Germany approves new arms exports to Israel after brief halt
Protesters have decried Chancellor Merz’s continuing export of weapons to Israel [Getty] The German government has authorised new…
Unemployment hits 14-year high as Germany waits for Merz’s stimulus – POLITICO
Indeed, the local headlines are being conspicuously dominated by national champions shedding staff. Earlier this week, Lufthansa said…
Germany cuts new arms export approvals for Israel to zero – POLITICO
The reply makes clear there is a discrepancy. While the chancellor presented the measure as a targeted restriction,…
Poland’s president set to demand war reparations in tense Berlin visit – POLITICO
Memory politics After Tusk’s government came to power, it dropped the demands of the previous PiS government that…
France’s Macron says 26 countries pledge troops for an reassurance force for Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that 26 of Ukraine’s allies have pledged to…
Be more German – POLITICO
Opponents of French Prime Minister François Bayrou look near certain to bring down his minority government early next…
European markets on Fri Aug. 29: August gains, Inflation prints
European stock markets moved lower on Friday as attention turned to EU and U.S. inflation prints, along with…
Putin-Zelenskyy summit won’t happen, says Germany’s Merz – POLITICO
The chancellor’s comment is among the strongest public expressions of doubt yet from a European leader that Trump’s…
Macron wants EU to target US Big Tech after new Trump tariff threat – POLITICO
A person close to Macron confirmed that exploring possible retaliation against U.S. digital players was indeed “his stance.” Trump threatened…
Germany’s conservatives plot last stand for mandatory military service – POLITICO
But inside Merz’s own conservative bloc, lawmakers are preparing to reopen the debate. The party aims to introduce…