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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

The Independent UK

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

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

Euronews

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

The Guardian - UK

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Chancellor-elect Merz outlines new coalition's vision for Germany

Germany's next leader Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday to "move the country forward again" by boosting the economy and spending on defence as he presented a deal to launch his coalition government by early next month.

Radio France Internationale

Germany 'Back On Track' Says Merz, Unveiling New Coalition

Germany's next leader, the conservative Friedrich Merz, vowed Wednesday to "move the country forward again" by boosting the economy and defence as he presented a deal to launch his coalition government by early next month.

International Business Times

Germany's CDU and SPD reach coalition deal, paving way for new leadership

The centre-right CDU and its sister party, CSU, have agreed on a joint coalition agreement with the centre-left SPD, which they plan to present on Wednesday afternoon.

Euronews

Germany's far-right AfD party tops major poll for first time as other parties scramble to form coalition

Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats are lagging behind the Conservatives and the Alternative for Germany, according to the survey

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Germany's conservative and center-left parties will present their deal to form a new government

Conservative and center-left parties will present a deal to form a new German government on Wednesday after weeks of negotiations

The Independent UK

Germany Slams Trump Tariffs, US Tech Titans In Crosshairs

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday slammed sweeping new US tariffs as "fundamentally wrong" as Berlin warned that the European Union could retaliate by targeting American tech titans.

International Business Times

Trump tariffs: How could Europe retaliate as trade war breaks out

The sweeping round of ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs was unveiled by Donald Trump in the White House on Wednesday - but how will the EU react?

The Independent UK

Facing US Tariffs, Canadians Hunt For Business In Europe

With his small steel mill facing hefty US tariffs, Canadian businessman Chris Wyatt is hunting for new European customers at the world's biggest industrial technology fair in Germany.

International Business Times

EU rebuffs Russia's demand for sanctions relief and asks for 'unconditional withdrawal' of troops

The "unconditional withdrawal" of Russian forces from the territory of Ukraine is a key precondition to amend or lift sanctions, the European Commission has said in reply to the Kremlin's demand.

Euronews

US May Miss Out On Green Tech Boom: Germany

Europe must seize on the "huge economic opportunities" offered by the green technology boom, Germany said Wednesday -- adding it was up to the United States if it decided to miss out.

International Business Times

Europe is crying out for leadership. After years of drift, Germany is finally ready to answer

A historic vote to boost spending on defence and infrastructure shows the country is shedding its excess of caution – and its complacency, says author John Kampfner

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The Independent UK

EU presses on with steel 'porcupine strategy' for Ukraine as Russia tries to end Western support

Russia's key peace demand that Western allies stop providing military aid and intelligence to Ukraine is quietly being ignored by the European Union

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,120

These are the key developments on day 1,120 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s leaders react with scepticism to partial Ukraine ceasefire

German defence minister says Putin ‘is playing a game here’ and calls Russian president’s demands ‘unacceptable’

International Business Times

Zelensky Accuses Russia Of Rejecting Ceasefire As Fresh Strikes Hit Ukraine

Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of effectively rejecting a US-backed ceasefire proposal, reporting a barrage of strikes on civilian infrastructure hours after Moscow agreed only to pause attacks on the energy grid.

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Al Jazeera

Russia’s Putin agrees to 30-day halt in attacks on Ukraine energy targets

Announcement comes after Russian leader held a lengthy phone call with US President Donald Trump.

Euronews

Why Germany, Italy and Japan still depend on US nuclear deterrence

As the three countries prepare to spend billions beefing up their defence capabilities, they will continue to rely on the US for nuclear deterrence, experts tell Euronews.

International Business Times

Germany's Merz Urges MPs To Back Spending Bonanza In Fiery Debate

Germany's likely next leader Friedrich Merz said Thursday urgent action was needed to boost the country's under-resourced military and ailing economy, as he defended plans for a spending bonanza during a fiery parliamentary debate.

Al Jazeera

Russian forces recapture Kursk, raising questions about US-Ukraine cutoff

Moscow’s military liberated in a week much of the territory Ukraine had held for seven months.

International Business Times

West Says Next Step 'Up To Putin' On Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal

Kyiv's Western allies upped the pressure on Russia on Wednesday to respond to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan, after Ukraine backed the proposal aimed at ending the three-year war.

The Guardian - UK

Labour MP warns party of ‘uncanny’ parallels with Germany’s defeated SPD

Exclusive: Jake Richards says government needs to focus on issues such as immigration and welfare to fight off Reform

International Business Times

Germany's Asylum Seekers Anxious Over Merz's Immigration Plans

As Germany's Friedrich Merz gets closer to becoming chancellor, many asylum seekers live in fear of what his promised crackdown on irregular immigration will mean for them.

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