Chancellor urges leaders to learn from Germany – The Irish Times
The German chancellor has warned that the rise of “great powers” is shaking the foundations of the old…
Merz welcomes Trump’s climbdown but warns of ‘great power politics’ era – POLITICO
Merz urged European nations to move swiftly to boost their defense spending and economic competitiveness in order to…
EU-Mercosur trade deal faces delay as EU lawmakers send it for judicial review
This photograph shows screens displaying the results of the vote on the legal referral concerning the Mercosur deal,…
Germany’s India pivot a test of strategic consistency
The Indo-Pacific has become the principal arena in which economic security, military power and political norms intersect. No…
Trump’s Greenland threats push Europe toward divorcing America – POLITICO
“The coalition of the willing started as being about Ukraine,” said another diplomat. “But it has created very…
Syrian president cancels Germany visit, Merz meeting
BERLIN, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa has cancelled his visit to Berlin on Monday and…
EU-US relationship is ‘disintegrating,’ says Germany’s vice chancellor – POLITICO
“The transatlantic relationship that we have known until now is disintegrating,” he added. Such direct criticism contrasts with…
Germany’s Merz says Iran’s leadership may be in ‘final days’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Iran’s current leadership may be nearing its end amid mass protests across the…
Europe’s year of existential risk – POLITICO
Activists protest outside Downing street against the recent policies of Donald Trump. | Guy Smallman/Getty Images Meanwhile, European…
Von der Leyen condemns violent crackdown on Iranian protesters – POLITICO
The anti-government demonstrations continued on Saturday, amid reports of overwhelmed hospitals and an appeal by the Iranian military…