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Merz Touts Hungarian Ally for Stronger Europe
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) offered his congratulations to Péter Magyar following his electoral victory. On Sunday evening,…
Trump Puts New Ultimatum on Europe Over Strait of Hormuz Security
In the dispute over the military security of the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump appears to…
Germany Lags Behind Western Europe in Preventable Death Reduction Study Reveals
Although Germany has achieved progress in reducing preventable mortality in recent decades, this gap compared to many regions…
Israeli Ambassador Warns of Iran-Backed Sleeper Cell Terror Attacks in Europe
Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor warned that Iran plans terror attacks in Europe through so‑called sleeper cells. “The mullahs keep…
German Foreign Minister Demands Europe Play Bigger Role in US Iran Strategy Ahead of G7 Summit
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the CDU called for deeper European involvement in the United States’ strategy on the…
Merz Says Germany Unfit to Defend Its Interests in Europe
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said on Wednesday that Germany is not currently “defence‑capable”. He told a parliamentary…
EU Parliament President Metsola warns against breaking ties with the US as Europe has few allies
Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, reaffirmed the European Union’s close ties to the United States, even…
Satellite Data Uncover Shifting Global Water Storage with Europe at the Forefront
Satellite observations reveal a marked shift in global water storage, with Europe experiencing a pronounced impact. The GFZ…
US Markets Fall, Europe Tumbles Harder
U.S. stock markets eased on Thursday, but the decline was milder than in Europe. At the close of…
German Development Minister Calls on Europe to Deescalate Middle East Conflict
Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan of the SPD stresses that Europeans have a duty to push for de‑escalation in the…
Western Europe Life Expectancy Gap Widening Rapidly
Life expectancy in Western Europe is increasingly diverging, according to a study co‑authored by the German Federal Institute…
Dobrindt Announces EU Agreement to Build Return Hubs Outside Europe
Five EU interior ministers met on Thursday at the EU Interior Ministers’ Council in Brussels and reached a…
EU Commissioner Says Iran Conflict Does Not Trigger New Refugee Wave to Europe
The EU Commission has rejected worries that a flare‑up in the Iran conflict could soon spark a fresh…
US Fund Managers Dump Europe Amid Iran War and Energy Shock
Ulrike Rondorf, head of investment strategy at Lampe Asset Management, attributes the sharp sell‑off in European equity markets…
Economists Warn of Big Economic Fallout for Europe If Iran War Spreads
Economists warn of significant economic fallout for Europe if the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States…
Gabriel Felbermayr Urges New US Europe Customs Deal
Economist and trade‑policy expert Gabriel Felbermayr argues the EU should negotiate a fresh customs agreement with the United States.…
German Armsmaker Renk Builds Factory in Poland to Strengthen Eastern Europe Presence
A German defence firm, Renk AG, is expanding its footprint in Eastern Europe by building up service and…
Allianz and Schwarz Group Back EU Scaleup Europe Fund to Mobilize 100M Euros for European Tech Startups
Two German companies are investing in the EU’s new growth fund, Scaleup Europe. The insurance and asset‑management group…
Former Army Inspector Alfons Mais Urges Europe to Build Nuclear Forces Under German Leadership
Former Army Inspector Alfons Mais urges that Europe adopt nuclear weapons, with Germany taking the lead. “Europe must become…
Spahn and Röttgen Say Time of Illusions Is Over Europe Must Cut US Dependence Boost Its Own Security and Economy
According to leading CDU politicians, Europe must reduce its dependence on the United States and strengthen its own…
Lazard CEO Urges Europe to Stretch Its Wings Away from US Control
Peter Orszag, the head of U.S. investment bank Lazard, urged European leaders to pursue greater independence from Washington.…
Greens Push Europe to Assert Digital Independence Against Trump
Franziska Brantner, the Green Party co‑chair, urged Europe to act more decisively and confidently toward US President Donald Trump in…
German Interior Minister Dobrindt Hails Strong US Europe Unity After Rubio Speech
After the highly anticipated speech by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference, German Interior…
Merk Urges Stronger Europe Calls For Independence From US At Munich Security Conference
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) called for a stronger Europe and greater independence from the United States at…
EU Climate Commissioner Calls for Expanded Nuclear Power in Europe
EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has called for a broader use of nuclear power within the European Union. “We…
Macron Urges Stronger Europe at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, French President Emmanuel Macron echoed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s call for a stronger Europe. “A…
Baerbock Calls Multilateral Order a Giant Opportunity for Europe Ahead of Munich Security Conference
UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock, the Green Party politician, called on Europe to boost its confidence ahead of…
EFI Report Recommends Aggressive AI Strategy With U.S. and China Outpacing Europe
The experts’ commission on research and innovation (EFI) handed over its annual report to Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz on…
66% of Germans find Free Trade Expansion benefits Europe 17% caution 17% uncertain
A recent survey by Infratest of 1,319 German voters for ARD, run from Monday to Wednesday this week,…
German Thinktank Leader Says Europe Will Need a Decade to Become Military Independent from the US
Jana Puglierin, head of the Berlin office of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), says Germany and the…
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Calls for Europe to Get Its Own Nuclear Weapon
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer, a Green Party figure, has urged Europe to develop its own nuclear weapon.…
Customs Seize More North American Cannabis as Europe Ramps Up US and Canada Illegal Strain Raids
In Europe the amount of illegal cannabis seized from the United States and Canada is rising. An internal…
Auto Club Europe Sounds Alarm Over Unlikely Driver’s License Price Cuts
The Auto Club Europa (ACE) does not expect the planned measures by Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder to…
VW CEO Blume Challenges US Investment Plans, Calls for Europe to Take Bold Stance After Trump’s Davos Speech
Volkswagen chief executive Oliver Blume urged Europe to adopt a confident stance after U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech in Davos.…
Mariam Claren Blasts Europe Germany and USA Over Iran’s Mass Killings
German‑Iranian human rights activist Mariam Claren has been deeply disappointed with Germany, Europe and the United States in…
Laschet Urges Europe to Talk with Russia as Abu Dhabi Talks Offer Hope for Ukraine Peace
Armin Laschet, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the German Bundestag and a member of the CDU,…
Europe Responds Firmly to US Tariff Threats
The escalating trade tensions between the United States and Europe have reached a critical juncture, with US President…
Asylum Applications Plummet Across Europe
A significant decline in asylum applications has been observed across the European Union, marking a notable shift in…
Europe Urges Security Independence
The recent US military intervention in Venezuela has ignited a renewed call within Germany for a significant shift…
US Strategy Sparks Rethink for Europe
Germany Faces Concerns Over New US Security Strategy Berlin – A recently unveiled US security strategy is poised…
VW Ditches Agency Model Across Europe
Volkswagen is reversing its controversial agency model for private customer sales across Europe, opting instead to return to…
Trump Challenges Europe Sparks German Response
The head of the Schwarz Group, encompassing retail giants Lidl and Kaufland, has unexpectedly voiced support for the…
Europe Needs Bold Reform Gabriel Says
A stark warning has been issued by former German Foreign Minister and current Chairman of the Atlantikbrücke, Sigmar…
Europe Boosts Joint Arms Buys
Europe is aggressively ramping up its military spending and increasingly relying on multinational procurement programs to secure weapons…
Europe Eyes AI Independence
Germany’s Minister for Digital Affairs, Karsten Wildberger (CDU), has ignited a debate regarding Europe’s reliance on US dominance…
Europe Faces AI Showdown With US
A significant geopolitical struggle looms for Europe regarding the future of artificial intelligence, according to former German Chancellor…
Europe Talks Ukraine With Trump
A transatlantic and European leadership quartet convened via teleconference on Wednesday, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, US President…
Europe Agrees Asylum Deal
Germany has secured agreements with Greece and Italy to resume the acceptance of asylum seekers previously registered in…
Europe Stands Firm With Zelenskyy
European leaders reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to Ukraine on Monday, convening in London for a meeting with President…
Europe Debates Security Guarantees for Ukraine
Ahead of a high-profile gathering in London bringing together Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, alongside Ukrainian…
US Security Shift Offers Europe Opportunity
The recently unveiled US national security strategy has ignited a complex debate within Europe, simultaneously viewed as a…
Europe Urged to Push for Ukraine Ceasefire
The ongoing negotiations between the United States and Russia regarding the conflict in Ukraine are highlighting a growing…
Europe Urges China to Mediate Ukraine Talks
A growing chorus within Germany’s left-wing political landscape is calling for a radical shift in approach to the…
Putin Hints at Rapid Conflict with Europe
Vladimir Putin’s recent televised remarks have ignited a fresh wave of concern and apprehension across Europe and internationally,…
Europe Steps Up Ukraine Aid Amid US Uncertainty
The escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding Ukraine are prompting a stark divergence in transatlantic approaches, with prominent German politician…
Drone Threat Looms Over Europe
Austria’s Interior Minister Gerhard Karner has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating threat of drone-related security risks…
Europe Eyes Ukraine Peace Push
The current negotiations between the United States and Russia regarding Ukraine’s future are prompting a stark call for…
Europe Urges China Trade Action
Pressure is mounting on German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil to adopt a more assertive stance regarding unfair Chinese…
Europe Eyes Cloud Independence
The upcoming “Summit for European Digital Sovereignty” in Berlin is prompting a renewed push from within Germany’s major…
West Balkans Integral to Europe Minister Says
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, has underscored the inextricable link between the Western Balkan nations and the European…
Europe Risks Drug Supply Crisis
The European pharmaceutical industry faces a critical juncture, with a stark warning issued regarding its overwhelming reliance on…
Europe Urges Resource Independence
The recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has spurred a stark warning…
US Investment Appeal Outpaces Europe
A resurgence of investor confidence in the United States is reshaping global investment patterns, according to observations from…
Europe Turns Back Time
The annual return to standard time has once again descended across Europe, prompting a familiar wave of disruption…
US Tariffs Loom Over Europe
The ongoing US government shutdown is casting a long shadow over Europe, with leading economist Ulrike Malmendier warning…
US Tariffs Loom Over Europe
The ongoing US government shutdown is casting a long shadow over Europe, with leading economist Ulrike Malmendier warning…
US Tariffs Loom Over Europe
The ongoing US government shutdown is casting a long shadow over Europe, with leading economist Ulrike Malmendier warning…
EV Sales Gap Widens Across Europe
The divergence in electric vehicle (EV) adoption rates among Europe’s leading automotive giants is exposing vulnerabilities in their…
Europe Leaders Talk Ukraine After Trump Meeting
A transatlantic alignment on Ukraine policy emerged from a late-Friday evening conference call between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz,…
Europe Missing Key Role in Middle East Deal
The recent agreement between Israel and Hamas, securing the release of hostages and a temporary ceasefire in the…
SAP Chief Urges Faster AI Adoption in Europe
European leaders are facing mounting pressure to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence within the continent’s business landscape,…
Jewish Lives Threatened Across Europe
Germany’s Federal Government’s Commissioner for Anti-Semitism, Felix Klein, has urged citizens to demonstrate solidarity with the Jewish community.…
Europe United on Russia Support
European leaders concluded a two-day summit in Copenhagen, affirming a unified stance on engagement with Russia. Addressing the…
Trump Plan Sparks Debate Across Europe
Reactions to a newly proposed peace plan for Gaza are varied among international political figures. Armin Laschet, Chairman…
Drone Threat Intensifies Across Europe
Recent incidents involving drones in European airspace have prompted the German Interior Ministry to assess a heightened risk…
Europe Meets Indo-Pacific On Security
Representatives from several European nations and countries within the Indo-Pacific region convened in New York, on the sidelines…
SAP Faces Job Cuts Across Europe
Concerns have been raised by the European Works Council of SAP regarding the software giant’s recent plans to…
Von der Leyen Calls for Renewed Europe
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged EU member states to bolster the European Union’s standing…
Europe Urges US Security Pledges for Ukraine
A group of European nations, advocating for increased support for Ukraine, has reportedly sought both financial assistance and…
Europe Fears New Wars Poll Reveals
Fears of wider conflict remain elevated in Germany more than three years after the start of the war…
Europe triggers Iran sanctions mechanism
Germany, France and the United Kingdom have triggered a sanctions mechanism regarding Iran, their foreign ministers announced Thursday.…
Nobel Laureate Warns Europe Against Trump’s Influence
Ahead of planned Franco-German government consultations, Nobel laureate in Economics Jean Tirole has urged Europe to pursue robust…
Europe Launches New Drug Discovery Alliance
Leading European research institutions have announced the formation of a European Alliance for Proximity-Induced Pharmacology. The Goethe University…
Merz Seizes Leadership Role in Europe Amid Ukraine War
A leading political scientist believes the conflict in Ukraine is shaping into a pivotal moment for German opposition…
Chinese Hybrid Car Exports Surge in Europe
European markets are witnessing a significant surge in plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) imports from China during the first…
Europe urged to enforce Ukraine ceasefire
A leading figure in Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has welcomed the planned accompaniment of prominent European political…
Europe Urged to Chart Own Ukraine Course
Following a recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, security analyst Carlo Masala…
Europe Urged to Forge Independent Ukraine Path
Following a recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, security expert Carlo Masala…
Europe Demands Ukraine Involvement in Peace Talks
European nations are articulating clear expectations regarding potential peace negotiations concerning Ukraine, ahead of a planned meeting between…
Europe urges tougher stance on Russia before Trump-Putin talks
European leaders have collectively urged continued pressure on Russia ahead of a planned meeting between US President Donald…
Israel Alerts Europe Jihadist State Threat
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has voiced strong criticism regarding international pressure and diplomatic efforts surrounding the ongoing…
US Medical Suppliers Stockpile in Europe
The medical technology sector is reportedly anticipating a potential escalation of trade tensions and proactively bolstering inventory levels…
Germany Eyes Refugee Relocation Beyond Europe
The German government is moving to explore options for housing asylum seekers outside of Europe, signaling a shift…
Europe Shifts Stricter Asylum Rules Loom
A shift in European migration policy is anticipated, with nations advocating for stricter measures on irregular migration poised…
German Firms Favor Eastern Europe Over US
A recent survey of German business leaders indicates that the US’s trade threats are not deterring investment from…
US Giants Rake in Record Profits Europe Struggles
American corporations have achieved record-breaking profits in the most recent fiscal year, significantly outperforming their European counterparts. Calculations…
Trump Abandoning Europe Is He Really
A recent survey indicates a significant portion of German citizens harbor doubts regarding the reliability of U.S. military…
Europe Scorches Millions Fleeing Inferno
Across Southern Europe, a relentless heatwave is driving temperatures to record highs and triggering heightened concerns about wildfires.…
Germany Secures Massive Tank Order Shockwaves Across Europe
Augsburg-based defense supplier Renk anticipates a swift launch of new tank procurement processes by the German government, potentially…
Europe on Brink of Collapse Without US
A leading voice in European security has delivered a stark warning about the continent’s vulnerability, emphasizing a self-imposed…