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- Germany's Merz: Russia, US cannot settle Ukraine war without Kyiv, Europe
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasised that any negotiations to end the war in Ukraine must include the country itself. He also mentio...
As France erupts, Europe's far right gains from fuel-price anger ahead of electionsThe tractors rolling into the town of Gela on the southern tip of Europe are flying the Sicilian flag, emblazoned with Medusa, three bent l...
Germany's Merz touts defence, AI and chip investment drive in pitch to investorsGermany aims to quadruple its artificial intelligence computing capacity by 2030 as part of a broader push to strengthen technological comp...
- Germany's firewall against the far-right AfD feels the heat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that extremism is entering the country’s parliamentary system as the far-right Alternative for ...
Will EU press the ‘kill switch’ on China? Trade war looms over talksEU officials are raising alarms over the escalating trade deficits with China, exceeding one billion euros on a daily basis. The spike in C...
AI hopes, industrial malaise drive boom in German startupsMore than 3,000 startups were founded in Germany in the first half of 2026, according to economy ministry data. That's an all-time record a...
Migrants in Germany fear impact of far-right AfD's election success in Saxony-AnhaltThe recent electoral success of the Alternative for Germany party has alarmed many migrants in Saxony-Anhalt. Many families are reconsideri...
French bond contagion fears are rattling the euroThe value of the euro has declined significantly as French borrowing costs increase. Concerns are rising among European policymakers regard...
Fireballs over Kyiv as Russia strikes bridges during Merz’s visitRussian strikes in Kharkiv resulted in one death and six injuries on Sunday, while a drone attacked a key bridge in Kyiv. Video footage cap...
Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to finalize drone deal, release aidGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv with defence industry executives as Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities intensified. Germa...
'Our side is ready to support': Zelenskyy expresses readiness for US-proposed trilateral talks with RussiaUkraine is ready for a proposed trilateral meeting with the US and Russia at the technical level by the end of October, President Volodymyr...
Zelenskiy says Putin wants to weaken Ukrainian resistance with air strikesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russian leader Vladimir Putin is trying to weaken Ukrainian forces by escalating air strikes a...
As Brazil gears up for elections, US midterms signal a transformative year for global politics and democracyBrazil is preparing for a closely watched presidential election involving incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and challenger Flavio Bolsona...
Global Market: Euro under pressure from energy shock and political risksThe euro has fallen nearly 2% in September as energy prices, political uncertainty and a stronger dollar weigh on the currency. Concerns ov...
After Germany sick leave policy row, UK adviser says ‘you can’t just text, send WhatsApp or email’ boss when sick; wants...After Germany sick leave policy row, UK adviser Sir Charlie Mayfield has called for enhanced communication between workers and management d...
Global Market: Euro area bond yields fall as oil prices easeEuro area government bond yields fell Monday as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns. Germany’s 10-year Bund yield dropped 4.5 basis p...
Germany's Merz struggles to stay on track after humiliating regional election defeatChancellor Friedrich Merz faces political pressure after electoral defeats. His party lost seats in state legislatures for the first time. ...
Volatile yen draws intervention watch, other currencies subduedIn response to last week's notable drop, currency markets have been closely monitoring the yen. Reports suggest that Japanese officials are...
German Chancellor Merz's party faces fresh setback in state electionsGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faced heavy losses in two state elections, according to exit polls, add...
German state elections threaten new shock waves for MerzGerman voters head to the polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with the results potentially adding pressure on Chancellor Fri...