Merz woos Trump with invitation to German ancestral village – POLITICO
It’s not yet clear whether Trump will take up Merz on the offer. Despite Trump’s frequent criticisms of…
France slams drug hoax targeting Macron and European leaders as ‘pathetic’
The French presidency has dismissed as ‘fake news’ a viral conspiracy theory falsely claiming that President Emmanuel Macron…
UNHCR warns Germany over stricter border controls
UNHCR has expressed concern over Germany’s decision to tighten border controls and reject asylum seekers at its borders.…
Germany’s new leadership may be having second thoughts about supporting Netanyahu’s war – The Irish Times
When Germany and Israel established diplomatic relations six decades ago, protesters gathered outside the ceremony in Jerusalem waving…
Germany’s Social Democrats to tap Labor Minister Bärbel Bas to help lead party – POLITICO
BERLIN — Germany’s Labor and Social Affairs Minister Bärbel Bas is expected to take over as co-leader of…
German chancellor says Putin’s proposal for direct talks with Ukraine a ‘good sign’
ISTANBUL German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday defined a proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold direct…
Ukrainian president welcomes Russian overtures but insists on ceasefire before peace talk
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy said he is hoping for a full and temporary ceasefire…
European leaders win Trump’s support to pressure Putin into unconditional ceasefire – POLITICO
The leaders from the four Kyiv allies had traveled to the Ukrainian capital together by train for a…
New border checks stir old memories on Polish-German border
Germany’s strict new border policy is bringing back memories of separation on the frontier with Poland, as Chancellor…
Merz in Brussels: 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine possible within days, decision lies with Moscow
ADVERTISEMENT Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he believes an agreement for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine…