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After new bridge attack, Russia threatens to intensify strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure
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After new bridge attack, Russia threatens to intensify strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure

Russia has attacked another bridge in Kyiv, while the country's Defense Ministry is threatening to intensify attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
German AfD surge makes a Tidö-style deal unlikely in Germany
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German AfD surge makes a Tidö-style deal unlikely in Germany

Alternative for Germany continues to grow and the ruling Christian Democrats are shrinking - but a German Tidö Agreement is not currently in the cards. In some places, the other parties may need to make common cause to keep the far right out
Merz promises reforms after disastrous German state election results
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Merz promises reforms after disastrous German state election results

This weekend's two German state elections were "catastrophic," according to Chancellor Friedrich Merz. But he will not leave his post, promising to keep the governing coalition together for Germany's "democratic future
After Sweden’s election, EU budget battle looms for new government
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After Sweden’s election, EU budget battle looms for new government

While Sweden has been busy with its election campaign, the rest of Europe has been embroiled in the EU's big budget dispute. The fight over the money will be the hottest issue of the autumn
Berlin swings left as Merz’s CDU faces historic setback in regional votes
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Berlin swings left as Merz’s CDU faces historic setback in regional votes

The left-wing party Die Linke is making gains in Berlin. The far-right AfD is set to become the largest party in the former East German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Merz under pressure as AfD gains and state elections loom
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Merz under pressure as AfD gains and state elections loom

Friedrich Merz is losing a record number of voters to the far right. To shore up support, he is promising to lower gasoline prices - but the question is whether that will be enough to keep the chancellor in power
Frederiksen optimistic talks with the US can resolve Greenland dispute
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Frederiksen optimistic talks with the US can resolve Greenland dispute

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says she is optimistic that talks with the United States can lead to a solution to the dispute over Greenland's future.
Northern leaders call for stronger EU role in the Arctic amid Russia threat
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Northern leaders call for stronger EU role in the Arctic amid Russia threat

The EU should play a greater role in the Arctic, participants at a summit in Rovaniemi, Finland, urge. Summit host Petteri Orpo warns of Russia
Tens of thousands protest against far-right AfD after Saxony-Anhalt election win
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Tens of thousands protest against far-right AfD after Saxony-Anhalt election win

Tens of thousands of people protested on Saturday against the far-right AfD party, which won the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, last weekend.
Merz says AfD’s remigration calls amount to ethnic cleansing
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Merz says AfD’s remigration calls amount to ethnic cleansing

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is attacking the far-right AfD party, which won almost 44 percent in Sunday’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt.
Merz deeply shocked after AfD landslide in Saxony-Anhalt state election
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Merz deeply shocked after AfD landslide in Saxony-Anhalt state election

German Chancellor expresses shock after far-right AfD party's landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt state election. "We didn't expect this," says Friedrich Merz
AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt could hit Ukrainian refugees and eastern transport routes, Germany fears
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AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt could hit Ukrainian refugees and eastern transport routes, Germany fears

The far-right AfD party, which won the election in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state, has promised to reduce support for Ukrainian refugees. The country’s authorities fear that the new government could hamper important transport routes to the east
Far-right AfD wins landslide in Saxony-Anhalt election, falls short of majority
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Far-right AfD wins landslide in Saxony-Anhalt election, falls short of majority

The German far-right AfD party has become the largest party in the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, but without an outright majority. "We have made history," says Ulrich Siegmund, the party's top candidate in the state, on the ARD television channel
AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund eyes historic majority in Saxony-Anhalt election
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AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund eyes historic majority in Saxony-Anhalt election

He wants to scrap public service, improve relations with Russia and launch a large-scale deportation campaign. With the AfD's Ulrich Siegmund, one of Europe's most extreme far-right parties could win its own majority in a German state parliament - for the first time since the founding of the Federal Republic in 1949
Germany says Russia behind explosive drone incident at Leipzig airport
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Germany says Russia behind explosive drone incident at Leipzig airport

Russia was responsible for the incident involving an explosives-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle airport in August, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says. Germany is closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin in immediate response and threatening sanctions
Germany, Sweden and Allies Demand EU Budget Cut by Hundreds of Billions
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Germany, Sweden and Allies Demand EU Budget Cut by Hundreds of Billions

Hundreds of billions of euros must be cut from the EU Commission's proposal for a new long-term budget, Germany, Sweden and four other budget hawks are demanding. But they still say yes to an increase - and want everything to be ready this year
Third drone and explosives found after suspected Leipzig airport attack attempt
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Third drone and explosives found after suspected Leipzig airport attack attempt

A third drone and another quantity of explosives have been found after a suspected attack attempt at Leipzig airport in Germany earlier this month.
EU pressure grows to sanction Ben-Gvir after Gaza killing remarks
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EU pressure grows to sanction Ben-Gvir after Gaza killing remarks

Pressure is growing in the EU to punish far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who in recent days posted a video of himself at an execution gallows and said Israel should kill “30 or 40” Palestinians in Gaza every day.
Spain installs 500-meter sea barrier as Ceuta migrant crisis prompts EU emergency meeting
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Spain installs 500-meter sea barrier as Ceuta migrant crisis prompts EU emergency meeting

The EU will hold an emergency meeting on the migrant wave in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Tuesday. Spain's prime minister also condemned a "selfish" attitude from some EU countries
Germany faces criticism over Berlin Pride attack suspect’s release before attack
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Germany faces criticism over Berlin Pride attack suspect’s release before attack

After this weekend's attack on a Pride event in Berlin, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is promising "consequences. " Criticism is growing of the authorities' and judiciary's handling of the suspected perpetrator in this weekend's attack on a Pride event in Berlin
Trump says US will send 5,000 additional troops to Poland
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Trump says US will send 5,000 additional troops to Poland

The United States will deploy 5,000 additional troops to Poland, President Donald Trump says.
US will move more than 5,000 troops from Germany
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US will move more than 5,000 troops from Germany

The United States will substantially reduce the number of troops stationed in Germany, President Donald Trump says.
Germany Seeks EU Ban on Nord Stream Pipeline Reconstruction
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Germany Seeks EU Ban on Nord Stream Pipeline Reconstruction

Germany's Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports the EU proposal to ban the reconstruction of the sabotaged Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany, reports Financial Times.
Trump Doubts Putin's Intentions for Ukraine Peace
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Trump Doubts Putin's Intentions for Ukraine Peace

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, no longer believes that Russia's President wants to end the Ukraine war. This is because Vladimir Putin thinks he is on his way to winning, writes The Wall Street Journal, referring to a conversation between Trump and European leaders
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