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As Russia warns of a “real” threat of a third world war over the conflict in Ukraine, France’s European partners are looking to French President Emmanuel Macron to pick up his leadership role in the crisis, which he set aside during the end of his re-election campaign.

The co-leader of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party says former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder should leave the party

Former chancellor says he has no intention of resigning his seats on boards of Russian energy firms

The co-leader of Germany's Social Democrats called on former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to quit the party after he defended his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, exposing a rift at the heart of government in Berlin over the Ukraine crisis.

As the savage war in Ukraine continues, the world expects Germany, Europe’s largest economy and a political heavyweight, to play a central role in the fight to isolate and stop Russia. But how serious is Germany about supporting Ukraine?

After winning another five years in the French presidential palace, Emmanuel Macron intends to go back to work straightaway on domestic and foreign policy - but he will soon face crucial parliamentary elections where he may struggle to keep his majority. Here's a look at what comes next for Macron…

After winning reelection, French President Emmanuel Macron intends to go back to work straight away

World leaders rushed to congratulate French President Emmanuel Macron for his re-election on Sunday in a second round marked by a rise in the far-right vote.

European Union leaders were quick to congratulate French President Emmanuel Macron on his election victory over his far-right rival on Sunday, reflecting relief that one of the bloc's most pivotal countries had avoided a political shock.

All along, Putin has counted on the fact that Europe needs Russian gas. But that's also his Achilles heel

German timidity is driven by self-interest as much as caution