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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

The Independent UK

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

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The Guardian - US

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.

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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.

Euronews

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

The Guardian - UK

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?

Euronews

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

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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.

Roll Call

‘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’

The Guardian - UK

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.

Euronews

German court rules asylum seekers unlawfully expelled at Polish border

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

Al Jazeera

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

The Guardian - UK

New German leader Friedrich Merz will meet Trump at the White House next week

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week to meet with the US President. The two will reportedly discuss topics such as Russia's war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and tariffs.

Euronews

Germany vows to step up militarily but rhetoric may struggle to match reality

Not all is going smoothly after Friedrich Merz’s promise to build up German army and ‘no limits’ on helping Ukraine

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Macron on 'crusade against Jewish state,' Israel says following criticism of Gaza war

During a three-hour televised interview earlier in May, Macron said Europe should consider sanctioning Israel over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands are thought to be now facing starvation.

Radio France Internationale

Germany redefines defence role as Merz backs missile production in Ukraine

Berlin is charting a new course in its European defence strategy as Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledges direct support for Ukraine’s independent long-range missile development, in a break from Germany's post-war policy of non-intervention.

The Independent UK

With a wave of his hand, Macron mocks controversy by sending up ‘le slap’

A close friend of the Macrons said the parody video was intended to ‘mock’ the earlier footage

The Guardian - UK

Europe will never agree on Israel – but here’s a way it can act to help Gaza

The EU is Israel’s biggest trading partner – and that gives it leverage to finally change the course of this brutal war, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

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Von der Leyen calls for 'independent Europe' as she receives Charlemagne Prize

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has received one of Europe’s highest honours for her role in steering the European Union through turbulent times. In her acceptance speech she called for a more self-reliant Europe in the face of 'imperial ambitions'.

Euronews

Ursula von der Leyen awarded Charlemagne Prize for promoting European unity

In her acceptance speech, Ursula von der Leyen outlined key priorities for Europe’s future: stronger defence, greater innovation, EU enlargement and the protection of democracy and resilience.

The Independent UK

Taurus cruise missiles: Weapons Germany could be sending Ukraine to strike deep into Russia

German chancellor Friedrich Merz says it is possible Berlin will send the longe-range cruise missiles to Kyiv

The Conversation

Germany steps up to replace ‘unreliable’ US as guarantor of European security

Two statements from world leaders this week bear closer examination. On May 27, the US president Donald Trump took to his Truth Social social media channel to proclaim that if it wasn’t for him, “lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia”. The following day the German…

Al Jazeera

Ukraine submits ceasefire plan, but Russia responds with escalation

Russia launched its largest yet air assaults on Ukraine’s cities. In response, the EU threatens sanctions and missiles.

The Independent UK

Germany to fund long-range weapons in Ukraine, says Merz

Russia proposes new round of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul as pressure grows to end conflict

Euronews

The restricted long-range weapons Ukraine could begin using against Russia

Following comments by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukraine may now be able to use some of these weapons unreservedly to defend itself.

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