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The Guardian view on Europe’s failing economic orthodoxy: social contracts cannot be renewed through cuts

Editorial: The French prime minister, François Bayrou, has become the latest leader to target the less well-off in order to balance the books

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: EU and UK increase sanctions on Russia as drone strike on Odesa kills one

EU agrees 18th package of sanctions against Moscow, including a moving price cap on Russian oil 15% below market rates. What we know on day 1,242

The Guardian - AU

German chancellor slams EU, says pulling Germany out of recession a top priority

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed his top priorities for the next three years and delivered sharp criticism to the EU.

Euronews

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Germany Presses Ahead With Deportations To Afghanistan

Germany said Friday it had deported 81 Afghan men convicted of crimes to their Taliban-controlled homeland, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government looks to signal a hard line on immigration.

International Business Times

German leader Merz says his government has a 'stable foundation' despite a dispute

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says his coalition has a “stable foundation” and has achieved a lot in its first 10 weeks

The Independent UK

Merz admits Europeans have been ‘free-riders’ on defence

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The Independent UK

Germany deports 81 Afghan nationals under tougher migration policy

Coordinated with Qatar, the flight departed on Friday as Berlin toughens migration policy. Officials said all deportees had criminal records and were required by law to leave.

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Europe has been ‘free-riding’ on US security, says Merz

The German Chancellor admitted that Europe must ‘do more’ on defence spending

The Independent UK

UK and Germany sign new treaty on defence, trade and people smuggling

In a landmark moment for European security, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have signed a comprehensive friendship and cooperation treaty in London.

Radio France Internationale

Britain and Germany to build ‘super missile’ in joint military project

London and Berlin signed a friendship treaty on Thursday intended to deter Russian aggression in Europe

The Independent UK

Trains could soon run from London to Berlin after new UK-Germany treaty is signed

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed a wide-ranging deal in Kensington on Thursday

Evening Standard

The deplorable and the adorable: Merz gives top bantz after blasting Brexit

The German chancellor showed his charm as the woman from Sky tested the limits

The Guardian - UK

Merz calls for UK, Germany and France to align on migration and defence

German chancellor’s proposal for strategic axis comes as London and Berlin sign first treaty since second world war

The Guardian - UK

UK and Germany sign key deal as part of Brexit ‘reset’

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International Business Times

UK, Germany Vow To Tackle People Smuggling Gangs

Britain and Germany signed landmark deals Wednesday to boost defence ties and crackdown on people smuggling gangs on the first official visit to the UK by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

The Independent UK

Starmer praises German plans to ‘strengthen’ laws to tackle small boats

Speaking on a visit to an Airbus plant in Stevenage, Sir Keir welcomed German commitments to tackling people-smuggling gangs.

The Independent UK

I deplore Brexit, says German chancellor, as he signs treaty with Starmer

Prime minister and Friedrich Merz sign biggest UK-German treaty since Second World War

Euronews

Germany's Merz and UK's Starmer sign 'first of its kind' defence and migration treaty

UK and Germany signed a historic defence treaty on Thursday, ensuring mutual aid in attacks and targeting migrant smuggling. The pact also strengthens military and economic cooperation.

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The Guardian - UK

London-Berlin trains on the drawing board for UK-German rail taskforce

Chance of direct services reignites hopes for better rail links across Europe as Starmer and Merz pledge to sign bilateral treaty

The Independent UK

Starmer and Merz sign biggest UK-German treaty since WW2 with deals on migration, trade and security

Post-Brexit agreement includes defence, investment, moves to tackle small boats and will also allow some British travelllers to use e-gates at German airports

Evening Standard

Prime Minister says UK will ‘work ever more closely’ with Germany

The Prime Minister and Friedrich Merz signed the deal – to be known as the Kensington Treaty – at the V&A Museum on London.

The Independent UK

Germany closing small-boat loophole in new treaty with UK

Britain and Germany signed a wide-ranging friendship treaty, marking German chancellor Friedrich Merz's first visit to London and aiming to deepen bilateral ties. The treaty builds on recent efforts to reset UK-EU relations, following French president Emmanuel Macron's visit, and signals increased cooperation among Europe's leading powers. Key areas of…

Evening Standard

Germany to allow UK passport holders to use e-gates

This will initially be available for frequent travellers.

The Independent UK

Watch live: UK and Germany sign treaty on migrant smuggling crackdown

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Downing Street on Thursday (17 July).

Al Jazeera

Europe assumes financial burden of Ukraine war, angering Russia

Trump casts European purchases of US weapons for Ukraine as a victory as UN warns civilians being killed at record rate.

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