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‘Any threat against member state is threat against the EU’, says commissioner in response to Trump comments – as it happened

Stéphane Séjourné is the latest high-profile name to express solidarity with Spain over Trump’s comments last night

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: Merz tells Trump Ukraine must not give up more territory

German chancellor says that he underscored need for continued support for Kyiv during US visit; Trump says Ukraine is ‘very high’ on his priority list. What we know on day 1,470

The Guardian - AU

'Not happy with UK either': Donald Trump slams European nations, singles out Spain over Iran campaign

US President Trump has sharply criticized European nations, particularly Spain, for their stance on the US-Israel military campaign against Iran. While Germany is praised, Spain's refusal to allow base usage for operations against Iran has drawn Trump's ire. The conflict escalates with regional attacks and rising oil prices.

The Times of India

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Trump Contradicts Rubio to His Face in the Oval Office Over Real Reason America Went to War With Iran

President Trump publicly contradicts Secretary of State Rubio's explanation for Iran strikes, highlighting confusion within the administration.

International Business Times UK

Trump says 'everything's been knocked out' in Iran but offers no clear plan for war

Trump has faced criticism for conflicting messages about his justifications and aims after launching the region's biggest conflict in more than two decades.

Euronews

Middle East attacks intensify as Trump says he rejects Iran’s attempt to talk

US president claims ‘they want to talk. I said: Too Late!’, while Rubio threatens the ‘hardest hits are yet to come’

The Guardian - UK

Trump says he fears Iran’s next leader could be ‘as bad as the previous person’

US president suggests worst-case result of assassination would be regime change that fails to relieve repression

The Guardian - UK

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Trump admits ‘worst case’ in Iran strikes could see new leader ‘as bad or worse than the ayatollah’

Donald Trump offered little in the way of an optimistic view of Iran’s future on Monday during a bilateral meeting with German Chanceller Friedrich Merz at the White House.

The Independent UK

Trump says he’s cutting all trade with Spain for refusing his Iran war request

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The Independent UK

Trump claims he ‘forced’ Israel into Iran war, contradicting Rubio’s account

President Trump said he has not thought much about Iran's next leader and claimed he forced Israel to go to war with the Islamic Republic.

Roll Call

France to increase nuclear warheads as Macron warns of ‘hardening’ world: ‘To be free, one needs to be feared’

Macron describes new posture as ‘forward deterrence’

The Independent UK

Germany's Merz on high-stakes Washington trip amid Iran fallout

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in Washington – the first European leader to visit President Donald Trump since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran. The high-stakes visit to the White House is Merz's third since taking office.

Radio France Internationale

Merzsplaining: the chancellor’s overconfidence is unpopular in Germany. But could it be what Europe needs?

Unlike his predecessors, Friedrich Merz projects certainty, even when he’s wrong. Now he must turn words into a deliverable plan, says Foreign Policy Research Institute fellow Joseph de Weck

The Guardian - UK

Macron to update France’s nuclear deterrence doctrine in a speech closely watched by European allies

Allies are watching as President Emmanuel Macron prepares to update the country’s nuclear doctrine and spell out how French nuclear weapons fit into Europe’s security

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Euronews

EU foreign ministers vow to protect citizens but refuse to back regime change in Iran

EU foreign ministers warned of unpredictable economic consequences and called for the Strait of Hormuz to be kept open, however, fell short of supporting US aspirations for regime change in Iran.

The Independent UK

World leaders urge return to talks after US and Israeli strikes kill Iranian leader Ali Khamenei

World leaders have urged calm after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran raised concerns about whether the violence could spread across the region

The Guardian - UK

France, Germany and UK urge Iran to ‘negotiate solution’ after attack

Rare joint statement from leaders of European nations makes clear they did not participate in US-Israeli strikes

The Independent UK

German chancellor ends trip to China by attending robot boxing match

The German Chancellor wrapped up his visit to China by attending a robot boxing match on Thursday (26 February).

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Euronews

Top five things Germany's Merz should do to make his China trip a success

While the German chancellor is visiting China in a major test of whether he can establish a relationship with President Xi and promote trade with Beijing in favour of the German economy, Euronews asked a China expert and Merz adviser for their top tips.

Radio France Internationale

Germany's Chancellor Merz kicks off China visit with landmark Airbus deal

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz began his pivotal visit to China by announcing a significant Airbus order from Beijing, which is poised to purchase up to 120 aircraft, including A320neo and A350 models.

Euronews

Merz tours Forbidden City during key China trade discussions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz continued his first official visit to China with a tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City, as Berlin pushes for a more balanced trade relationship amid growing economic tensions.

Euronews

Newsletter: Top trade MEP wants 'written' US commitment to EU trade deal

Also in this newsletter: The latest on the deepening Druzhba oil pipeline feud, and the UK is on a charm offensive to be included in the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial strategy.

The Guardian - UK

Germany accused of ditching climate targets as it scraps renewables mandate

Coalition government agrees to remove parts of controversial law and allow homes to rely on fossil fuels

Euronews

China to buy up to 120 Airbus aircraft, Germany's Merz says during Beijing visit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday to deepen ties between two of the world's leading economies.

The Times of India

‘Great potential for growth’: Germany’s Friedrich Merz seeks closer China ties, presses Beijing on Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday called for closer cooperation with China while pressing for fairer trade rules and urging Beijing to use its influence to help end the war in Ukraine.

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