Friedrich Merz

The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

It is expected broad support for the EU Commission's plan to inject equivalent to nearly 9 billion Swedish kronor (800 billion euro) into defense at Thursday's EU summit. But there are points where it can get hot. Here are five things to keep an eye out for during the meeting:

Macron's Bold Move: France's Nuclear Shield for EU Peace Strategy

France's President Emmanuel Macron has invited European defense chiefs to a meeting in Paris next week. Macron is once again opening up to protecting other EU countries with France's nuclear weapons.

Germany to Ease Debt Rules for Major Defense and Infrastructure Boost

Germany's Christian Democrats and Social Democrats have agreed to ease the debt brake to be able to invest multi-billion amounts in defense. This is announced by Friedrich Merz, who is expected to become the new Federal Chancellor after Olaf Scholz's election defeat in February.

Germany's Parliament Poised for Major Defense Funding Vote Next Week

Already next week, the outgoing German federal parliament may vote on a giant package to strengthen the defense, reports Bild.

Macron opens up to European nuclear weapons

The French President Emmanuel Macron is open to discussing a common European nuclear strategy if Europe is to become less dependent on the USA.

Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

The support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is pouring in after the brawl at the White House. "You are not alone" and that President Donald Trump is doing Putin's "dirty work" are some of the messages.

Government talks begin in Berlin – without Scholz

Prime Minister Kristersson met election winner Merz in Berlin