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France and Germany weigh future of joint EU weapons projects

France and Germany will on Friday discuss a new way of producing weapons in the European Union – the so-called “best athlete” model, where the company most suited to the job builds systems for the whole bloc instead of each country developing its own.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 29, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Politician Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv after Moscow fires missiles and drones at Kyiv

Andriy Parubiy was killed in Lviv, Ukrainian authorities said, after reports of a shooting at around midday local time on Saturday

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Thousands of cruise missiles for Kyiv in Europe-funded package

Germany’s Merz says ‘obvious’ Putin won’t agree to meet Zelenskyy; Ukrainian retort to Hungary in Russian oil pipeline row. What we know on day 1,283

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2025

Germany launches drive to add military recruits without conscription for now

Germany’s leaders have launched a drive to attract more people into voluntary military service

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025

German Cabinet Agrees Steps To Boost Army Recruitment

The German cabinet on Wednesday signed off steps to boost recruitment for the country's armed forces and strengthen military readiness in the face of high tensions between NATO and Russia.

International Business Times · Aug 27, 2025

Macron, Merz and Tusk join Moldova independence day with show of EU support

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will travel to Chisinau on Wednesday for Moldova’s 34th Independence Day. Their visit is meant to celebrate the occasion and show European support for the country’s push to join the EU.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 27, 2025

French, German, Polish Leaders To Visit Moldova In Show Of Force In Face Of Russia

The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are due in Moldova on Wednesday in a show of support, a day before campaigning starts for next month's tense parliamentary election amid claims of Russian interference in the pro-EU nation bordering Ukraine.

International Business Times · Aug 27, 2025

Will Ukraine’s new long-range Flamingo cruise missile put Russia on red alert?

Ukraine unveiled the FP-5 “Flamingo,” a domestically made long-range cruise missile. Could it significantly impact Russia's war with its powerful capabilities?

Euronews · Aug 26, 2025

Pressure On Merz As Trump Tariffs Hit German Economy

Germany's economy shrank more than expected in the second quarter as US tariffs battered exports, official data showed Friday, ramping up pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to turn Europe's top economy around.

International Business Times · Aug 22, 2025

How Europe Tried To Speak Trump

A careful selection of cast and roles and a clear strategy to avoid deadlocks.

International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025