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Macron and Merz to hold talks on NATO and EU-US trade row

French President Emmanuel Macron is to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday to discuss NATO security, the US-EU trade row and other key issues.

Radio France Internationale

War in Gaza tests ties between Israel and traditional European allies

Britain is threatening to take further action against Israel if it does not agree to end the war in Gaza

The Independent UK

Germany supports Poland's measures to curb migration from Belarus

"Poland is Germany's most important partner within the EU, alongside our French neighbours," German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said at the Polish-Belarusian border on Monday.

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US and Germany agree to deliver five Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, Berlin says

The Patriot missile system can detect and intercept a wide range of oncoming air targets, high-end ballistic missiles in particular, and is regarded as one of the world's best.

Euronews

Companies pledge to invest over $700 billion in Germany over the next 3 years

A group of dozens of companies is pledging to invest at least 631 billion euros ($733 billion) in Germany over the next three years

The Independent UK

Protesters drown out live interview with far-right AfD party leader Alice Weidel

Far-right leader Alice Weidel's scheduled "summer interview" was drowned out by raucous demonstrators.

Euronews

Germany's top firms present Merz with investment push to revive economy

Around 60 leading German companies pledged a major "Made for Germany" investment initiative on Monday, aiming to boost investor confidence in the country after two years of recession.

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Western defence ministers meet to discuss providing Ukraine with weapons

The talks come after Trump announced a plan whereby European nations would send US weapons — either from existing stockpiles or new arms — to Ukraine via NATO.

Euronews

High-level talks held on support for Ukraine a week after Trump said Europe will pay for weapons

The U.K. and Germany are leading a NATO meeting Monday to discuss sending weapons to Ukraine

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on Europe’s failing economic orthodoxy: social contracts cannot be renewed through cuts

Editorial: The French prime minister, François Bayrou, has become the latest leader to target the less well-off in order to balance the books

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: EU and UK increase sanctions on Russia as drone strike on Odesa kills one

EU agrees 18th package of sanctions against Moscow, including a moving price cap on Russian oil 15% below market rates. What we know on day 1,242

The Guardian - AU

German chancellor slams EU, says pulling Germany out of recession a top priority

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed his top priorities for the next three years and delivered sharp criticism to the EU.

Euronews

Germany Presses Ahead With Deportations To Afghanistan

Germany said Friday it had deported 81 Afghan men convicted of crimes to their Taliban-controlled homeland, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government looks to signal a hard line on immigration.

International Business Times

German leader Merz says his government has a 'stable foundation' despite a dispute

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says his coalition has a “stable foundation” and has achieved a lot in its first 10 weeks

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Merz admits Europeans have been ‘free-riders’ on defence

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Germany deports 81 Afghan nationals under tougher migration policy

Coordinated with Qatar, the flight departed on Friday as Berlin toughens migration policy. Officials said all deportees had criminal records and were required by law to leave.

The Independent UK

Europe has been ‘free-riding’ on US security, says Merz

The German Chancellor admitted that Europe must ‘do more’ on defence spending

Radio France Internationale

UK and Germany sign new treaty on defence, trade and people smuggling

In a landmark moment for European security, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have signed a comprehensive friendship and cooperation treaty in London.

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The Independent UK

Britain and Germany to build ‘super missile’ in joint military project

London and Berlin signed a friendship treaty on Thursday intended to deter Russian aggression in Europe

Evening Standard

Trains could soon run from London to Berlin after new UK-Germany treaty is signed

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed a wide-ranging deal in Kensington on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

The deplorable and the adorable: Merz gives top bantz after blasting Brexit

The German chancellor showed his charm as the woman from Sky tested the limits

The Guardian - UK

Merz calls for UK, Germany and France to align on migration and defence

German chancellor’s proposal for strategic axis comes as London and Berlin sign first treaty since second world war

The Independent UK

UK and Germany sign key deal as part of Brexit ‘reset’

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International Business Times

UK, Germany Vow To Tackle People Smuggling Gangs

Britain and Germany signed landmark deals Wednesday to boost defence ties and crackdown on people smuggling gangs on the first official visit to the UK by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

The Independent UK

Starmer praises German plans to ‘strengthen’ laws to tackle small boats

Speaking on a visit to an Airbus plant in Stevenage, Sir Keir welcomed German commitments to tackling people-smuggling gangs.

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