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Police shoot dead Berlin Pride van and knife rampage suspect, officials say

Abdul Ballout, 21, reportedly shot in operation at allotment in Spandau district after fatal attack in Tiergarten park

The Guardian - UK

Berlin Pride attack kills 1, injures 29+

Police searching for suspect after a van drove into crowds at Germany's largest LGBTQ+ Pride event

Salon

Germany says fatal Berlin Pride attack believed to an act of Islamic extremist terror

In a devastating event near Berlin's Pride festival, a van was driven into a gathering, resulting in one death and numerous injuries stemming from the attack. Officials suspect the assault to be motivated by Islamic extremism, as the fugitive suspect, Abdul Ballout, remains at large and poses a serious threat.…

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German police hunt Islamist suspect in deadly gay parade attack

BERLIN - German police were searching for a suspect believed linked to Islamist circles after a car ploughed into a crowd near Berlin's Gay Pride celebrations, killing one person and injuring 16 others.

Bangkok Post

Police hunt for suspect after one killed and 16 injured in attack at Berlin Pride

Authorities issue wanted notice for Abdul Ballout, 21, after deadly van ramming described as Islamist terrorism

The Guardian - UK

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet overhaul

Nina Warken is set to succeed Thorsten Frei (CDU) as head of the chancellery. Carsten Linnemann, who had been serving as the general secretary of Merz's CDU party, is then to take over Warken's role as health minister.

Euronews

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reshuffles top posts amid far-right advance

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reshuffled top posts to boost his unpopular government

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For outraged Germans, the Jens Spahn scandal is about more than his surrogate baby

The powerful politician was no stranger to controversy, but brazenly defying a ban on surrogacy that he had long defended was the last straw, says Berlin-based journalist Tania Roettger

The Guardian - UK

Ireland urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial

Irish politicians concerned about Daniel Tatlow-Devally’s treatment in jail want Micheál Martin to send observers to Ulm 5 trial

The Guardian - UK

Germany's Europe minister on EU budget: 'Options are limited'

For leading German politician Gunther Krichbaum (CDU), Minister of State for Europe, it is time for the EU to rethink and seek new paths, on enlargement and the budget alike.

Euronews

Germany looks to Azerbaijan as Armenia ties shift regional relationships

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev have signed a series of economic agreements aimed at deepening Berlin's access to Baku's gas reserves and transit routes. The deal comes as Germany works to diversify its energy supply, and as Azerbaijan balances a Europe-leaning Armenia against a recently repaired…

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Aliyev says former Russian and German officials were in Baku for possible meeting over Ukraine

Azerbaijan’s president revealed that former Russian and German officials were in Baku at the same time earlier in July, but that Azerbaijan’s authorities were neither notified nor aware of the meeting, which might have involved discussions over Ukraine.

Euronews

Aliyev visits Berlin to deepen energy and trade ties with Germany

Azerbaijan and Germany signed a strategic partnership declaration covering energy, transport and trade, with Chancellor Merz welcoming Azerbaijan's gas deliveries, expected to reach 2 billion cubic metres annually by next year, as a further step away from reliance on Moscow.

Euronews

What the EU wants from Andy Burnham

European leaders have made positive noises about the new UK PM, but he is likely to face the same restrictions as Starmer

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France and Germany move to tackle EU’s growing trade deficit with China

France and Germany are pressing for a stronger European Union response to China’s growing trade surplus and industrial overcapacity, as concerns mount over the impact on key European sectors.

Euronews

Europe Today: Spain celebrates World Cup triumph as Burnham takes office in the UK

Two million people took to the streets of Madrid to welcome home their World Cup heroes last night. In the UK, Andy Burnham delivered his first address to the nation as Prime Minister, while in Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signalled a government reshuffle.

Euronews

Sweet, sweet Spanish victory

In today's newsletter: The FIFA World Cup magic comes to an end, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds court on competitiveness, and various European capitals face ministerial reshuffles.

Euronews

German Chancellor Merz hints at possible cabinet reshuffle after top CDU figure resigns

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has hinted he could reshuffle his government after Jens Spahn resigned as parliamentary leader, adding to pressure on the ruling conservatives ahead of key regional elections.

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Germany’s CDU parliamentary leader resigns after using surrogacy to become parent

Jens Spahn had criticised ‘rented wombs’ and his party is opposed to surrogacy, which is banned in Germany

France 24

German conservative parliamentary leader resigns over surrogate baby controversy

Jens Spahn, the parliamentary head of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU faction, resigned on Saturday amid mounting pressure over his use of a surrogate mother in the US despite a surrogacy ban in Germany. Spahn and his husband welcomed the child earlier this week, sparking criticisms of hypocrisy and double…

Euronews

CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid growing scrutiny over surrogate baby

Following Spahn's resignation, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the move as "the right one" and "unavoidable." "Credibility is the highest asset in politics," the chancellor added.

Euronews

Macron and Merz agree to deepen defence ties and push for tougher stance on China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the Noervenich air base near Cologne on Friday for the 26th Franco-German ministerial council.

The Independent UK

Germany and France initiate nuclear cooperation as Europe seeks greater security independence

Germany and France are set to deepen nuclear cooperation

France 24

Germany to join French nuclear exercise in bid to boost defence cooperation

Germany will take part in a French nuclear exercise later this year, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday after key defence talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at an air base near Cologne. Merz said the two countries would also continue to develop the ‌cloud solution from ‌the FCAS joint fighter…

The Economic Times

Germany to join French military nuclear exercise: Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Speaking at a press conference alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, Merz said a "strategic steering group" created by both countries would consider how to increase deterrence in the future.

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