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Ukraine PM says US investment agreement ‘good, equal and beneficial’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

‘It’s in our DNA to be anti-fascist’: Germany’s leftwing ‘TikTok queen’ Heidi Reichinnek

A powerful speech in the Bundestag made her famous and has inspired young voters to fight back against the far right

The Guardian - UK

Fact-check: Is the US blocking German plans to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine?

As German chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz hints at a change in policy on the transfer of Taurus missiles to Kyiv, unfounded claims are circulating that the Trump administration could block the move.

Euronews

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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls Putin’s offer of brief ceasefire ‘manipulation’

Ukraine president urges month-long truce after Russia suggests three-day one to mark a world war two victory. What we know on day 1,161

The Guardian - AU

Friedrich Merz picks pro-Kyiv foreign minister and promises German support for Ukraine

Chancellor-designate vows to tackle Russian aggression and appoints Johann Wadephul, an ex-soldier, to key role

The Guardian - UK

Friedrich Merz's party approves German coalition agreement, bringing him closer to the chancellery

German election winner Friedrich Merz’s party has approved an agreement to form a coalition government with a center-left rival

The Independent UK

Germany’s Merz appoints MediaMarkt chief as new digital minister

First individual ministry for digital affairs in Germany.

Euronews

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Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts

Seven ministries will go to the CDU, seven to the SPD and three to the CSU. It is now clear who the CDU and CSU want to send to the cabinet as ministers.

Euronews

Putin Critic Johann Wadephul, Germany's Incoming Foreign Minister

Germany's next foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, is a former soldier, trained lawyer and conservative MP who has long been a strong supporter of military backing for Ukraine as it fights Russia's invasion.

International Business Times

‘One mistake and their Germanness is gone’: how idea of stripping citizenship for crimes spread across Europe

Recent proposals put forward in countries such as Sweden, Finland and Germany reflect wider shift, say analysts

The Guardian - UK

Far-right AfD tops German poll for first time – just weeks after Friedrich Merz’s election win

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has topped a national poll for the first time, prompting the popular Bild newspaper to carry the headline: “AfD breaks the magic barrier”. The poll put the AfD on 26% and the Christian democratic CDU/CSU on 25%.

The Conversation

Merz to Europe: There's a new sheriff in town - Analysis

While Germany's chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz is already plagued by criticism and sinking poll numbers at home, his EU partners are eagerly awaiting him on the Brussels scene. They expect him to replace the dullness of his predecessor with strong leadership - and Merz is willing to deliver.

Euronews

Berlin reports rise in attacks on refugees amid surge in far-right crime

Call for greater protection for asylum seekers and policies targeting rightwing violence as report sounds ‘alarm bell’

The Guardian - UK

‘A man of the people’: World reacts to the death of Pope Francis

World leaders hail legacy of compassion and humility as they mourn the Argentinian pontiff.

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The Guardian - UK

There is a way to turn Trump’s chaos into an opportunity. Here is what European leaders must do

The EU, the world’s biggest single market, can reposition itself and become less reliant on exporting goods to the US and China, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

Meloni says Trump to visit Rome after Washington talks over tariffs

Trump praises Italian PM and accepts invitation that could present chance to meet other European leaders

International Business Times

EU Hopes Trump Tariffs Can Nudge Mercosur Deal Past Finish Line

The spectre of a transatlantic trade war is also fuelling hopes of a silver lining in Europe: that a commerce deal with four South American countries could get a final green light despite longstanding French opposition.

Euronews

Frosty ties: What to expect from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to Poland

Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz has plans to visit Warsaw before expected new Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in in the first week of May. What does his visit mean for Polish-German relations?

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Euronews

Merz's missile for Ukraine proposal sparks support abroad and hesitation at home

European allies cheered the CDU leader's announcement, while a key would-be coalition partner appeared to try to argue against the suggestion.

Euronews

France’s united front against Mercosur deal starts to show cracks

Amid mounting pressure from the trade tensions sparked by the United States, some in France are beginning to see merit in the EU-Mercosur agreement, viewing it as a strategic response to growing economic uncertainty.

Euronews

Is Friedrich Merz more popular in Brussels than in Berlin? | Radio Schuman

Last week Germany's conservative CDU party and its social-democrat counterpart agreed on a coalition deal, but how does it look at home and in Brussels?

Al Jazeera

Ukraine says Russia has targeted Sumy again day after 35 killed in the city

EU leaders and the UK condemned the Palm Sunday attack on Sumy, while US President Trump called it a ‘mistake’.

Euronews

German parliament set to elect Merz as chancellor on 6 May

Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) last week struck a coalition deal.

International Business Times

Russia Says Deadly Sumy Strike Hit Army Meeting

Russia said Monday that its missiles hit a meeting of Ukrainian army commanders in Sumy, accusing Ukraine of using civilians as a "human shield" after Kyiv said the attack Sunday killed at least 34 people in one of the deadliest strikes of the entire war.

The National (Scotland)

Russia condemned after missile attack on Ukraine’s Sumy kills 34

European officials have condemned Russia’s deadly missile attack on Ukraine’s Sumy that killed and wounded scores of people ...

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