Friedrich Merz

Denmark and EU partners to unveil plans next week for deportation camps outside Europe

Denmark and several other EU countries will present their plans next week for camps outside the EU to house people awaiting deportation.

Merz to nominate Ilse Aigner as Germany’s next president in 2027

EU weighs new taxes to fund 2028-2034 budget as Sweden resists

The European Commission, the Council president, the European Parliament and scores of member states are pushing for new EU revenue to secure agreement on a new long-term budget. Sweden is firmly resisting - but for how long?

EU Divided Over Commission’s Proposal for Canada to Become an Associate Member

What does “associate membership” in the EU actually mean? The Commission’s choice of words about Canada is causing irritation among member states, as the EU and Canada hold a summit.

Merz warns that protectionism threatens global free trade

A wave of protectionism is threatening global free trade, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warns at a conference in Berlin. He calls on governments to work together to create global stability.

Germany Partners With Nvidia to Develop AI Models for Industry

Germany has partnered with chip giant Nvidia to drive AI development in industry.

US official warns of Russian hybrid attacks in Europe during Sweden visit: We must stick together

European leaders are warning that Russia is stepping up its hybrid warfare in Europe. They are backed by Thomas G. DiNanno, an under secretary of state in Donald Trump’s administration. “It’s extremely dangerous,” he says during a visit to Sweden.

EU Leaders Clash Over Budget Proposal as New Plan Is Prepared for November Summit

A new long-term budget proposal is to be drawn up within a few weeks, ahead of an extraordinary EU summit in November, EU sources say. This follows significant disagreement among EU leaders over an Irish proposal at a summit in Brussels.