A reported warning from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Russia at the G20 points to no sanctions relief before the war in Ukraine ends.
Annalena Baerbock will join Columbia University as co-director of its public administration program after completing her term as UN General Assembly President.
On Ukraine's Independence Day, the EU pledges ongoing support and sanctions pressure on Russia until peace is achieved, with global leaders gathering in Kyiv for talks.
Austria's government proposes extending mandatory military service to nine months with new training and benefits to address heightened security risks.
German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder resigns amid cabinet reshuffle; Chancellor Friedrich Merz to nominate Steffen Bilger as successor, impacting transport sector policies.
German President Steinmeier urges Europe to confront geopolitical challenges posed by Russia and the US and warns of rising far-right influence ahead of key regional elections.
Canada’s choice of German TKMS submarines marks a $100 billion investment, enhancing NATO’s Arctic security and defense cooperation ahead of the summit.
A new Insa survey shows Germans split on banning the far-right AfD, which remains ahead of the CDU/CSU, amid low government approval ratings and rising political tensions.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs warns NATO to prepare for potential escalation with Russia, stressing the need for stronger military capabilities and alliance unity ahead of the Ankara summit.
The Communist Party of Austria wins Graz municipal elections, driven by housing policy focus and moderate rhetoric, maintaining urban political dominance amid national shifts.
Former US President Trump commends Zelensky’s resilience amid heavy losses in the Russia-Ukraine war and calls for peace efforts while criticizing European allies.
Ukrainian President Zelensky engaged with Trump's envoys on advancing diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war amid ongoing high-level talks with European leaders.
Kyiv faced multiple overnight air raid alerts due to Russian drone incursions and ballistic threats, with Ukraine’s air defenses intercepting hundreds of UAVs targeting key regions.
Close aides to Chancellor Merz dismiss reports of his early replacement as baseless; political and constitutional challenges make such a move unlikely despite low approval ratings.
The EU delays appointing a negotiator for talks with Russia, focusing first on clarifying goals and increasing sanctions pressure amid the Ukraine conflict.
Ukraine's president and key European leaders held a video conference to advance diplomatic efforts amid stronger Ukrainian battlefield positions and increased intelligence sharing.
President Trump announces deployment of 5,000 additional US troops to Poland, reversing Pentagon's recent halt amidst evolving European military strategies.
EU foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas warns that Russia, China, and the US use divide-and-rule tactics to weaken European Union unity, urging member states to maintain collective strength.
President Zelensky and German officials discuss advancing air defense and drone production after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv.
Germany considers President Steinmeier as EU representative for peace talks with Russia, amid skepticism over Putin's proposal to appoint Schröder alone.
Putin favors former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as the EU's negotiator for ending the Ukraine conflict, signaling Moscow's readiness for peace talks under respectful terms.
President Trump confirms possible redeployment of US troops from Germany to Poland, signaling a strategic shift with implications for European security and defense markets.
Germany accelerates development of long-range weapons after US declines to deploy Tomahawk missiles, aiming to counter Russian Iskander threats in Kaliningrad and reinforce European deterrence.
Iran launched its first missile and drone strikes on the UAE since a US-Iran truce, prompting regional condemnation and raising concerns over energy security and market stability.
President Trump announces US troop reductions in Germany will exceed 5,000, signaling major shifts in US military deployments amid tensions with European allies.
Munich's ifo warns that US tariff hikes on EU cars and potential retaliatory duties could push Germany into recession by 2026, escalating trade tensions amid political disputes.
The US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany within a year amid strategic reassessment, impacting defense sector and transatlantic relations.
Germany attributes a phishing campaign targeting Signal users in politics and media to Russia, with investigations underway and compromised accounts including top officials.
Julia Klöckner's Signal account was hacked via phishing, compromising CDU leadership chats including Chancellor Merz; German intelligence warns of widespread political cyberattacks.