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Germany's far-right AfD party tops major poll for first time as other parties scramble to form coalition

Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats are lagging behind the Conservatives and the Alternative for Germany, according to the survey

Evening Standard

Germany to send ‘clear signal’ of ‘strong, effective government’ under new coalition, says Friedrich Merz – as it happened

Presumed future chancellor says coalition has ‘strong plan’ after negotiations as polling shows popularity of far-right AfD

The Guardian - UK

Germany's conservative and center-left parties will present their deal to form a new government

Conservative and center-left parties will present a deal to form a new German government on Wednesday after weeks of negotiations

The Independent UK

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‘Germany is back’: 3 ways NZ can benefit from Europe’s renewed centre of power

It’s unlikely many New Zealanders paid close attention to Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ statement late last year that “New Zealand and Germany are committed to enhancing their partnership”.

The Conversation

Brussels, my love? Europe's declarations of independence

In this edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the EU's attempts to reach strategic autonomy, the impact of Trump's tariffs on the global economy and the debate about how many seats the European Parliament should have.

Euronews

Germany is now deporting pro-Palestine EU citizens. This is a chilling new step

The country’s so-called political centre has licensed a new era of authoritarianism – to the AfD’s delight, says Hanno Hauenstein, a Berlin-based journalist

The Guardian - UK

German coalition talks reach next level as CDU and SPD negotiations intensify

The coalition parties most likely to form the new German government have intensified talks.

Euronews

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German parliament sits for first time with AfD as second biggest party

Far right party doubles its number of seats, while chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, hopes to form government before Easter

The Guardian - UK

Giorgia Meloni’s government is still supporting Ukraine and backing NATO. Italy’s aerospace and defence sectors help explain why

US President Donald Trump’s pivot toward Russia amid its war in Ukraine has collided with the stance of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government, which has always shown unwavering support for Kyiv as well as loyalty to Washington. When Trump came to power, Meloni wanted to appear connected to his…

The Conversation

Germany's upper house clears historic defence spending bill

The package, which will allow for a large increase in military expenditure, passed through the Bundesrat despite objections from several smaller parties.

Euronews

German parliament's upper house gives final approval to huge defense and borrowing package

The prospective next German government’s plans to enable higher defense spending by loosening strict debt rules and to set up a huge infrastructure fund that’s aimed at boosting Europe’s biggest economy have cleared their final parliamentary hurdle with approval by the upper house

The Independent UK

Europe is crying out for leadership. After years of drift, Germany is finally ready to answer

A historic vote to boost spending on defence and infrastructure shows the country is shedding its excess of caution – and its complacency, says author John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK

Europe Shifts Gears For The Trump Era

Barely a month ago, a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sent an unmistakable message across the Atlantic: the United States may not be there forever to keep Europe safe from an aggressive Russia.

International Business Times

Europe doesn’t need Trump to form a western alliance – and one is already taking shape

Britain, France and Germany are closing ranks to bolster Nato as the unreliable US president marches to his own drum, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Germany’s new coalition: unleashing the radical centre

Editorial: A groundbreaking vote by outgoing MPs has given the chancellor-elect, Friedrich Merz, the chance to renew mainstream politics

The Independent UK

Take your seats, please: Germany's parliament chamber is rearranged to reflect voters' verdict

German voters have had their say

Euronews

How will Germany's debt reform impact its stock and bond market?

Germany has passed a landmark spending bill, unlocking hundreds of billions of euros for defence spending and infrastructure investment. While the historic debt reform is expected to boost Europe’s largest economy, there are further implications for its stock and bond markets.

The Guardian - UK

German MPs approve €500bn spending boost to counter ‘Putin’s war of aggression’

Historic levels of spending on military and infrastructure secured in Bundestag with last-minute backing of Greens

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The Guardian - UK

Trump and Putin agree temporary halt on energy infrastructure strikes as Zelenskyy welcomes proposal – as it happened

Trump hails ‘productive’ call with Russian president as Putin issues long list of conditions; Ukraine’s president reacts to Trump-Putin call

Euronews

Why Germany, Italy and Japan still depend on US nuclear deterrence

As the three countries prepare to spend billions beefing up their defence capabilities, they will continue to rely on the US for nuclear deterrence, experts tell Euronews.

Euronews

The DAX and euro rise ahead of Germany’s parliamentary vote on a major spending bill

Germany is expected to pass a major spending bill on defence and infrastructure, allowing the country to unleash hundreds of billions of euros into the economy. Both the euro and Germany’s stock markets may maintain their uptrends amid optimism about the fiscal reform.

The Independent UK

Germany's likely next leader seeks approval for huge defense and infrastructure package

Germany’s would-be next chancellor Friedrich Merz is asking lawmakers to allow the country to put “whatever it takes” into defense and to authorize an enormous fund for investment in its creaking infrastructure

The Guardian - UK

Bundestag prepares to vote on historic borrowing package in key test for Merz

Likely next chancellor needs two-thirds majority to back €500bn infrastructure fund and relaxation of debt rules

International Business Times

German Parliament To Vote On Huge Spending Boost For Defence, Infrastructure

German lawmakers will vote Tuesday on a massive spending boost for defence and infrastructure proposed by chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz amid concern over the United States' commitment to Europe's security.

The Guardian - UK

From London to Lviv: how Trump’s new world order has shaken Europe

At each stop on 1,000-mile trip, discombobulated Europeans are grappling with new and unsettling realities as the US reforges its alliances

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