German coalition passes disputed pension package, ending rift – POLITICO
“This is not the end of our pension policy,” Merz said in a statement after the vote. “It’s…
Exclusive: Poland sees new influx of refugees arriving from western Europe
Published on 05/12/2025 – 14:15 GMT+1 Poland is experiencing a new influx of refugees arriving from western Europe…
Germany’s far left saves Merz from potential humiliation on pensions – POLITICO
The Left’s leaders said they were acting not to help the coalition, but rather to protect pensioners from…
‘Generation war’ dogs pension debates in France and Germany – POLITICO
‘Fair to all generations’ Lawmakers in France are sparring this week over a highly contentious plan to freeze…
Why the story of chancellor Friedrich Merz’s grandfather matters – The Irish Times
Last September, German chancellor Friedrich Merz stood in a synagogue and wept. He was speaking at the opening…
France and Germany to bring back military service as Russia threat looms – The Irish Times
France and Germany are to bring back military service to bolster national defence, part of a historic reversal…
Geneva war talks: Europeans discuss changes to Ukraine-Russia peace plan with US secretary of state Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio said talks in Geneva were ‘very worthwhile’ and constituted the most productive day in ‘a very…
Germany’s Merz confronts conservative rebellion over pension reform – POLITICO
Merz is effectively stuck between the demands of young conservatives to reconsider the pension package and the obduracy…
Germany: Will pensions standoff bring Merz’s government into question?
By Euronews Published on 16/11/2025 – 22:13 GMT+1 •Updated 23:00 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz backed the government’s pension reform…
Germany Is Just Making Too Much Money in China to Back Away Now
Mercedes-AMG GmbH vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show, 2025. (Bloomberg) — Germany’s business leaders have seen the flashing…
Berlin at risk of ‘squandering opportunities’ to revive Germany’s ailing economy, new report says – The Irish Times
Berlin is at risk of “squandering opportunities” to revive Germany’s ailing economy unless real, structural reforms follow on…
the breakfasts where Europe’s leaders set the agenda – The Irish Times
Where a prime minister or president spends their morning on the day of a European Council summit can…