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Voices: There is still a way European leaders can help achieve a positive outcome for Ukraine

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Donald Trump wants to build bridges with Russia, but Europe must assert its interests as well

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025

France's Macron to meet Ukraine, UK and German leaders to discuss US peace plan

French President Emmanuel Macron says he will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London on Monday to "take stock" of ongoing US-led negotiations, in a bid to end the four-year war with Russia.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 7, 2025

Netanyahu says second phase of ceasefire expected 'very shortly' during Merz visit to Israel

The meeting between Merz and Netanyahu revealed clear differences in their stance on Gaza and the two-state solution, however both leaders emphasised their commitment to maintaining a close bilateral relationship.

Euronews · Dec 7, 2025

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First phase of Gaza ceasefire plan nearly complete, says Netanyahu

Israeli PM to discuss next steps with Donald Trump this month but timetable for lasting peace remains unclear

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2025

Zelenskyy to meet Starmer at Downing Street to discuss US draft peace deal

Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz will also be present for talks on guaranteeing Ukraine’s postwar security

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2025

Merz promotes peace plan with Abbas ahead of visit to Israel

In the run-up to his trip to Israel, the German Chancellor spoke with Mahmoud Abbas about the US peace plan and called for reforms in the Palestinian leadership. The goal remains a negotiated solution for more security in the region.

Euronews · Dec 6, 2025

Starmer to host Zelensky, Macron and Merz at Downing Street for peace talks

The Prime Minister will use the meeting to show the UK’s support for Ukraine

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025

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Starmer to meet Zelensky in Downing Street as Ukraine peace talks continue

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will also attend the meeting in London.

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2025

Reparations loan for Ukraine is 'very fragile' and risks investor exodus, Euroclear warns

Euroclear, the custodian of the immobilised Russian assets, has criticised the reparations loan for Ukraine as fragile, unpredictable and risky. In Brussels, the German chancellor holds a crisis meeting with the Belgian prime minister to find a compromise and break the deadlock on the proposal.

Euronews · Dec 5, 2025

German MPs rubberstamp military service plan amid school pupil protests

All 18-year-old men to be screened for suitability for armed forces, but proposal falls short of conscription

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025

‘No mistrust’ between Europe and US over Ukraine, Macron says

French president’s remarks come a day after a report claimed he had warned Washington could betray Kyiv

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025

German parliament approves pension package after a rebellion in Merz's party

Germany’s parliament has approved a pension reform package that had prompted a rebellion in the ranks of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party, the latest instalment in a bumpy first seven months in office

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

Exclusive: Poland sees new influx of refugees arriving from western Europe

Polish ambassador Jan Tombiński reports a new trend of refugees arriving from western Europe as Warsaw reviews its asylum regulations and border controls with Germany.

Euronews · Dec 5, 2025

Why the EU could not agree on using £80bn of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s war effort

Disagreements within the bloc prevented a deal being struck to use the assets

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

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The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

Another country reintroduces voluntary military service with new plan to counter Russia

The move comes as Germany commits billions of euros to modernising its military equipment

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025

EU leaders race to save Ukraine funding deal as Kyiv’s cash runs low

‘Future of Europe’ at stake with Von der Leyen and Merz desperate to persuade Belgian PM to allow use of frozen Russian assets

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: drones reportedly spotted near Zelenskyy flight path on Dublin trip

Irish navy ship spotted suspicious drones near the flight path of Zelenskyy’s aircraft as he landed on Monday in Ireland, local media reported. What we know on day 1,3811

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Macron risks row with Trump after saying US will ‘betray Ukraine’ in leaked call with EU leaders

The phone call leaked in the German media reveals size of rift between Europe and Washington

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

Macron reportedly warned Zelenskyy US may ‘betray Ukraine on territory’

Der Spiegel quotes leaked call in which European leaders voice doubts about Washington’s approach to peace talks

Euronews · Dec 4, 2025

Friedrich Merz will meet Belgian prime minister to unblock reparations loan

The crisis meeting between the German chancellor and the Belgian premier is aimed at unblocking the reparations loan to Ukraine. It comes as Ursula von der Leyen offered sweeping guarantees to protect Belgium.

Euronews · Dec 4, 2025

German-Syrian activist urges Berlin to retain asylum among ongoing persecution fears

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz argues against granting asylum to Syrians after al-Assad's regime fell, but critics warn the country remains unsafe for minorities and women.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

‘Embodying the zeitgeist more than ever’: German sitcom character Stromberg revived for Merz era

New film is based on TV series inspired by The Office, whose lead character is said to resemble the chancellor

Euronews · Dec 2, 2025

Tensions between Germany and Poland fuel security fears amid Russian aggression

As Russia continues its all-out war in Ukraine, Berlin and Warsaw remain divided. How concerning is this for the security situation in Europe?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025

‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban

Exclusive: Swedish carmakers push to retain target as Germany lobbies to help its own industry by softening cutoff date

InsideEVs · Dec 1, 2025

Tesla Reimagined How Door Handles Work. Now It's Everybody's Problem

Today on Critical Materials: the auto industry faces a reckoning over electric door handles. Plus, are Americans fed up with big trucks?

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