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Belgian resistance holds up €140 billion loan for Ukraine at EU summit

After a summit of EU leaders, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever complained he had not received answers to all his concerns about a groundbreaking plan to issue a €140 billion loan to Ukraine.

Euronews

Europe Backs Trump's Ukraine Peace Push As Kremlin Hedges On Summit

European leaders Tuesday threw their support behind President Donald Trump's peace push for Ukraine, while reaffirming their red lines, as the Kremlin cast doubt on chances of an imminent summit between the US leader and Vladimir Putin.

International Business Times

‘Ask your daughters’: Merz defends his call for large-scale deportations

German chancellor is accused of taking a page from extremist parties with ‘dangerous’ rhetoric on immigration

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Germany's chancellor rejects calls to relax 'firewall' to work with German far-right AfD party

The far-right AfD party finished second in Germany's snap national election in February and polls since then have shown its support base continues to grow.

Euronews

European leaders near deal to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Plans to secure loan with Russian funds ‘moving to happy resolution’, says Polish foreign minister

The Guardian - UK

Nineteen EU countries and Norway demand measures to return Afghans either voluntarily or forcibly

Twenty European countries have urged the European Commission to prioritize the return of Afghan nationals living illegally in Europe, either voluntarily or by force.

Euronews

Euronext backs German push for single European stock exchange

Euronext is ready to work on the consolidation of European capital markets, said CEO Stéphane Boujnah.

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Slovakia's Fico vetoes EU sanctions against Russia again and asks for new concessions

Slovakia and Austria have emerged as the remaining obstacles blocking a deal on a new round of EU sanctions against Russia.

Euronews

Row Over Conscription Mars Germany's Russia Strategy

The German government on Wednesday tried to smooth over a row within its ranks over conscription that threatens to overshadow its push to bolster military deterrence against Russia.

International Business Times

German coalition in row over push to bring back conscription

Parties blame each other after bill halted at last minute, as fears grow over voluntary service and lottery idea is vetoed

The Guardian - UK

Press conference cancelled as Germany's ruling coalition disagrees over military service

The CDU and the SPD had previously backed a proposal to combine voluntary conscription with a lottery system.

Euronews

German retirees who continue working set to earn €2,000 a month tax-free

Active pension scheme expected to start in January is part of chancellor’s ‘autumn of reforms’ to tackle economic stagnation

The Guardian - UK

As ceasefire begins in Gaza, will the EU abandon its plans to sanction Israel?

The start of the peace process in the Middle East raises questions about the future of the EU proposals designed to sanction Israel.

Euronews

US president Donald Trump to take part in summit of world leaders in Egypt to mark end of Gaza war

On Saturday, Egyptian government sources said Trump will be received in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm El Sheikh by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to participate in a signing ceremony along with the other guarantors of the Gaza peace deal.

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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.

Euronews

Germany projects a sliver of growth, betting on Merz’s €500bn overhaul

Despite a slightly improved growth projection, Merz’s coalition is banking on infrastructure spending and quicker investment approvals to revive momentum.

International Business Times

Germany Raises Growth Forecasts, But Warns Reforms Needed

Germany's economy will eke out meagre growth in 2025 before picking up speed next year, the government Wednesday said as it raised forecasts, but called for "decisive reforms" for a sustained recovery.

The Guardian - UK

Germany draws up law to allow police to shoot down drones

Cabinet agrees draft legislation after spate of sightings, including over Munich airport

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The Independent UK

Germany revises 2025 growth forecast to 0.2%, rising to 1.3% next year

Germany’s new government is forecasting that Europe’s biggest economy will see minimal growth of 0.2% this year and accelerate next year to 1.3%

Euronews

I'm the clearest defender of Israel in Brussels, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says

On the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on Israel, Johann Wadephul praised himself of being "the one who always stands most clearly on Israel's side" when he is surrounded by his EU counterparts in Brussels.

Euronews

Newly elected German mayor Iris Stalzer found at home with serious stab wounds

IStalzer told her son that she had been attacked by several men in the street and managed to drag herself home where she was found.

The Independent UK

German mayor in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times in ‘abhorrent attack’

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has condemned the attack, which happened just days after the mayor was elected

Euronews

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threatens to boycott Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is excluded

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that if Israel is excluded from Eurovision 2026, Germany will not take part.

Radio France Internationale

Germany marks 35 years of unity, despite persistent East-West divide

Germany marks 35 years since its reunification on Friday, but the country’s East-West divide continues to shape its economy and its political landscape.

Euronews

Europe's position on Russia hardens as drone incursions, cyberattacks and sabotage incidents mount

Speaking at a European summit in Copenhagen, European leaders called for more sanctions against Russia, notably targeting its energy sector.

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