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EU and African Union ministers pledge to boost cooperation on peace, security and economy

The last time that foreign ministers from both continents met, Russia had not launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war in Sudan had not begun, and France had not lost its influence in Africa's Sahel region, where its military departed from last year.

NATO On Track To Strike Spending Deal To Please Trump

NATO On Track To Strike Spending Deal To Please Trump

NATO appears headed for a compromise deal at a summit next month to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demand to spend five percent of GDP on defence, as heavyweights Germany and France got on board Thursday.

International Business Times

'Paradigm Shift': Germany Says To Meet Trump's NATO Spending Target

'Paradigm Shift': Germany Says To Meet Trump's NATO Spending Target

Germany under new Chancellor Friedrich Merz surprised NATO allies on Thursday by signalling plans to massively boost defence spending to five percent of GDP as demanded by US President Donald Trump.

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Germany to comply with Trump's 5% defence spending target, foreign minister suggests

US President Donald Trump has long demanded that NATO partners spend more on defence. Germany now wants to comply.

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls Putin’s offer of brief ceasefire ‘manipulation’

Ukraine president urges month-long truce after Russia suggests three-day one to mark a world war two victory. What we know on day 1,161

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Friedrich Merz picks pro-Kyiv foreign minister and promises German support for Ukraine

Chancellor-designate vows to tackle Russian aggression and appoints Johann Wadephul, an ex-soldier, to key role

The Guardian - UK

Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts

Seven ministries will go to the CDU, seven to the SPD and three to the CSU. It is now clear who the CDU and CSU want to send to the cabinet as ministers.

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Putin Critic Johann Wadephul, Germany's Incoming Foreign Minister

Putin Critic Johann Wadephul, Germany's Incoming Foreign Minister

Germany's next foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, is a former soldier, trained lawyer and conservative MP who has long been a strong supporter of military backing for Ukraine as it fights Russia's invasion.

International Business Times

Merz's missile for Ukraine proposal sparks support abroad and hesitation at home

Merz's missile for Ukraine proposal sparks support abroad and hesitation at home

European allies cheered the CDU leader's announcement, while a key would-be coalition partner appeared to try to argue against the suggestion.

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