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How Keir Starmer’s polling became one of the worst in the west – in charts

The UK prime minister’s approval is among the lowest at home and abroad

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025

Germany’s moral compass spinning again as millions die and history’s wrong side gains a loyal regular

Detached from "reality."

We Got This Covered · Sep 8, 2025

Does Germany need to work harder? Its government seems to think so

"It is not with the four-day work week and 'work-life balance' that we will be able to maintain our prosperity!"

Fortune · Sep 7, 2025

Macron gathers European leaders in push for Ukraine security guarantees

European leaders were meeting in Paris on Thursday after French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that several countries including Britain and Germany are prepared to assure Ukraine's security once the conflict with Russia has ended.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 4, 2025

Macron, Starmer rally allies in Paris to push for Ukraine security guarantees

Top officials from across Europe are meeting in the French capital to thrash out concrete security guarantees for Ukraine, with Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer driving the push for a united front.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 4, 2025

Zelensky To Meet European Leaders After Putin Vows To Fight On

European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are to meet in Paris on Thursday in a new effort to pile pressure on Vladimir Putin after he vowed Russia will fight on in Ukraine if no peace deal is reached.

International Business Times · Sep 4, 2025

Europe's new fighter jet at risk amidst Franco-German ownership disputes

Germany is accusing French manufacturer Dassault of blocking negotiations over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project.

Euronews · Sep 1, 2025

German Chancellor Merz 'mentally preparing' for war in Ukraine to 'drag on'

Speaking in an interview on Sunday with German public broadcaster ZDF, Merz said he has not lost hope about the ceasefire or peace talks but “harbours no illusions".

Euronews · Sep 1, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Top EU leader’s plane forced to land blind after suspected Russian GPS jamming

Pilots driving a plane carrying European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen were forced to use paper maps to land

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Europe drawing up plans for troop deployment; Zelenskyy vows retaliation for drone strikes

Ursula von der Leyen says troops will have backing of US capabilities; Ukrainian president says ‘new deep strikes’ planned on Russia after drone attacks on energy infrastructure

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2025