Germany invites Trump, Zelenskyy, EU leaders to virtual meeting before Trump-Putin summit
BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine and its European backers on Monday sought talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in…
Germany halts exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza
BERLIN (AP) — Germany will not authorize any exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza…
As Israel loses allies, Netanyahu only has himself to blame – POLITICO
Hamas’ declaration that it won’t lay down its arms, even in the face of Arab League calls to…
Pressure piles on Merz to punish Israel over Gaza – POLITICO
Still, Veldkamp ruled out unilateral recognition of Palestine, saying, “At this moment, there is no process underway. Recognizing…
UK set to recognize Palestinian statehood later this year
LONDON (AP) — Britain has announced that it will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees…
Merz and Starmer weigh Israel action after Macron turns up heat – POLITICO
Israel launched its attack on Gaza in October 2023, after an attack by Hamas militants on Israeli territory…
First German-UK defense pact since WWII followed by Moscow warning
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Germany and the United Kingdom have signed their first bilateral defense pact since World…
UK and Germany agree deal on defence and migration
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed a landmark treaty on…
Poland to impose border checks with Germany, Lithuania – POLITICO
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday defended Germany’s border checks. “We naturally want to preserve this Schengen area, but freedom…