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Agree to a ceasefire until midnight or face more sanctions, Germany tells Russia

Germany gave Russia time until midnight on Monday to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, the government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said. If Moscow doesn’t respond, Berlin says it will introduce new sanctions.

Euronews

Ukraine’s allies pile pressure on Putin to join Zelensky for peace talks

The Foreign Secretary hosted his counterparts from from France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Poland and the EU on Monday to discuss Ukraine.

Evening Standard

German Censorship Highlights Europe's Eroding Free Speech Protections

America stands alone in valuing and protecting free speech.

Reason

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The birth of the EU: Europe celebrates 75th anniversary of the Schuman declaration

9 May 2025 marked the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the proposal by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman (1886-1963) to pool the production of coal and steel – vital raw materials for Europe’s industry and economy – with Germany. This was done through the Economic Coal and Steel Community…

The Conversation

40 Interesting Photos From The Past That Show How Europeans Lived 100 Years Ago

Old photographs can be windows into a time we never experienced.

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The disturbing tale of one family’s flight from the Nazis: best podcasts of the week

Poet Joe Dunthorne looks into his relatives’ tale of fleeing Germany – and has no idea what he’s getting himself into. Plus, Louis Theroux talks to The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey

The Guardian - UK

Lammy to host European counterparts for Ukraine talks

The Foreign Secretary will also welcome counterparts from France, Italy, Germany Spain and Poland for a meeting at Lancaster House.

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Ukraine and allies call on Russia to accept 30-day truce

Ukraine and its European allies have agreed to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire as of Monday, following talks in Kyiv between President Volodymyr Zelensky and four European leaders.

Radio France Internationale

Watch: Keir Starmer arrives in Kyiv for historic joint visit with global leaders

Watch the moment the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv alongside the leaders of France, Germany, and Poland—the first time leaders from all four nations have travelled to Ukraine together. Their historic visit marks a unified call for peace as the war continues.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky claims his troops ‘gradually pushing back’ Putin’s forces in Sumy

Russian forces seeking to create 'buffer zone' in Sumy after beating back Ukrainian incursion into Kursk

The Independent UK

European leaders in Ukraine’s Kyiv press Russia for 30-day ceasefire

The Kremlin says it will consider a 30-day truce, but within its own position.

Al Jazeera

European leaders tell Putin to agree to unconditional ceasefire by Monday or face ‘massive’ sanctions – as it happened

European leaders, in coordination with Donald Trump, are proposing a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting 12 May

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin rejects ceasefire ultimatum proposed by European leaders

Leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland told Russian president to accept unconditional 30-day ceasefire by Monday or face increased sanctions and weapons transfers to Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Mother’s Day in Germany is a reminder that motherhood is a battle that’s not for me

Growing up in east Germany I saw how women around me struggled – and not enough has changed to make me alter my course, says writer Carolin Würfel

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Ukraine war briefing: US embassy in Kyiv issues warning of ‘potentially significant’ air attack

Warning comes as leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland are due in Kyiv for a symbolic visit; Trump says ‘get this stupid war finished’. What we know on day 1,171

International Business Times

Europe Leaders Head To Kyiv On Unprecedented Visit

The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland will make an unprecedented joint visit to Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agrees a ceasefire.

The Guardian - UK

Leaders of UK, France, Germany and Poland to visit Ukraine in joint show of support

Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk to make symbolic visit day after Putin parade

Euronews

Merz in Brussels: 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine possible within days, decision lies with Moscow

Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by US mediators in Saudi Arabia in March, but so far Russia has refused to sign, instead presenting counter demands.

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International Business Times

Margot Friedlaender, Germany's Voice Of Holocaust Remembrance

German Holocaust survivor Margot Friedlaender, who has died at the age of 103, won plaudits at home and abroad for her tireless efforts to foster reconciliation and understanding.

The Independent UK

German Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer dies at age 103

Margot Friedländer, a German Jew who survived the Theresienstadt concentration camp and became a high-profile witness to Nazi persecution in her final years, has died in Berlin

Euronews

New German Chancellor Merz aims for stronger EU ties with France and Poland

Visiting Paris and Warsaw, Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke about defence and European unity, marking a shift from his predecessor's policies and aiming for a stronger EU.

Latin Times

Trump Admin Pressures Germany Agency to Delay Labeling Far-Right German Party as 'Extremist'

Germany's spy agency has paused labeling the far-right AfD party as "extremist," after rare diplomatic pressure from the Trump administration.

Euronews

Friedrich Merz rules out permanent joint debt at EU level in his visit to Brussels

"We cannot go into never-ending spirals of debt," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during his first official visit to Brussels.

The Conversation

Germany’s new government wants to be a foreign policy power

When the CDU/CSU and the SPD sealed their coalition agreement to form the next German government, the would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz proudly announced: “Germany is back on track”. Against a backdrop of considerable geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges, the partners wanted to send clear signal not only to the German public,…

Radio France Internationale

German secret services await ruling on AfD ‘extremist organisation’ label

Germany's domestic intelligence agency was on Friday waiting for judges to decide if they could go ahead with their plan to classify the far-right Alternative for Germany party as an extremist movement.

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