leaders Accuse Orbán of Disloyalty and Blackmail After He Blocks €90 Billion Ukraine Loan Leaders in the European Union have condemned Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after he blocked implementation of a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine. International Business Times · Mar 20
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin loses more than 8,000 troops as Zelensky warns Moscow trying to ‘intensify’ attacks Zelensky warns a prolonged Iran war will exhaust supplies of US air defence missiles
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Oman’s foreign minister says war in Iran is Trump’s ‘greatest miscalculation’ in scathing attack Badr Albusaidi said ‘this is not America’s war’ and criticised Washington for supporting Israel
The Independent UK · Mar 19 EU leaders blast Viktor Orbán over a Ukraine loan veto, accusing him of playing election games EU leaders are accusing Hungary’s Viktor Orbán of blocking major aid to Ukraine to score points at home ahead of elections next month
Euronews · Mar 18 'A major mistake', EPP anniversary spoiled by cooperation with far-right in EU Parliament The European People's Party celebrated its 50th anniversary in Brussels amid internal criticism for the alleged cooperation with the far-right in the European Parliament.
The Mary Sue · Mar 18 Donald Trump called Germany to help in Iran war — and their reaction might be the most polite snub he’s ever received German Chancellor Friedrich Merz directly denied President Donald Trump aid in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. But a week ago, Germany allowed the United States to use the Ramstein Air Base for the Iran war.
Euronews · Mar 17 Newsletter: Europe resists US pressure to force re-opening of Strait of Hormuz Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica and Finnish Foreign Minister Elena Valtonen speak to Europe Today.
International Business Times UK · Mar 16 Germany Rejects Trump's Plea For Help Policing Vital Strait Of Hormuz As Iran Tensions Spark Global Alarm Germany has rejected Donald Trump's request for help policing the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran escalate, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz warning there is no clear strategy for ending the conflict.
The Independent UK · Mar 16 ‘Not Nato’s war’: Germany and UK reject Trump’s call for help in Strait of Hormuz US president says he is ‘not happy’ with Keir Starmer and Friedrich Merz, who say the conflict is ‘not a matter’ for Europe or their governments
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16 Europe’s reaction to Trump’s war on Iran is a disaster – for Europe itself Prevarication on the war’s legality stands in sharp contrast to the outcry from France and Germany when Bush invaded Iraq, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14 Jürgen Habermas, German philosopher and sociologist, dies aged 96 Habermas’ political consensus-building theory argued formation of public opinion vital for democracies to survive
The Independent UK · Mar 14 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky blocks drone sales as he waits for Trump to resume peace talks with Putin Zelensky says Washington had proposed hosting a meeting but Moscow refused to send a delegation to take the talks forward