Zelenskyy meets Merz in Berlin as Ukraine seeks more support from Germany against Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin The Independent UK · Apr 14
Zelenskyy to meet German Chancellor Merz in Berlin as Russia's war grinds on Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin as Germany emerges as Kyiv’s main backer amid stalled US-led peace talks. Euronews · Apr 14
Zelenskyy hails Magyar’s win over Orbán as ‘the victory of light over darkness’ in Hungary – as it happened Ukrainian leader hopes for ‘pragmatic’ and ‘friendly’ relations with new government in contrast with hostility of previous pro-Russian regime The Guardian - UK · Apr 14
Péter Magyar vows to pursue those who ‘plundered’ Hungary after election win Prime minister-elect promises ‘new era’ for country after defeating far-right Viktor Orbán The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
Germany cuts fuel tax as oil prices surge on Iran blockade Following tense exchanges between Economics Minister Reiche and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, the government held talks over the weekend. Will the coalition succeed in easing the burden on citizens, or will it collapse? Euronews · Apr 13
German Chancellor Merz the most unpopular head of government in the world, survey shows Surveys show Friedrich Merz as the most unpopular leader across 24 democracies, far behind Narendra Modi, Lee Jae-myung and Andrej Babiš in approval. Euronews · Apr 13
Germany has resumed diplomatic talks with Iran, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Merz also said that the continued Israeli military campaign in Lebanon could jeopardise peace talks expected between the United States and Iran over the war in the Middle East. Euronews · Apr 9
‘A step back from the brink’: European leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire Announcement of deal met with relief and calls for strait of Hormuz to be reopened and permanent end to hostilities The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
Could fusion energy save Europe from the energy crisis? Among the leading European startups in the field of fusion energy, Proxima Fusion is working on stellarators, an underused technology in the field. Euronews · Apr 6
German XXL frigate on the horizon - but when will the super warship arrive? Germany does not have an aircraft carrier, but is planning the largest frigate in the world - the F126. It is due to set sail in 2029 and will be suitable for submarine hunting or drone operations, depending on the mission. But there are problems with the vessel. When will… Euronews · Apr 4
Why every woman can see herself in the story of a German celebrity couple’s split Many will recognise their own experiences of digital abuse in Collien Fernandes’s allegations – technology offers perpetrators both tools and cover, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir The Guardian - UK · Apr 1
Syrian president discusses Iran war with British PM on first visit to London since fall of al-Assad Ahmed al-Sharaa has managed to build relations with Western governments and made several overseas trips, including to the United States, France and Germany. Euronews · Mar 31
Merz criticised after calling for Syrians in Germany to ‘go back’ home The German chancellor has drawn condemnation from NGOs and members of his own government The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
Newsletter: Lebanese minister says situation ‘dramatic’ as Israel expands ground invasion Also in this newsletter: Euronews exclusively previews an EU statement on the Israeli bill re-introducing the death penalty, passed by the Knesset on Monday. Euronews · Mar 31
Euronews · Mar 30 Germany and Syria 'working jointly' on refugee returns, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says On his first trip to Germany since ousting his country's longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, Syria's interim leader pledged to work with Germany to enable more Syrians to return.
The Independent UK · Mar 28 The Latest: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel Israel has intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, the first time it had faced fire from that country since the war in the Middle East erupted last month
Euronews · Mar 27 Newsletter: ‘Not our war’ - Rubio joins G7 talks amid transatlantic rift over war in Iran Also in this newsletter: Lebanon’s Minister of Culture Ghassan Salamé tells Europe Today that Israel's "creeping military action" in the country's south has become an "invasion".
Euronews · Mar 26 Not so fast: Brussels snubs Merz's suggestion for EU-China trade deal Before the EU can even talk about a trade deal with China, Beijing must "meaningfully" address its distortive practices, Brussels said.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 Giorgia Meloni concedes defeat in Italy’s judiciary reform referendum – as it happened Italian prime minister says she will respect the vote but says it is ‘a lost chance to modernise Italy’
International Business Times UK · Mar 21 Donald Trump Sparks Confusion After Claiming Dad Was Born in Germany — But Records Say New York President Trump claims his father was born in Germany, contradicting public records that show Fred Trump was born in New York.
The Times of India · Mar 21 How Trump’s ‘careless’ Pearl Harbour joke in Oval Office shook eighty years of US-Japan diplomacy At an otherwise routine Oval Office meeting on Thursday, Donald Trump made a joke about Pearl Harbour directly to Japan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi, invoking the 1941 surprise attack that killed 2,400 Americans and drew the United States into the Second World War. Takaichi widened her eyes, said nothing, and…
International Business Times · Mar 20 EU Leaders Accuse Orbán of Disloyalty and Blackmail After He Blocks €90 Billion Ukraine Loan Leaders in the European Union have condemned Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after he blocked implementation of a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin loses more than 8,000 troops as Zelensky warns Moscow trying to ‘intensify’ attacks Zelensky warns a prolonged Iran war will exhaust supplies of US air defence missiles
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Oman’s foreign minister says war in Iran is Trump’s ‘greatest miscalculation’ in scathing attack Badr Albusaidi said ‘this is not America’s war’ and criticised Washington for supporting Israel
The Independent UK · Mar 19 EU leaders blast Viktor Orbán over a Ukraine loan veto, accusing him of playing election games EU leaders are accusing Hungary’s Viktor Orbán of blocking major aid to Ukraine to score points at home ahead of elections next month