UK working on plans to air drop aid into Gaza, PM says The Prime Minister held emergency talks with Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz on Saturday. The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025
Starmer steels himself for tough talks with Trump at Turnberry – with Gaza and tariffs top of the agenda ANALYSIS: The prime minister is nervous at the prospect of possibly having to play golf with Donald Trump, but he will have much bigger problems on his mind when they meet at Turnberry, political editor David Maddox reports The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025
‘It’s time for us to be louder’: Germany’s Pride parades face up to rise in attacks Christopher Street Day event organisers urge vigilance amid increase in abuse from rightwing extremists The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2025
France, Germany and UK press Israel over Gaza aid to end 'humanitarian catastrophe' The call from France, Germany and the UK comes a day after French President Emmanuel Macron's surprise announcement that France would officially recognise Palestinian statehood. Euronews · Jul 25, 2025
UK, France, Germany Say Gaza 'Humanitarian Catastrophe Must End Now' The leaders of Britain, France and Germany said Friday the "humanitarian catastrophe" in the Gaza Strip "must end now", as the war-ravaged Palestinian territory faces a deepening crisis. International Business Times · Jul 25, 2025
Macron plan to recognise Palestine puts pressure on Starmer to choose a course Prime minister risks either provoking mutiny in his cabinet and party over Gaza or alienating White House The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025
Starmer rejects call to imminently recognise Palestinian state despite ‘overwhelming pressure’ from MPs Prime minister faces growing demands to recognise a Palestinian state immediately amid mounting global anger over the starving population in Gaza The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,247 Here are the key events on day 1,247 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2025
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy introduces bill after anticorruption protests Ukrainian leader came under domestic and international pressure after signing law critics say paves way for corruption. Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2025
Libya is ready to work with European governments to stem the migrant flow Letter: The UN-backed government of national unity is working to ensure the rule of law in Libya and could tackle traffickers at source, writes Walid Ellafi The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025
Macron and Merz forge united front on trade, security and energy in Berlin The two leaders have reaffirmed Franco-German unity, vowing to tackle challenges ranging from transatlantic trade tensions to European defence and energy policy. Radio France Internationale · Jul 24, 2025
EU fails to reduce 50% steel tariff in outline trade deal with US Bloc’s steel exporters face ‘catastrophic’ Trump levy, says industry body – potentially twice the rate for the UK The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025
EU and US edge closer to trade deal as tariff deadline looms US officials are ‘optimistic’ that an agreement could be imminent. Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2025
Defence and tariffs top the agenda at Merz and Macron working dinner As Merz hosted Macron in Berlin, their agenda included a long list of topics, such as defence, energy and EU trade policy. Euronews · Jul 23, 2025
International Business Times · Jul 23, 2025 Merz, Macron Huddle Over NATO And EU-US Trade Row French President Emmanuel Macron met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday as they sought to present a united front on the US-EU trade row, NATO security and other pressing issues.
Euronews · Jul 23, 2025 EU-US trade talks near 15% tariff deal, Brussels remains ready to retaliate The European Commission and member states are discussing the possible use of the anti-coercion instrument, which would allow the bloc to target digital and financial services in the event of a failure to reach a deal with the US on tariffs.
Motor1 · Jul 23, 2025 'Completely Misses the Point:' Germany Slams the EU's Gas Car Rental Ban Idea The European Union remains committed to banning the sale of new gasoline and diesel vehicles starting in 2035. In the meantime, it has floated a new idea to fast-track the demise of combustion engines by requiring car rental companies operating in the EU to purchase only EVs from 2030. The…
International Business Times · Jul 23, 2025 Macron-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 · Jul 23, 2025 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.
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025 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
Euronews · Jul 22, 2025 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.
Euronews · Jul 21, 2025 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.
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025 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
Euronews · Jul 21, 2025 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 · Jul 21, 2025 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.