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German elections live: Far right Afd’s surge is ‘final warning’ to democratic parties, victorious Merz says

Friedrich Merz set to become new chancellor after provisional results show his conservatives won

The Independent UK

Islamist Motive Suspected After Munich Car Ramming

Police believe an Afghan man suspected of driving a car into a group of people in Munich may have had Islamist extremist motives, authorities said Friday as German leaders paid tribute to the dozens wounded in the attack.

International Business Times

European fears mount at Munich conference as US signals shift on Ukraine

The Munich Security Conference, long a symbol of transatlantic unity, has become a stage for European unease as shifting US foreign policy fuels uncertainty. Vice President JD Vance renewed calls for increased European defense spending, while questions persist over Washington’s commitment to Ukraine and the broader future of NATO.

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FRIDAY PM: European fears mount at Munich conference as US signals shift on Ukraine

The Munich Security Conference, long a symbol of transatlantic unity, has become a stage for European unease as shifting U.S. foreign policy fuels uncertainty. Vice President JD Vance renewed calls for increased European defense spending, while questions persist over Washington’s commitment to Ukraine and the broader future of NATO.

Radio France Internationale

Vance uses speech before security conference to deride Europe for squelching free speech

Vice President JD Vance used his speech before the Munich Security Conference to deride Europe for squelching free speech

The Independent UK

Munich car attack believed to have had Islamist motive, says prosecutor

Gabriele Tilmann says suspect’s online communications point to extremism but investigators have found no links to jihadist groups

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy demands ‘real security guarantees’ before peace talks; Vance accused of ‘trying to pick a fight’ with EU – as it happened

Ukrainian president meets US vice-president JD Vance for bilateral talks; EU foreign policy chief and fellow leaders criticise Vance speech in Munich

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German Ex-president Horst Koehler Dead At 81

Germany's former president Horst Koehler, who served as head of state from 2004 to 2010, died on Saturday aged 81 after a brief illness, officials announced.

International Business Times

German-Israeli Hostages Released By Hamas In Gaza

German President Steinmeier expresses joy over the release of German-Israeli hostages by Hamas in Gaza. Hostages handed over to Red Cross in chaotic scenes.

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German Chancellor Scholz Faces Confidence Vote Ahead Of Election

Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a confidence vote in Germany, potentially leading to an early election and political shifts in the country.

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Germany set for snap elections in February

After collapse of governing coalition, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier backs timeline for February 23 vote.

The Guardian - UK

Germany to hold snap election on 23 February

President approves date agreed by leading Social Democrats and opposition conservatives

Al Jazeera

Germany’s opposition says Scholz must hold immediate confidence vote

Three-party coalition government collapsed after the chancellor fired his finance minister amid a row over the budget.

International Business Times

German President Visits Greek Village Gutted By Nazi Forces

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will on Thursday visit the Greek village of Kandanos in Crete, site of one the worst atrocities committed by Nazi occupation forces during World War II. The German head of state, who is concluding a three-day state visit to Greece, is expected to stress Germany's political…

The Independent UK

Greek leaders tell German president a WWII reparations claim is very much alive

Greek leaders have revived a long-standing demand for war reparations stemming from Nazi Germany’s World War II occupation of Greece, during a visit by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Radio France Internationale

Biden calls on European allies to maintain backing for Ukraine

US President Joe Biden emerged from talks with European leaders on Friday urging Ukraine's allies to maintain their backing for the country during its war against Russia.

The Guardian - US

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump hold dueling rallies in swing-state Michigan – as it happened

Contenders visit Michigan after Democratic nominee suggests rival does not have stamina for another presidential term

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