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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’

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‘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.

Al Jazeera

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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?

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?

Euronews

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’.

Al Jazeera

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.

Euronews

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.

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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 ...

The Independent UK

German parliament expected to meet May 6 to elect Friedrich Merz as the new chancellor

The German parliament plans to meet on May 6 to elect Friedrich Merz as the country’s next leader, if all the parties in his proposed government approve a coalition agreement reached last week

Euronews

Germany is open to sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine, says Merz

The chancellor-in-waiting said Kyiv must be allowed to 'get ahead'.

The Independent UK

European officials condemn Russia's deadly Palm Sunday attack on Ukraine's Sumy

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

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The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy to Trump – come and see Putin’s war for yourself

Impose ceasefire on Russia, says France’s Macron, as leaders condemn deadly Palm Sunday strike on Sumy. What we know on day 1,146

The Guardian - UK

Do you yearn to hear Starmer condemn Trump? If so, you’re going to be disappointed

‘Don’t poke the beast’ remains the watchword at Number 10 even as the beast rampages around chewing the legs off the global economy

Fortune

Germany topples giant ‘Zero’ monument symbolizing fiscal prudence as new government embraces debt

Germany has erected monuments to smashing debt all over the country, but as spending rises, some are starting to come down.

Euronews

Hawks v doves: How EU member states are facing off amid US trade war

During the 90-day pause in transatlantic trade tensions, the EU is aiming to refine its strategy for addressing US tariffs, while hoping to enter into negotiations with Washington. However, the bloc remains divided between hawks and doves on how best to proceed.

The Guardian - UK

EU suspends retaliatory 25% tariffs on US goods after Trump U-turn

‘We want to give negotiations a chance,’ says Ursula von der Leyen in announcement of 90-day pause

International Business Times

Trump Tariffs Weigh On Germany As Institutes Cut Forecasts

Leading economic institutes Thursday slashed their 2025 growth forecast for Germany to near stagnation, warning Europe's struggling top economy will face extra pain from US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz.

The Guardian - UK

Germany is finally getting a new government – and it will be plunged straight into crisis mode

With the country enveloped in gloom and facing mayhem from the US and Russia, it’s hard to imagine a more fraught time to take power, says author John Kampfner

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