EU Leaders Unite to Fortify Defense Amid U.S. Policy Shift on Ukraine World

EU Leaders Unite to Fortify Defense Amid U.S. Policy Shift on Ukraine

EU leaders gathered in Brussels for an emergency summit to address growing concerns over Ukraine’s war effort following a significant shift in US policy under President Donald Trump. The meeting, which brought together the heads of the 27-nation bloc, was a direct response to Trump’s abrupt decision to suspend military aid and halt intelligence sharing […]

Macron Walks Tightrope with Trump as He Makes Europe's Case on Ukraine World

Macron Walks Tightrope with Trump as He Makes Europe’s Case on Ukraine

Relations between Europe and the United States are undeniably strained, making French President Emmanuel Macron’s ability to maintain diplomatic balance during his White House visit a notable achievement. Macron adopted a careful strategy—offering praise, flattery, and subtle corrections as he and US President Donald Trump addressed the media. This approach, which many global leaders now […]

Germany's Merz Pushes for European Independence as Conservatives Secure Election Victory Politics and Governance

Germany’s Merz Pushes for European Independence as Conservatives Secure Election Victory

Germany’s conservative leader, Friedrich Merz, has vowed to prioritize European independence from the United States after his centre-right Christian Democratic Union-Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) alliance emerged victorious in the latest parliamentary elections. The election, held amid growing concerns over former U.S. President Donald Trump’s commitment to Europe’s security, saw a dramatic shift in the political […]

Germany Prepares for Pivotal Snap Election Amid Political Turmoil Politics and Governance

Germany Prepares for Pivotal Snap Election Amid Political Turmoil

Germany is set to hold a snap federal election on Sunday, February 23, 2025, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government. The election comes at a time of political uncertainty, with key issues such as the economy, migration, and Germany’s stance on the war in Ukraine dominating the national debate. The Christian Democratic […]

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Massive Protests Erupt in Berlin Against Proposed Immigration Crackdown as Tensions Rise

In a powerful display of resistance, tens of thousands of people gathered in Berlin on Sunday to protest the German government’s controversial proposed immigration crackdown. This movement is sparked by a new draft bill supported by opposition conservatives and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), led by Friedrich Merz. The protestors, estimated at 160,000 by […]

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Mass Protests Erupt in Germany as CDU/CSU Collaborates with Far-Right AfD on Immigration Legislation

Protests erupted across Germany on Thursday in response to the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) parties’ controversial cooperation with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party to pass a non-binding immigration restriction motion. This unexpected alliance has triggered outrage, with many accusing the CDU/CSU of breaking a longstanding promise not to […]