Germany’s center-left leader will be finance minister in the Merz government – POLITICO
A coalition deal between the SPD and Merz’s conservative bloc was finalized Wednesday after two weeks of voting…
EU backs Olympic bid for 2036, while London wants the Games in 2040 – POLITICO
“And to see the European Union visibly present for the first time was tremendous,” Micallef added. The EU’s circle…
Germany’s next cabinet under leader-in-waiting Merz takes shape
Germany’s conservatives under chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz on Monday announced their cabinet ministers, including an outspoken Ukraine backer as…
Merz announces first German Cabinet choices – POLITICO
Merz has also created a new Ministry for Digitalization, choosing physicist and tech executive Karsten Wildberger to push…
Johann Wadephul to become Germany’s new foreign minister
Johann Wadephul is set to become Germany’s new foreign minister, according to information from the Table Media portal…
Here are the 5 wildest things about Germany’s new parliament – POLITICO
The role of the largest opposition party in Germany is in many ways symbolic, but comes with privileges…
German coalition member backs US easing Nord Stream sanctions in Russia peace talks – POLITICO
Her comments come after POLITICO reported that Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, advocates lifting sanctions on Russian energy…
France floats resurrecting doomed EU-US trade deal it used to oppose – POLITICO
Lombard said a new partnership with Washington should also be based on reciprocal investment, the rule of law…
Trump’s tariff war empowers Europe’s free traders – POLITICO
“Trump’s policy will lead everyone to agree to develop trade relationships with the rest of the world and…
Can France and Germany’s new love-fest survive their lingering differences? – POLITICO
Both leaders now see a necessity for their militaries and defense industries to better integrate. | John Macdougall/AFP…