Friedrich Merz wants to lead Europe on the economy. Can he? – POLITICO
“Merz is rare in Germany for presenting Trump’s re-election as a justification for transatlantic engagement,” wrote Jeremy Cliffe and…
Starmer and Merz find their happy place: War – POLITICO
They said “anything that gets more U.S. weaponry into Ukraine faster is good news,” confirming the U.K.’s support…
UK and Germany prepare to sign wide-ranging mutual defense treaty – POLITICO
Key chapters include one devoted to defense, building on the Trinity House Agreement signed last year, which sets…
Europe’s economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming
BRUSSELS (AP) — Even before the French and German governments collapsed, Europe’s economy had enough difficulties. Tepid growth…
Trump says it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia ‘fight for a while’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia…
Weapons Germany could be sending Ukraine to strike deep into Russia
Germany could send its long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine this year, chancellor Friedrich Merz has said, a move…
Merz’s coalition agrees on policy program aimed at boosting Germany’s economy – POLITICO
The package contains no unexpected measures but brings back 62 highlights from the coalition agreement — which the government…
Zelenskyy visits Berlin as he seeks more support for Ukraine in the war against Russia
BERLIN (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday…
Europe saw stronger growth at start of year, but Trump’s tariffs have darkened outlook
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe’s economy grew more strongly in the first three months of the year, only…
European Central bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to boost stagnant economy
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank cut its key interest rate on Thursday to boost an…
Friedrich Merz makes big promises from Ukraine to economy in first government statement to Bundestag
Newly appointed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Wednesday his commitment to unify Europe and the United States…
Germany’s new chancellor to pursue ‘strategic de-risking’ from China
Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said on Wednesday that his country’s ties with China are being “shaped by…