The EU Chief: I Support Trump's Plan
The EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports President Donald Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine – but only with robust security guarantees for the country.
World politicsThe EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports President Donald Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine – but only with robust security guarantees for the country.
World politicsThe international aid organization NRC must discontinue "life-saving" assistance in over 20 countries. The reason is the reduction of the American aid agency.
WorldEuropean leaders, including Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M), are meeting in Kyiv when exactly three years of war have unfolded in Ukraine – and when question marks are simultaneously becoming more and more numerous around the country's path to peace. There is a somewhat ominous atmosphere, says Kristersson about Monday's meeting.
Swedish politicsHe was outmaneuvered by Angela Merkel and disappeared from politics. Now, Friedrich Merz has made a grand comeback. Germany's next chancellor can give Emmanuel Macron competition for the role as Europe's leader.
WorldWith symbolic air raid sirens, a minute of silence, and new sanctions against Russia, EU countries honor the victims of the war in Ukraine. More support is to be urgently discussed next week. The Nordic countries and the Baltic states are pushing for it.
ConflictsThree years have passed since Russia launched a full-scale attack on its neighboring country Ukraine. Now, a number of European leaders, including Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), are arriving in Kyiv. "For three years, the Ukrainian people have fought for their freedom", he writes on X.
WorldGovernment shift is looming in the EU's heaviest member state. Germany's next leader will likely be the Christian Democrat Friedrich Merz. Now, tough coalition talks await – then the Chancellor must roll up their sleeves. Here are five key points on the to-do list.
World politicsGermany's election winner Friedrich Merz wants to unite Europe to achieve greater independence from a USA governed by Donald Trump. "For me, it is an absolute priority to strengthen Europe as soon as possible," he says in German TV.
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