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Global Stocks: Europe's E6 states seek common position on capital market supervision

The ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain and the Netherlands are meeting in Berlin on Thursday to discuss how to advance the capital ⁠markets union.

The Economic Times

EU finance ministers urge caution amid Trump tariff threats and trade tensions

EU finance ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday and Tuesday sought to downplay US president Donald Trump’s fresh tariff threats. Some viewed his announcement as yet another post on social media by the US President.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Ukrainian police chief resigns after officers ‘disgracefully’ flee Kyiv shooting

Eight people, including a 12-year-old child, remain hospitalised in Kyiv after shooting that killed six

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I want to reform our country because a strong Germany is a precondition for a strong Europe

The war in Iran has exposed our dependencies. Europe, including the UK, must be bold about change, so nobody can blackmail us, says Lars Klingbeil, Germany’s finance minister and vice-chancellor

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: €90bn EU loan for Ukraine to be released in second quarter

EU economy commissioner says Iran war is feeding Russia’s war machine; Trump condemns massive strikes on Ukraine. What we know on day 1,514

The Guardian - AU

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

Germans pining for Gerhard Schröder forget his errors and ties to Putin. The SPD needs a fresh approach

The former chancellor was the chief architect of Germany’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels and cuts to defence spending. Both haunt the country today, says German-British historian Katja Hoyer

The Guardian - UK

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Delaying digital euro harms Europe, German vice-chancellor says

Those who fail to recognise that it is now essential to move forward with the digital euro are harming Europe itself, Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil told journalists, amid delays in the European Parliament over approval of the legislation.

Euronews

Germany calls on France to increase defence spending

Foreign minister puts pressure on Emmanuel Macron amid doubts over US’s commitment to European defence

The Guardian - UK

Ties between US and Europe 'disintegrating,' Germany's Vice Chancellor Klingbeil warns

Klingbeil listed a string of reasons for his belief that ties between the United States and Europe, traditionally close allies, were radically changing.

Euronews

Sweden, Germany critical of US rhetoric on Greenland and Denmark

Sweden is highly critical of the "threatening rhetoric" against Greenland and Denmark from US President Donald Trump's administration, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Sunday. Germany reiterated its support for Denmark and Greenland.

Radio France Internationale

Germany to urge EU to soften 2035 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars

Friedrich Merz to ask for series of exemptions in attempt to protect crisis-hit automotive industry

The Guardian - UK

Can Klingbeil Fix Germany's €87B China Trade Crisis in Beijing?

Germany faces a record €87bn trade deficit with China, signalling a deepening crisis for its auto industry as geopolitical tensions and competition intensify.

International Business Times UK

Billions at stake: Chancellor Merz backs European patriotism for steel

If German steel production moves abroad, researchers warn this could result in a loss of up to €50 billion per year in value added.

Euronews

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The Independent UK

Trump-Gaza latest: US president signs peace deal and withdraws Netanyahu’s invite amid Erdogan threat

Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees exchanged for last 20 living Israeli hostages and captives

International Business Times

Merz To Host German Auto Sector Crisis Meeting

Chancellor Friedrich Merz will Thursday host crisis talks with German auto industry leaders in a bid to navigate myriad challenges, from a looming EU combustion-engine ban to growing Chinese competition.

International Business Times

German Business Groups Pressure Merz Over Ailing Economy

German business associations in talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed the "urgency" of steps to help the ailing economy, one group said Tuesday, with reports describing a stormy encounter.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv acknowledges Putin’s troops have entered Dnipropetrovsk region

Moscow’s military first claimed it had entered the Dnipropetrovsk region earlier this summer

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The Guardian - UK

After a torrid 100 days, Germany’s Friedrich Merz is mocked as a ‘dead man walking’. He must fight back

With the AfD surging, it could soon be the largest party here. But, if he acts now, that dark scenario need not come to pass, says author John Kampfner

International Business Times

After Busy First 100 Days, Germany's Merz Faces Discord At Home

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has driven sweeping changes in security, economic and migration policy during his first 100 days in office, but faces widening cracks in his uneasy coalition.

Euronews

EU Commission 'surprised' by German finance minister's jibe on trade deal

The European Commission defended its US trade deal, saying it emerged from clear consultation with member states - including Germany - following a jibe by German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil criticising the EU’s weakness in negotiations with the US.

International Business Times

EU Chief Delays Retaliation For US Tariffs In Search Of Deal

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday that Brussels will continue to hold off on hitting back at US steel and aluminium tariffs, as it seeks a deal to avoid broader 30-percent levies.

International Business Times

German Budget Plans Outline Vast Spending - And Record Debt

Germany's government pledged Tuesday to make massive new investments by taking on record debt as it presented its budget plans with the aim of reviving the economy and building up the military.

The Independent UK

Germany's new government launches a program to encourage investment and boost the economy

Germany’s new government has launched a package of tax breaks and eventual tax cuts for companies

International Business Times

Trump Delays EU Tariffs Until July 9

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he would pause his threatened 50-percent tariffs on the European Union until July 9, after a "very nice call" with European Commision president Ursula von der Leyen.

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